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Week of July 21, 2003

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President's Message

* Editorials Attacking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Are Seriously Misguided

Housing Forum

* Builders Are Working to Develop a Brownfields Cleanup Standard
* For Every Family, A Home

Housing Politics

* Roadless Rule Exemption Could Increase Logging in U.S. Forests

Housing and Economics

* Housing Starts Remain Strong in June
* Builders Remain Bullish About Home Sales

Multifamily

* Multifamily Builders Councils Can Expand HBA Membership

Member Dividends

* Infrastructure Studies Save Time and Money

Business Management

* An Effective Purchase Order System Enhances Efficiency

Environment

* Las Vegas Builders Lead Water Conservation Landscaping Efforts
* Organization Seeks to Stop Eco-Violence

Sales and Marketing

* Homestore Agreement With MSN Expands Consumer Reach
* Profile of Home Buyers Finds Growing Internet Use
* A Merchandising Story Spells Success

Seniors Housing

* Active Adults Want Homes They've Always Dreamed About

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Three Essential Steps to Marketing Your Credentials

Labor

* Deadline Extended for Student Chapter Awards

Building Products

* U.S. Gypsum Works to Address Moisture Concerns

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* ‘Building Homes of Our Own’ Rated Highly in Spring Survey
* Philadelphia Builder Makes Giving a Family Tradition
* Boost Your Marketing Through These Awards Programs

NBN Back Issues

 

Philadelphia Builder Makes Giving a Family Tradition

Across the country, home builders like Bernie Drueding, president of B.J. Drueding Builders in the Philadelphia suburb of Wayne, are showing that they care by providing a helping hand to the less fortunate in their communities.

In 1987, Drueding assisted the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer in establishing Drueding Center/Project Rainbow and converting a non-profit nursing home into 20 one-bedroom apartments for homeless mothers and their children.

His family established the Drueding Center in 1930 as an infirmary for former employees of the defunct Drueding Brothers Textile Manufacturing Company and donated it to the sisters in 1985.

To date, Project Rainbow has helped more than 345 women and 650 dependent children. The center offers a network of health, social, educational and vocational programs.


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“The Drueding Center gave me a place to live,” one mother told Builder magazine last year. “They helped with my dependency and helped me get my education. But most important, they helped me get my kids.”

“I’ve been fortunate,” said Drueding. “Home building has provided me with a job I love. I’m relatively well paid. If you’re that lucky, it just makes sense to try to help other people who may not have had the good fortune or luck that I have had.”

NAHB members or home builders associations that have been involved in community service projects are encouraged to enter the National Housing Endowment/Home Builders Care Project of the Year award.

This is the final year the award will be presented.

The winner will be recognized at the 2004 International Builders’ Show and will receive $5,000 to be donated to the charity of his choice.

Entries must be submitted by Oct. 15.

For entry guidelines and an official entry form, click here.

For further information, e-mail Kimberly Wilbur or Kym Kilbourne or call them at 800-368-5242 x8061.
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