Playhouse Auction to Benefit Vulnerable Families

CHEVY CHASE, Md., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together Montgomery County (RTMC) is teaming up with a select group of the area's finest builders and architects to craft one-of-a kind playhouses as part of an exciting initiative called Rebuilding Hope: The RTMC Playhouse Project. This marks the inaugural event as 8 designers and builders bring their unique creations to life in support of helping others.

Beginning on May 1st, each of the 8 playhouses will be proudly displayed in the courtyard at The Shops at Wisconsin Place in Friendship Heights – the prestigious shopping center located on the corner of Wisconsin and Western Avenue in the heart of Chevy Chase. On May 31st, there will be an exclusive live auction reception where these playhouses will be auctioned off in support of RTMC.

In support of this initiative, RTMC is also announcing the launch of its event website, www.rebuilding-hope.org where each of the 8 playhouses can be viewed. The website serves as a one-stop-shop for all event related details including information on each of the builders and sponsors, ticket sales, additional raffle items and more.

RTMC is also launching a new Facebook page this week, (https://www.facebook.com/RTMCPlayhouses), where visitors can preview behind-the- scenes footage and imagery of the design process and get insider information about special events and promotions surrounding this exciting initiative.

Architects + builders of the playhouses include:

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc., Bethesda Contracting, Barnes Vanze, Castlewood, Downs & Associates, Dorman Builders, Tabor Design Build, Sandy Spring Builders, Studio Z Architects, D.G., Liu Contractor

About Rebuilding Together Montgomery County: RTMC repairs and modifies homes for low-income families, allowing them to remain safe and independent within their own homes. Founded in 1990, RTMC has utilized over 43,000 volunteers in our 22 year history to make needed repairs on over 1,700 homes in Montgomery County. Rebuilding Together volunteers have delivered over $14.8 million in home repairs to the community. Our goal is to preserve homeownership (the most affordable housing option) in Montgomery County while striving to provide a safe and healthy home for every family. For more information, visit www.rebuildingtogethermc.org.

CONTACT:
Lee-Berkeley Shaw
Director of Development
[email protected] 301-933-2700 x 303

For press inquiries, contact:
Mary Beth Wood
Committee Press Liaison
[email protected]
301.907.0100 x 100

SOURCE Rebuilding Together Montgomery County, Inc.