Good news! - Extreme Makeover home edition Buffalo project

[zanna vaida]

Welcome back, Mike! >>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S843l...eature=related

[kernwatch]

Everybody interested in ReUse needs to view this video.

When & where was Mike Gainer speaking?

SEE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S843l...eature=related

[granpabob]

we were told in church today that rich products has donated lunches for the entire week plus three hot dinners . and they are feeding all 700 volunteers plus they have donated one million dollars to help fix the 31 homes in the neighborhood around the shows house. plus Sherwin William's has donated a semi full of paint to repaint all 31 homes. check out thetab.org for more information.
the show's network said they would match up to seven truck loads of food to the local food pantries if that much could be collected .
some how this show is getting many companies, churches and schools involved in not just this house but many more in buffalo

[Michele J]

Originally Posted by granpabob

we were told in church today that rich products has donated lunches for the entire week plus three hot dinners . and they are feeding all 700 volunteers plus they have donated one million dollars to help fix the 31 homes in the neighborhood around the shows house. plus Sherwin William's has donated a semi full of paint to repaint all 31 homes. check out thetab.org for more information.
the show's network said they would match up to seven truck loads of food to the local food pantries if that much could be collected .
some how this show is getting many companies, churches and schools involved in not just this house but many more in buffalo

this is what its all about..working together to effect change..

[granpabob]

this show is snowballing, many people have seen this show and want to be part of it. I know these companies want their names out there for helping but so what. if that's what it takes to get people and money involved in fixing up a neighborhood that's great. any company or individual who wants to help someone else should be news. why should we always hear bad news.

[Michele J]

Im very excited that we are involved in this project..many of my friends are volunteering too..
Bitching and complaining and finger pointing doesnt help..when I see/hear people who do nothing to help but are quick to spew negativity I cant help but think of how miserable they must be on the inside.. after all misery loves company!
Working together is how things get done and it seems this opportunity is going to transform not only 1 house but many many more

[Michele J]

And thank you granpabob for sharing this terrific news

[Michele J]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33OP2...eature=related

[joe d.]

Originally Posted by Michele J

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33OP2...eature=related

ZANNA...DONT FORGET...BE THERE...OR BE SQUARE...AND your script is ready!...and it will be coooooold...so wear your "babooshka"!!

[kernwatch]

Here is the latest from Bflo Rising:

http://www.buffalorising.com/2009/11...l#SlideFrame_0

Extreme Makeover: Needs Extreme Volunteers

Elena Cala Buscarino November 3, 2009 10:00 AM Comments: 10

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, an ABC show, is coming to Buffalo this weekend, and will announce the name of the lucky family who will receive a whole new house on Saturday, November 7th. Word from our man behind the construction scenes is that with 700 volunteers asked for, an estimate of 2,500 showed at the Rich Products Atrium for on October 30th (above), with AmeriCorps taking the lead.

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On the front end of this endeavor, Buffalo ReUse (Program Director Michael Gainer, below) has been chosen to deconstruct and salvage the home that family currently occupies, but with less than 20 hours to do so! For this reason, they put out a call to volunteers.

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ReUse will begin deconstruction on Sunday, November 8th, the day after the announcement. They're calling for volunteers on Sunday from about 10am until midnight, but the greatest need will be from 10am-4pm. According to an email from Buffalo ReUse Director of Community Programs Cassandra Seawell: You do not have to volunteer for the entire time of a shift, but please indicate which shift you will be available during (Day crew: 10-4PM , Evening crew: 4-10PM, Late night crew: 10PM - until...

Contact Buffalo ReUse via email by WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4th! Experience not required, but you will have to come prepared to work hard and get dirty!

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If you want to help, but can't this weekend, worry not; there will be plenty of opportunity through "painting, landscaping or schlepping appliances." Amazingly, the family will return to their property, complete with brand new home, the following weekend. This follow-up work will be conducted by David Homes, the chosen contractor, and volunteers can sign up with them here.

Seawell says, "Be a part of this exciting and unique opportunity to promote green demolition nation-wide!!"

[Michele J]

Please dont forget on Saturday Buffalo ReUse will be planting over 400 trees from 9am to 3pm we will be meeting at our store the ReSource located at 298 Northampton between Main St and Jefferson and we could use your help..
We are also in need of food for the volunteers so if you cant help with the tree planting please consider helping with a donation of sandwiches,bottled water,juice,snack foods or perhaps cookies or baked goods..We are hoping for 200 volunteers..
please p.m. me or send an email to volunteer@buffaloreuse.org
AND THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

[Michele J]

We are in desperate need of food for our tree planting volunteers..All donations are tax deductible.

[WNYresident]

So what does a sheet pizza cost?

[Michele J]

about $24-$28

[WNYresident]

How is the food distrubuted? Could it be sponsered by a company for a advertising write off?