Featured Expert On Hoarders TV Show Giving Back with 'Happy Hoardidays'

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- "A new annual tradition for hoarding families has begun at 1800HOARDERS.COM," Stated Cory Chalmers the company's President and Featured Expert on A&E's smash hit "Hoarders." Steri-Clean Inc. - the parent company of 1800HOARDERS.COM - is looking for two needy families that would otherwise not be able to afford a clean-up and would like a team of volunteers to clean out and de-clutter their homes, just in time for the holidays.

Chalmers is looking for one home in Northern California and one in Southern California and is asking hoarders to submit their story to [email protected]. In the subject line of the e-mail they should write "Happy Hoardiday Applicant" and they should attach a photo of each room of their home, to the e-mail. Two winners will be selected and notified in the middle of November.

DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS

"We are looking for volunteers, about 20 per site," says Chalmers. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the cleanup and give a hoarding family a happier holiday is encouraged to call 1-800-HOARDERS (1-800-462-7337) or e-mail Steri-Clean directly at [email protected]. Volunteers will be provided with everything necessary to help out, including tools, equipment, safety clothing, etc.

Donations are also being accepted to help defray the costs including dumpsters/disposal, meals, drinks, refreshments and safety gear for the volunteers. Donations made be made by e-mail at [email protected] . Chalmers' in his true TV fashion explained "this is a great opportunity for everyone to give back and make a huge difference in two families lives!"

Media interested in covering the event or desiring additional information or interviews should contact Mr. Chalmers directly at 1-888-462-7337 Ext. 111 or by e-mail at [email protected]

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SOURCE 1800HOARDERS.COM