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Change the World. Start at HomeSM is HGTV's community revitalization and environmental education campaign in partnership with Rebuilding Together, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
The Philadelphia project was a transformative experience for all involved, including the neighbors surrounding the row house in Frankford that is operated by the Pennsylvania American Legion Housing for Homeless Veterans Corp. In May and June 2009, volunteers significantly enhanced the living environment for veterans working to make a successful transition to independence.
One of RTP's mantras is “under promise, over deliver.” Although expectations for this partnership were quite high, they were far exceeded:
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Opus East, LLC, a full service real estate developer, has been a supporter of RTP for several years. Its $35,000 sponsorship in 2008-2009, reflected a significant jump in both financial and volunteer resources. The year before, Opus East collaborated with “Gung Ho!” – a Dragon Boat team dedicated to supporting breast cancer survivors – to form a house management team (HMT). This HMT boasted a diversity of skills and talents, resulting in an incredibly comprehensive transformation for a North Philadelphia homeowner. In the spring/summer 2009, Opus East sponsored the Washeteria project at Face to Face. Volunteers createda place for people to take a shower and wash their clothes while getting a nutritious meal in Face to Face's the Dining Room, visiting its health center or legal clinic, or participating in the art or creative writing program.
This partnership was part of the Opus Corporate Foundation's long-standing support of the community. Community stewardship had been at the core of Opus since it was founded in 1953. Opus had always contributed 10% (compared to the national average of 1%) of its pretax profits and a tremendous number of employee volunteer hours to dozens of nonprofits. Across the U.S., Opus employees have teamed up with Rebuilding Together affiliates to repair homes, revitalize communities, and restore the lives of homeowners in need in Chicago (Opus North) and Sacramento (Opus West).
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