Former Hopelink Client Selected for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

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Connie Chapin, a former Hopelink client, was notified September 26, that her family was selected as the "Hero Family" for ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

Connie and her family, Kirkland residents, were profiled in a recent issue of Hopelink's magazine Reaching Out. Read her story (pdf).

As the family vacations away from Kirkland, their existing home will be demolished and a new one constructed. The Building Industry Association of Washington State (BIAW) and Doyle Custom Homes are leading the construction efforts. Construction activities, including demolition, will begin on September 27; with the new home being completed and furnished by October 3. Road closures will be necessary near the project site on 116th Avenue NE.

A spectator shuttle will operate from Everest Park, 500 8th Street, beginning on September 28 through October 3 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For traffic updates and shuttle information, go to www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/project511.

Contact the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) at 1-800-228-4229 or go to www.biaw.com to learn more about the design elements, contributing contractors, and volunteer opportunities.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), is entering its 5th season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Denise Cramsey is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.