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June 19, 2018

HomeAid Care Day at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries

FOX Sports South and FOX International transform grounds at men’s shelter

Rsz_fox_groupOn Wednesday, June 6, HomeAid Atlanta partnered with FOX Sports South and FOX International for a HomeAid Care Day at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries (Clifton). The Care Day was part of 21st Century Fox Impact Week, a global initiative that gives its employees the opportunity to serve others while shining a light on local organizations that serve the community at large. 

Clifton provides short-term emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless men aged 35+ who seek self-sufficiency and independent living. Additionally, Clifton provides life-changing programs that include financial counseling and job and life skills training. HomeAid Atlanta is currently in the final phase of a renovation project at Clifton, led by volunteer Builder Captain Pat Morgan of First Street Builders, to remodel and repair both their emergency and transitional housing facilities.


The team of 30 FOX Sports South and FOX International volunteers completed a major landscaping overhaul, resulting in a total transformation of the grounds. This hardworking group completed several greatly-needed tasks, including clearing overgrowth, cutting back plants, weeding, painting picnic tables, mulching, and mowing the expansive lawn.  

The work completed provided a savings of more than $6,000 for Clifton.  In addition, Budget Dumpster generously donated two large dumpsters for landscaping debris, and both were filled beyond capacity by the end of the day.

“It was a wonderful day, and seeing the overall transformation of the property was inspiring,” said Stephanie Isenberg, FOX Sports South Marketing Manager. “We hope we made their house feel more like a home for the Clifton residents.”

Leslie Prince, Clifton Board President said, “There is no way we can adequately say thank you to HomeAid, FOX Sports South and FOX International for all of their efforts to make Care Day happen.  The property looks absolutely magnificent; we are so proud and I know our neighbors are thrilled.”

Traditions of Braselton Unveils $1.3M Renovation to Resort-Inspired Amenities

Master-Planned Community in Northeast Georgia Debuts Reimagined Clubhouse, Resurfaced Pool Deck and New Spectator Pavilions Between Six Lighted Tennis Courts

Rsz_the_newly_renovated_owners_clubhouse_at_traditions_of_braselton_-_june_2018_-_kevinmcnairphotographyJefferson, Ga., June 15, 2018 – Traditions of Braselton – where “Luxury Living in a Country Club Setting” is not just a tagline, it’s a state of mind – announced today that it has raised the curtain on its newly renovated, resort-inspired amenities. Included among them are a reimagined Owners’ Clubhouse, resurfaced pool deck surrounding a Junior Olympic-sized Pool with splash zone and waterslide, three newly constructed tennis pavilions with covered stadium seating for spectators between the community’s six lighted tennis courts and the addition of a pickle ball court. The final price tag for this renovation was $1.3 million.

“We’ve raised the bar on relaxation and recreation for our current and future homeowners,” said Lesa Ness, Marketing Manager for Traditions of Braselton Realty. “At the heart of it all, the Owner’s Clubhouse just received a facelift to comprise an expansion of the event area – which includes a full kitchen, 75” flat screen TV, seating and tables and is available for community events and to rent by our residents, as well as a 24-hour accessible fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment, and the addition of a fitness room that hosts a regular rotation of yoga, kickboxing and aerobic classes. A new meeting space was also incorporated, and the bathrooms with showers have also been remodeled. The deck around our Junior Olympic-sized pool has been completely resurfaced, and – because we have a very active ALTA league in the community – the spectator stands between the courts are going to be a huge hit for tennis fans. We’re also introducing a pickle ball court to add to the fun. I’m thrilled to say that our event calendar is filling up nicely with a lot of family-friendly fun planned for the adjacent Festival Lawn. It’s promising to be a very exciting summer! The response from homeowners and their guests to all of the changes has been overwhelmingly positive.”

In addition to the recent Amenities Renovation, plans are underway for an upscale overhaul of Traditions of Braselton’s Golf Clubhouse – which features a bar, restaurant and pro shop. Managed by ClubCorp – which owns more than 40 golf properties in Georgia and over 200 courses nationwide, the upcoming major renovation is designed to create a club experience that’s better than ever. The golf course at Hamilton Mill in Dacula is a sister property to Traditions of Braselton, and a golf club membership includes access to both courses and clubhouses. Traditions of Braselton residents who don’t play golf can still enjoy a social membership at the club, which serves breakfast and dinner on select days and lunch daily – except on Tuesdays when the club and course are closed. The club also plays host to events like Trivia Nights on a regular basis. To learn more about Traditions of Braselton, prospective home buyers and real estate professionals are encouraged to visit www.TraditionsofBraseltonRealty.com.

About Traditions of Braselton:  Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains – just one hour north of the busy city streets of Downtown Atlanta, Traditions of Braselton serves as a suburban oasis that boasts scenic beauty and a desirable resort-inspired lifestyle. World-class amenities include an 18-hole golf course and club – managed by ClubCorp, expansive owners’ clubhouse, junior Olympic-sized pool with waterslide, six lighted tennis courts with spectator pavilions, pickle ball court and festival lawn. Traditions of Braselton has assembled some of the South’s finest builders to offer a wide array of homes to fit a variety of styles, taste levels and budgets. This sprawling 1140-acre master-planned community presents homebuyers with everything from an expertly crafted spec home to an imaginatively designed custom home – with a mission to provide luxury living in a country club setting. Learn more at www.TraditionsofBraseltonRealty.com.

Media Contact:             Lesa Ness – Marketing Manager | Traditions of Braselton Realty

                                    (678) 726-9646 | [email protected]

Photo Credits:              Kevin McNair Photography       

HomeAid Atlanta and Roswell's The Drake House Celebrate Groundbreaking of The Drake Village

HomeAid_logoHiResHomeAid Atlanta and Roswell’s The Drake House celebrate the groundbreaking of The Drake Village. The Drake Village doubles The Drake House’s capacity to serve homeless women and children in north Fulton County.

WHEN: Friday, June 22, 2018 at 10:00 AM

WHERE: The Drake House, 10530 Clara Drive, Roswell, GA 30075

WHO:

  • Mandy Crater, Executive Director, HomeAid Atlanta
  • Kathy Swahn, Executive Director, The Drake House
  • Dan O’Dwyer, O’Dwyer Properties
  • Matt Tyser, Roswell City Council

HomeAid Atlanta and The Drake House celebrate the completion of The Drake Village with volunteer Builder Captain Dan O’Dwyer of O’Dwyer Properties. The Drake Village is a renovation of two eight-unit apartment buildings located on the property adjacent to The Drake House's existing crisis housing complex. The new facility more than doubles The Drake House's capacity to serve homeless women and their children, going from 44 beds to 100 beds.

HomeAid Atlanta, founded in 2001, is a nonprofit organization that builds new lives for homeless families and individuals through housing and community outreach. HomeAid works in partnership with the building industry, as well as community organizations, to assist people experiencing homelessness. To date, HomeAid Atlanta has completed over 100 housing, remodel and care day projects at locations serving victims of domestic violence, teen mothers, veterans and more. HomeAid is the designated charity of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Learn more at www.homeaidatlanta.org.

The Drake Village provides short-term crisis housing, education and empowerment programs for homeless single mothers and their children in North Metro Atlanta, designed to provide stability for the children and assist the family in working toward self-sufficiency.

Participants will be available for Q&A. Members of the media are asked to RSVP to Mandy Crater at [email protected].

June 18, 2018

Traditions of Braselton Tees Up to Host Charity Classic in June

Rsz_traditions-of-braselton-golf-club-monument-sign-june-2018-kevinmcnairphotographyThree-Day Event to Include VIP Dinner, Pool Party, Tennis Tournament and Golf Tournament at Master-Planned Community in Northeast Georgia on June 22-24

Jefferson, Ga., June 14, 2018 – Traditions of Braselton – a sprawling 1140-acre master-planned community in Northeast Georgia – is getting ready to host its 4th Annual Charity Classic. Comprised of a VIP Dinner and Auction at the Golf Clubhouse on June 22, Golf Tournament at Traditions’ 18-hole golf course on June 23 and Round Robin Tennis Tournament and Pool Party on June 24, the Charity Classic is one of the highlights of the summer season at Traditions of Braselton.

Sponsored by Farmers Insurance, the Traditions Charity Classic Golf Tournament is designed to benefit local and national charities. Proceeds from this year’s event will support the efforts of iServe Ministries, Augie's Quest, and the ClubCorp Employee Partner Care Foundation. iServe is a Jefferson-based ministry created to help local churches get involved in meeting the needs of their communities. Their initiatives include stuffing “Bags of Love” – which are backpacks filled with food supplies for local families in need, and provision of a twice monthly Mobile Food Bank – to bring much-needed supplies to food insecure families in Jackson County. Augie’s Quest is a national nonprofit dedicated to finding treatments and cures for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – a disease of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. There are, on average, 15 people diagnosed with ALS every day, and roughly 30,000 people in America are currently living with this condition. Most people with ALS live two to five years after their first signs of disease, and only about 10% of people with ALS survive at least 10 years. Augie’s Quest is seeking to change those statistics. Lastly, ClubCorp Employee Partner Care Foundation – the charitable arm of the company that manages the course and club at Traditions of Braselton and over 200 other courses throughout the nation – is designed to provide financial aid to ClubCorp employees and their families in times of crisis.

The VIP Dinner plus live and silent auctions on Friday evening will include a carving station, vegetable medley, mashed potatoes, salad and desserts. Live music will add to the festivities. Auction items up for bid include a week at a villa in Tuscany, a condo in Antigua or a home in the Florida Keys, among other enticing prospects. On Saturday morning, a helicopter ball drop kicks off the tournament – participants can purchase one or more golf balls to be dropped by helicopter on the #1 fairway. The owner of the lucky ball that lands closest to the pin wins half of the proceeds from the contest – the other half goes to the three charities benefitting from the Charity Classic. The contest also involves a raffle for one participant to ride in the helicopter during the ball drop. The format of the golf tournament to follow is a 2-person team scramble with 9-hole draw featuring men’s, women’s and co-ed prizes. If a player scores a hole-in-one on the designated hole during the tournament, he or she will win a brand-new Ford vehicle courtesy of Billy Cain Ford in Commerce. On Sunday, Traditions of Braselton Realty will sponsor a Pool Party at the community’s junior Olympic-sized pool with waterslide, which is open that day to both residents and prospective homebuyers. The day’s events will also feature a Round Robin Tennis Tournament at the community’s six lighted tennis courts, which now boast newly constructed covered spectator pavilions.

Participation in the Traditions of Braselton Charity Classic is open to the public. Cost to attend the VIP Dinner and Auctions is $25/person. Registration for the Charity Classic Golf Tournament is $100/player – which includes the round of golf on Saturday, as well as dinner on Friday night. Golfers who wish to participate in the Golf Tournament are welcome to register at http://classic.als.net. To learn more about Traditions of Braselton, prospective home buyers and real estate professionals are encouraged to visit www.TraditionsofBraseltonRealty.com.

About Traditions of Braselton:  Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains – just one hour north of the busy city streets of Downtown Atlanta, Traditions of Braselton serves as a suburban oasis that boasts scenic beauty and a desirable resort-inspired lifestyle. World-class amenities include an 18-hole golf course and club – managed by ClubCorp, expansive owners’ clubhouse, junior Olympic-sized pool with waterslide, six lighted tennis courts with spectator pavilions, pickle ball court and festival lawn. Traditions of Braselton has assembled some of the South’s finest builders to offer a wide array of homes to fit a variety of styles, taste levels and budgets. This sprawling 1140-acre master-planned community presents homebuyers with everything from an expertly crafted spec home to an imaginatively designed custom home – with a mission to provide luxury living in a country club setting. Learn more at www.TraditionsofBraseltonRealty.com.

June 12, 2018

HomeAid Assists Wilderness Works City Camp

Small renovation at inner-city camp makes big impact for at-risk girls

Before_and_After_25HomeAid Atlanta has completed a Care Project for Wilderness Works, which provides year-round enrichment, experiential education, and character development programs for at-risk inner-city children including opportunities to enjoy time away at camp.  HomeAid volunteer Builder Captain Steven Sanders-Meyers led the much-needed small renovation project at Wilderness Works City Camp.  The City Camp program operates in a historic church on Memorial Drive in Atlanta, and roof leaks prevented expansion of space for additional participation in the overnight camp. 

Sanders-Myers previously worked with HomeAid Atlanta at a Care Day, HomeAid’s “done-in-a-day” volunteer-powered workdays, with his company Brightwater Homes. He sought HomeAid’s assistance in finding a larger project to tackle with a group of fellow construction professionals from his church, Resonate Church Atlanta. The crew made quick work of repairing and expanding two girls’ bunkrooms, tearing down walls and connecting them to space that was previously unusable due to roof leaks. Once repairs were made, thanks in part to materials donated by Carolina Lumber and Strathmore Floors, the crew assembled additional bunk beds, adding space for eight more girls to participate in City Camp.

The Care Project was completed over the course of six Saturdays in April and May, and saved Wilderness Works approximately 80% on construction costs.

“HomeAid is fortunate to have such amazing donors and volunteers who are always looking for new opportunities to do more to build new lives,” said HomeAid Executive Director, Mandy Crater. “We truly appreciate the generous donations from Carolina Lumber and Strathmore Floors, and Steven’s willingness to provide his expert skills and leadership free of charge for this important project.  Because of his and his team’s hard work, eight more at-risk girls will be able to participate in City Camp this summer.”

HomeAid Atlanta, founded in 2001, is a nonprofit organization that builds new lives for homeless families and individuals through housing and community outreach. HomeAid works in partnership with the building industry, as well as community organizations, to assist people experiencing homelessness. To date, HomeAid Atlanta has completed over 100 housing, remodel and care day projects at locations serving victims of domestic violence, teen mothers, veterans and more. HomeAid is the designated charity of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Learn more at www.homeaidatlanta.org.                                           

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