Thanks, Allie Mac Kay and KTLA for coming to the Irvine Spectrum this morning to check in on HomeAid OC's Project Playhouse!
KTLA at Project Playhouse!
20TH ANNIVERSARY PROJECT PLAYHOUSE® AWARD WIINERS ANNOUNCED
Irvine, CA -- Project Playhouse®, the signature annual fundraiser benefitting HomeAid OC, a nonprofit organization benefiting homeless families in Southern California, has announced this year’s award winning playhouses for 2011. The 20th Anniversary fantasy playhouses are currently on display at the Edwards Court at Irvine Spectrum Center® through November 11. Project Playhouse Village is open Fridays 12-4, Saturday and Sunday 12-6. Tickets for these dates are $2, children 3 and under are free. www.projectplayhouse.org.
Little Diamond Head by Nicholson Companies -WINNER, GRAND AWARD – BEST IN SHOW. BEST INTERIOR DESIGN AND THE KERMIT DORIUS AWARD – BEST ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Tradepartners® Tribute in honor of Chuck Dreyer by Shea Homes – WINNER, GRAND AWARD RUNNER UP AND BEST CRAFTSMAN AWARD
Pre-bidding for the playhouses will be hosted at www.FRE.com/HomeAid beginning on October 7 at 5 pm through November 11 at 12 noon. Pictures and complete descriptions of each of the award winning entries are also available on the website.
Visitors to the Project Playhouse village throughout the month of October will also have a chance to purchase tickets for an opportunity drawing to win HomeAid’s Extreme Kitchen Makeover. The opportunity drawing package, valued at $33,000, includes KitchenAid Stainless Steel Appliances donated by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, Custom Cabinetry by Hartmark Cabinet Design and Manufacturing and Countertops by Famosa Tile and installation by Epic Stone. Tickets to enter the opportunity drawing can be purchased for $5 each. The winner will be announced at the 20th Anniversary Project Playhouse Celebration. Entrants do not need to be present to win.
Since its debut nearly two decades ago, Project Playhouse has captivated millions of visitors, raised a total of $5.8 million and enlisted more than 10,000 volunteers. The result — 47 housing developments and 1,000 beds, providing 4.2 million bed nights over the last 22 years and 386,535 bed nights in 2010 serving victims of domestic violence, abused children and homeless families.
ABOUT HOMEAID OC
HomeAid Orange County is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 by the Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California, with a mission to build and maintain dignified housing where homeless men, women and children can rebuild their lives.
Since 1989, HomeAid OC has raised millions of dollars and created partnerships between residential builders and county service providers to achieve a common goal. The total project value of HomeAid OC is an estimated $57,643,176 and three new developments are currently in progress with an estimated value of $9,020,260. The mission continues and HomeAid remains committed to changing lives and inspiring hope in those who need it most. For more information, please visit http://www.homeaidoc.org/.
Sir Lyon’s Castle by William Lyon Homes – WINNER, THE IMAGINATION AWARD
Tradepartners® Tribute in honor of Chuck Dreyer by Shea Homes – WINNER, GRAND AWARD RUNNER UP AND BEST CRAFTSMAN AWARD
Over the Rainbow Cottage by Team HomeAid – WINNER, BEST LANDSCAPE DESIGN
For a chance to take a playhouse home, tickets for the 20th Anniversary Celebration, held on November 11 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club, are $275 per person and can be purchased online at projectplayhouse.org. Guests will enjoy the spirited live auction, fine dining, and silent auction as well as a performance by Super Diamond, the ever-popular Neil Diamond cover band. The evening will also be a tribute to General William Lyon for his 20 years of dedication to HomeAid.
Pre-bidding for the playhouses will be hosted at www.FRE.com/HomeAid beginning on October 7 at 5 pm through November 11 at 12 noon. Pictures and complete descriptions of each of the award winning entries are also available on the website.
Visitors to the Project Playhouse village throughout the month of October will also have a chance to purchase tickets for an opportunity drawing to win HomeAid’s Extreme Kitchen Makeover. The opportunity drawing package, valued at $33,000, includes KitchenAid Stainless Steel Appliances donated by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, Custom Cabinetry by Hartmark Cabinet Design and Manufacturing and Countertops by Famosa Tile and installation by Epic Stone. Tickets to enter the opportunity drawing can be purchased for $5 each. The winner will be announced at the 20th Anniversary Project Playhouse Celebration. Entrants do not need to be present to win.
Since its debut nearly two decades ago, Project Playhouse has captivated millions of visitors, raised a total of $5.8 million and enlisted more than 10,000 volunteers. The result — 47 housing developments and 1,000 beds, providing 4.2 million bed nights over the last 22 years and 386,535 bed nights in 2010 serving victims of domestic violence, abused children and homeless families.
ABOUT HOMEAID OC
HomeAid Orange County is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 by the Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California, with a mission to build and maintain dignified housing where homeless men, women and children can rebuild their lives.
Since 1989, HomeAid OC has raised millions of dollars and created partnerships between residential builders and county service providers to achieve a common goal. The total project value of HomeAid OC is an estimated $57,643,176 and three new developments are currently in progress with an estimated value of $9,020,260. The mission continues and HomeAid remains committed to changing lives and inspiring hope in those who need it most. For more information, please visit http://www.homeaidoc.org/.
Project Playhouse 2011 20th Anniversary Celebration Starts This Saturday, October 8
WHAT: PROJECT PLAYHOUSE® is the signature annual fundraiser benefitting HomeAid OC, an organization dedicated to building and maintaining dignified housing where homeless men, women and children can rebuild their lives. Visitors can view an array of fantasy playhouses that will be on display for a five-week run. The culmination of Project Playhouse will be the spirited live auction during the 20th Anniversary Celebration on November 11.
WHY: Since its debut nearly two decades ago, Project Playhouse has captivated millions of visitors, raised a total of $5.8 million and enlisted more than 10,000 volunteers. The result — 47 housing developments and 1,000 beds, providing 4.2 million bed nights over the last 22 years and 386,535 bed nights in 2010 serving victims of domestic violence, abused children and homeless families.
WHERE: IRVINE SPECTRUM CENTER®, Irvine, CA
WHEN:
Open House Saturday, October 8, 2011
Irvine Spectrum Center®
12pm – 6pm
Ticket Price: $10 donation per person, age 3 and under are free
The only time you can go in the playhouses!
Weekend Village Tours October 9 thru November 11, 2011
Fridays 12pm – 4pm, Saturdays/Sundays 12pm – 6pm
Ticket Price: $2 donation per person, age 3 and under are free
View the playhouses through the front doors
20th ANNIVERSARY OF PROJECT PLAYHOUSE GALA
November 11, 2011
Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach
WHO: 2011 participating builders/submissions -
Sir Lyon’s Castle by William Lyon Homes
Little Diamond Head by Nicholson Companies
Tradepartners® Tribute in honor of Chuck Dreyer by Shea Homes
Over the Rainbow Cottage by Team HomeAid
WHY: Since its debut nearly two decades ago, Project Playhouse has captivated millions of visitors, raised a total of $5.8 million and enlisted more than 10,000 volunteers. The result — 47 housing developments and 1,000 beds, providing 4.2 million bed nights over the last 22 years and 386,535 bed nights in 2010 serving victims of domestic violence, abused children and homeless families.
WHERE: IRVINE SPECTRUM CENTER®, Irvine, CA
WHEN:
Open House Saturday, October 8, 2011
Irvine Spectrum Center®
12pm – 6pm
Ticket Price: $10 donation per person, age 3 and under are free
The only time you can go in the playhouses!
Weekend Village Tours October 9 thru November 11, 2011
Fridays 12pm – 4pm, Saturdays/Sundays 12pm – 6pm
Ticket Price: $2 donation per person, age 3 and under are free
View the playhouses through the front doors
20th ANNIVERSARY OF PROJECT PLAYHOUSE GALA
November 11, 2011
Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach
WHO: 2011 participating builders/submissions -
Sir Lyon’s Castle by William Lyon Homes
Little Diamond Head by Nicholson Companies
Tradepartners® Tribute in honor of Chuck Dreyer by Shea Homes
Over the Rainbow Cottage by Team HomeAid
To learn more about HomeAid Orange County and how you can help provide shelter for homeless families go to www.homeaidoc.org. For more information on HomeAid’s Project Playhouse go to www.projectplayhouse.org or call 949.553.9510.