Highland Lakes, MI – Area Widow Gets Home Makeover from 1-800-HANSONS and RTOC

April 20, 2010 - PRLog -- April 15, 2010
Contact:  Eaman Gaggos -  248.581.3030 ext. 2301

Highland Lakes, MI – (HEADLINE) Area Widow Gets Home Makeover

On the last Saturday of April each year Rebuilding Together, a national non-profit organization, working with its huge coalition of volunteers join forces nationwide to repair the homes and yards of low-income homeowners who are elderly, disabled, military veterans, families with children and unable to do the work themselves.  

Rebuilding Together Oakland County (RTOC), a local affiliate of the national organization, will transform 37 homes this Thursday, April 22nd from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.  The team of over 1,200 volunteers will work from dawn until dusk in the tradition of the barn raisings of old to ensure that 37 families in 14 communities live in a safe and healthy environment.

“Thanks to our many generous financial contributors like 1-800-HANSONS we’re able to help a Pontiac widow with limited resources who suffers from both osteoarthritis of the spine and rheumatoid arthritis in her joints live in a more secure and comfortable environment,” said Dan Harmon, president of Rebuilding Together Oakland County.  “We’re excited to help this wonderful woman by installing new windows in her home,“ said Brian Elias, president of 1-800-HANSONS.  “This woman has done so much for others including serving in the Air Force as a “WAF” (Woman in the Air Force) in the early 1950s that we jumped at the chance to help when Rebuilding Together asked us to pitch-in again this year,” said Elias.  Hansons has a strong history of participating with charitable organizations like Rebuilding Together and the American Cancer Society.  

In addition to new Hansons windows, RTOC will repair broken duct work in the basement and install a new furnace humidifier,” said Dan Cassidy, a Rebuilding Together House Commander. “Those repairs and a new storm door certainly will help,” said Cassidy. The RTOC team will also address several safety issues by replacing the makeshift and missing hand rails on the staircases and changing out several original pull chain light fixtures with new energy efficient fixtures and bulbs. “The basement windows all need work.  Replacing them with block glass will look great and increase safety in her home.  Blinds and shades will also be added for additional security and beauty,” said Dan.  Interior painting and outdoor upgrades are also planned.  

To find out how you can help Rebuilding Together Oakland County visit the web site at www.RebuildingTogether-OaklandCounty.org or call 248-889-5450.  To learn how                     1-800-HANSONS can guarantee you the lowest price on your next home improvement, call     1-800-HANSONS or visit them on the web at www.hansons.com.

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