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ONLINE AUCTION TO BENEFIT HOLLYWOOD FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY & HABITAT OF GREATER L.A. LAUNCHES TODAY

Date: 10-06-2008
100% OF PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED

Los Angeles – October 6, 2008 – In conjunction with the first annual “Building a Greater Los Angeles Gala” held October 1, 2008, celebrity volunteers and supporters of Hollywood for Habitat for Hum.. read more

HGTV's "Hammer Heads" Returns for Season 3 with All New Episodes Beginning Saturday, October 4 at 10:30 am

Date: 10-03-2008
Marcus Hunt returns with the team for another season of HGTV's popular "Hammer Heads" Saturday, October 4 at 10:30 am. Check your local listings at www.HGTV.com.

For more about Marcus Hunt please visit www.MarcusHunt.com.

“WUTHERING HEIGHTS” - THE ORIGINAL “GOTHIC LOVE STORY” - INSPIRES MUSICAL ADAPTATION ONLINE

Date: 10-01-2008
WutheringHeightsMusic.com Offers 4 Original Songs Inspired by Emily Bronte’s Novel with Narration by Ray Winstone



Los Angeles, CA – October 1, 2008: Mark Ryan (Transformers, The Prestige, Evita, Robin Of Sherwood) announces the laun.. read more

LOW INCOME FAMILY OF 3 CELEBRATING HOMEOWNERSHIP DESPITE POOR ECONOMY

Date: 9-23-2008
Home Dedication Event Planned for Diaz-Echavarria Family on Wednesday

Los Angeles, CA – September 23, 2008: Tomorrow the Diaz-Echavarria Family will be handed the keys to their new home in Lynwood during a home dedication ceremony with city off.. read more

President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A. will be on 100.3fm The Sound!

Date: 9-19-2008
Hi Everyone! The awesome Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A. president/CEO Erin Rank will be on The Sound 100.3fm this Sunday as a special guest on the community affairs show "5900 Wilshire." We have some amazing homeowner opps and you can help to spread the .. read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S “BUILDING A GREATER LOS ANGELES” GALA CELEBRATES THE DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP & LONG-TIME SUPPORTERS

Date: 9-17-2008
Gov. Schwarzenegger, First Lady Maria Shriver & Family; Hon. Henry Cisneros; Citi Smith Barney & Jerrold Eberhardt and Ed Begley Jr. will be honored for their commitment to Building a Greater (and Greener) Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA – September.. read more

PARTICIPANTS AT 2008 AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCER® WILL BE MORE THAN READY THANKS TO LOCAL FITNESS EXPERT CLARITA’S SIZZLING WARM-UP

Date: 9-12-2008
The Mambo Mania Creator Insists the Best Way to Warm-Up Essential Core Muscles for the 2-Day, 39-Mile Walk is to Shake Those Hips!

Los Angeles, CA - September 12, 2008: Local fitness expert, Clarita, is proud to have been selected as the officia.. read more

DOG EJECTED IN CAR CRASH FOUND SAFE

Date: 9-11-2008
Pookie, the Malitpoo missing since she was ejected from a truck involved in a crash in Harbor City, was found safe today and reunited with her owner.

Larry Moore, a flooring contractor from Torrance, saw Wanda Wadlow's pet running through traffi.. read more

Starfish P.R. Now Hiring Fall Interns

Date: 8-28-2008
Are you motivated and outgoing? Do you love to write and are you extremely creative? If so, we are looking for you.

Starfish PR is looking to hire 2 fall interns immediately. Must receive school credit and be studying PR, Marketing or commun.. read more

ARCHITECTURAL MAILBOXES INTRODUCES THE GENEVA® LOCKING MAILBOX - A DECORATIVE ADDITION TO SUCCESSFUL OASIS® SERIES

Date: 8-27-2008
The Geneva Combines Designer Appeal & Theft Protection plus added Safety Feature Protects Family Curbside

Torrance, CA – August 27, 2008: Architectural Mailboxes Inc (www.architecturalmailboxes.com), America’s leading manufacturer of premium ma.. read more

HUNDREDS OF WOMEN TRADE-IN HEELS FOR HAMMERS DURING HOLLYWOOD FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S ANNUAL “POWER WOMEN, POWER TOOLS” EVENT

Date: 7-15-2008
Actors Julie Bowen & Emily Procter Lead the List of over 200 Power Women Coming out to Build Habitat for Humanity Homes

Los Angeles, CA – July 15, 2008: Each year Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity hosts an annual “Power Women, Power Tools” bui.. read more

HOMEOWNERS IN SANTA MONICA RECYCLE 80% OF THEIR HOME BY CHOOSING DECONSTRUCTION OVER DEMOLITION

Date: 7-08-2008
Los Angeles, CA – July 7, 2008: When John & Joy Kelly of Santa Monica decided to rebuild their home, they opted to deconstruct rather than demolish their existing home. The Kelly’s builder, Mark Shanley, went through the non-profit organization Deconstructio.. read more

30 SECONDS TO MARS AND HOLLYWOOD FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY UNITE FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND BUILD

Date: 6-30-2008
Los Angeles, CA (June 30, 2008) Multi-platinum selling recording artists 30 Seconds to Mars joined hands yesterday with Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity for a one-of-a-kind Habitat build day in Carson, CA. In advance of the build, the band organized an aucti.. read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, CITY OFFICIALS, DONORS & VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATE COMPLETION OF SIXTEEN NEW LEED CERTIFIED HOMES IN SAN PEDRO

Date: 6-16-2008
Los Angeles, CA – June 16, 2008: One year ago the vacant lot, overlooking the Port of Los Angeles was filled with garbage and abandon vehicles and was frequented mostly by drug dealers. Now it is home to sixteen hardworking families, who in partnership with .. read more

DANCE LIKE THE STARS & FIGHT BREAST CANCER DURING "MAMBO NIGHTS" THIS WEEKEND

Date: 6-11-2008
* MEDIA ALERT *
Guests will Enjoy Latin Dance Lessons, Music, & Food for $10 Donation


Los Angeles, CA – June 11, 2008: Clarita, fitness expert and creator of the Mambo Mania DVD series (www.mambomania.net), will host a fundraiser .. read more

THIRTY LOCAL FAMILIES CELEBRATE HOMEOWNERSHIP - DESPITE POOR ECONOMY - THANKS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY & THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS

Date: 5-30-2008
Organization Celebrates 30 New LEED Certified Homes in S. Los Angeles & San Pedro

Los Angeles, CA – May 30, 2008: Upcoming community events will celebrate the completion of two new Habitat for Humanity neighborhoods in Greater Los Angeles – Ver.. read more

“ART/HOUSE 2008” FINE ART AUCTION SUPPORTS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S “BUILDING A GREATER L.A. CAMPAIGN”

Date: 5-06-2008
Major Artists & Rising Stars Donate Works to Help Build Affordable Housing in Community

Los Angeles, CA – May 6, 2008: Beach Cities Friends of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) and Citi Smith Barney will host the th.. read more

FOR ONE LOCAL FAMILY A DIRT LOT IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IS THE FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER LIFE

Date: 4-30-2008
Gaxiola Family Breaks Ground on Future Thanks to Thrivent Builds Program & Habitat for Humanity

Los Angeles, CA – April 20, 2008: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will break gro.. read more

REUSE NETWORK ASKS HOMEOWNERS & BUILDING PROFESSIONALS TO END DEMOLITION AND “RECYLE THAT HOUSE”

Date: 4-22-2008
Organization launches Deconstruction Program this week at “Alternative Building & Design Expo”

Los Angeles, CA – April 22, 2008: The Deconstruction & Building Materials ReUse Network, Inc. (Deconstruction/ReUse Network) will launch its deconst.. read more

AMERICORPS & HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FEATURED DURING FOX’S “IDOL GIVES BACK” SPECIAL

Date: 4-10-2008
Volunteers Join First Lady of California Maria Shriver to Honor the Spirit of Volunteerism

Los Angeles CA – April 10, 2008: Several AmeriCorps members serving with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) took part in Fo.. read more

LOCAL HOMEOWNERS GET MUCH-NEEDED REPAIRS THROUGH “A BRUSH WITH KINDNESS” PROGRAM

Date: 4-09-2008
Habitat for Humanity Kicks off Second Year of Providing Free Home Repairs - Volunteers & Applicants Needed!

Los Angeles, CA – April 9, 2008: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) is launching its second year of its “A.. read more

HUNDREDS OF LOCAL STUDENTS TAKE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS DURING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! WEEK

Date: 3-31-2008
Students Focus on Educating Community to Help Build Affordable Homes for Local Families

Los Angeles, CA – March 31, 2008: Today, hundreds of young people from more than 25 schools and youth organizations in Greater Los Angeles will embark on a .. read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON THREE NEW HOMES IN CITY OF LYNWOOD

Date: 3-13-2008
Development Includes One Home Funded & Built by Local Students as Part of Youth United Program

Los Angeles, CA – March 13, 2008: Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) will join Mayor Maria Teresa Santillan, Assembly membe.. read more

LINKIN PARK TO HELP BUILD HOMES IN HURRICANE AFFECTED NEW ORLEANS AREA

Date: 2-26-2008
MEGA-PLATINUM BAND TAKES BREAK FROM TOURING AND TEAMS WITH HOLLYWOOD FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND NEW ORLEANS AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO HELP FAMILIES
DISPLACED BY HURRICANE KATRINA

BAND BRINGING CONTEST WINNING FAN WITH THEM TO
.. read more

NATIONAL LEAGUE ROOKIE OF YEAR DONATES BONUS MONEY TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOLLOWING JCWP EXPERIENCE

Date: 2-14-2008
Brewers Player Donates $10,000 & Volunteer Support to help Eliminate Poverty Housing

Los Angeles, CA – February 14, 2008: Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewer and 2007 National League Rookie of the Year, first volunteered with Habitat for Humanity last.. read more

Always Wanted to Help Habitat for Humanity but Not Sure How? No Problem.

Date: 2-11-2008
Visit the Building A Greater L.A. blog throughout February for 21 Ways In 21 Days - a list of helpful tips for you to help eliminate poverty in your community NOW.

Tips include:
Yard Sales
Ebay Auctions
Car Donations
.. read more

STARFISH P.R. ANNOUNCES ITS NEW WEB PR HELP SERVICE

Date: 1-22-2008
Web P.R. Help provides simple, affordable solutions for an instant web presence. We will help you develop a customized site that allows you to start telling your story online immediately.

What you'll get:
PERSONAL WEB PAGE
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CLARITA'S PERSONAL BEST FEATURED IN LOS ANGELES TIMES HEALTH SECTION

Date: 1-07-2008
Clarita, creator of Mambo Mania, was featured in today's LA Times Health section in an article about neighborhood gyms. Personal Best is located in San Pedro and offers a variety of dance and fitness classes, including Mambo Mania, as well as other services t.. read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEWCOMERS - MARK VAN LUE & JO-AN TURMAN - HIT GROUND RUNNING WITH SUCCESSFUL JIMMY CARTER WORK PROJECT 2007

Date: 12-12-2007
Greater L.A. Affiliate Taps New VP of Construction/Real Estate & Director of Marketing/Communications as “Building A Greater L.A. Campaign” Kicks Off

Los Angeles, CA – December 12, 2007: This year’s Jimmy Carter Work Project in Los Angeles was .. read more

LOCAL FAMILY MOVES INTO NEW HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME, JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Date: 12-07-2007
The Lopez Family to Receive Keys in Housewarming Ceremony Saturday

Los Angeles, CA – Dec. 8, 2007: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) and three Los Angeles area Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Chapters have complet.. read more

THE HIDDEN GARDEN RECOGNIZED AS “BEST WEDDING FLORIST” IN LOS ANGELES

Date: 12-03-2007
Los Angeles, CA – December 3, 2007: Amy Child Marella’s Hidden Garden Floral Studio (www.hiddengardenflowers.com) has been named Los Angeles’ Best Wedding Florist according to MyFoxLA’s Hot List (http://myfoxla.cityvoter.com/.) MyFoxLA.com invited viewers to .. read more

THERE'S A LOT TO TALK ABOUT AT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER L.A. - VISIT OUR BLOG AND JOIN IN ON THE CONVERSATION

Date: 11-28-2007
"Building A Greater L.A." is Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A.'s 3 year campaign to address the affordable housing crisis.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa are co-chairing the campaign while thousand.. read more

MY Fox LA Hot List Winners to be Announced Wednesday, 11/28

Date: 11-19-2007
Thanks to all who voted for Amy Child Marella's Hidden Garden as the Best Wedding Florist in Los Angeles. We will post the results of the voting tomorrow.

Good Luck Amy!

http://hiddengardenfloral.blogspot.com

MIKE GRELL & MARK RYAN PARTNER WITH COMICMIX.COM TO DEBUT NEW WEEKLY GRAPHIC NOVEL “THE PILGRIM”

Date: 10-31-2007
Paranormal Thriller will Debut with Free Weekly Episodes in 2008

Los Angeles, CA – October 31, 2007: Veteran comic creators Mike Grell and Mark Ryan have partnered with ComicMix.com to launch “The Pilgrim,” a weekly episodic graphic novel based.. read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES LAUNCHES ONLINE SERIES TO HONOR LOCAL FAMILIES OF THE JIMMY CARTER WORK PROJECT 2007

Date: 9-24-2007
Weekly Series to Profile 30 Families Achieving the American Dream in one of the Country’s Worst Real Estate Markets

Los Angeles, CA – September 24, 2007: Beginning October 28, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) will.. read more

“GREY’S ANATOMY” STAR CHANDRA WILSON LEADS VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD HOME FOR LOCAL FAMILY AS PART OF FOLGERS’ COMMITMENT TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Date: 9-20-2007
Wilson, Folgers Staff & Volunteers will Build Alongside the Laolagi Family in their New South L.A. Neighborhood

Los Angeles, CA -- September 19, 2007: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, www.habitatla.org, recently partnered with Folge.. read more

Paige Hemmis Talks About the Tools She Cannot Live Without & Neither Should You

Date: 9-17-2007
Visit LoveToKnow.com to read about the tools Paige Hemmis says every woman should have in her tool kit. Go there now: http://best.lovetoknow.com/Best_Hand_Tools

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY & COMMUNITY HONOR LOCAL FAMILY IN HOUSEWARMING CEREMONY

Date: 8-03-2007
The Hernandez Family Celebrates Homeownership Dream Come True

Los Angeles, CA – August 3, 2007: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) will honor The Hernandez family in a home dedication ceremony Monday, August 6th in .. read more

AMY CHILD MARELLA NAMED FLORAL EXPERT FOR INSIDE WEDDINGS MAGAZINE

Date: 7-03-2007
New issue is on stands now featuring Amy Child Marella of the Hidden Garden Floral Studio (Los Angeles.)

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF ANOTHER HOME IN GREATER L.A. & HONORS FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERS, THE GONZALES FAMILY

Date: 6-28-2007
New Home Dedication & Key Ceremony Takes Place Saturday,
June 30th

Los Angeles, CA – June 28, 2007: The Gonzales family will be honored as Habitat for Humanity’s newest local homeowners during a ceremony on Saturday, June 29, where they.. read more

INDIE HORROR FLICK, EAT YOUR HEART OUT, RECEIVES SEVEN OUT OF TEN MAGGOTS AT COLONEL SCRIPT

Date: 6-25-2007
Indie Scream Queen Melissa Bacelar stars as Pandora in the horror film Eat Your Heart Out, which recently received a whopping seven out of ten maggots at Colonel Script. To read the review, go to:

http://www.colonelscrypt.com/Movie%20Reviews/E/.. read more

INDIE FLICK, EAT YOUR HEART OUT, RECEIVES SEVEN OUT OF TEN SKULLS FROM HORROR MOVIES

Date: 6-21-2007
Melissa Bacelar's latest indie horror flick, Eat Your Heart Out, received seven out of ten skulls at Horror Movies. Read the review at:

http://www.horror-movies.ca/horror_reviews_2574.htm

SCREAM QUEEN MELISSA BACELAR TALKS CANDIDLY ABOUT HER WORK IN THE WORLD OF INDIE HORROR

Date: 6-18-2007
To read Melissa's latest interview where she discusses her first audition for a horror role, visit:


http://www.colonelscrypt.com/Interviews/Melissa%20Bacelar/index.htm

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SCREAM QUEEN MELISSA BACELAR FEATURED AT GIRLS & CORPSES

Date: 6-18-2007
Read up on Melissa's experience with a famous tabloid magazine at: http://www.girlsandcorpses.com/issue_print1_screamqueen.html

PAIGE HEMMIS OF ABC'S "EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION" OFFERS EXPERT TIPS TO GET ANY HOME READY FOR SUMMER

Date: 6-01-2007
Carpenter & Home Improvement Author Says Identifying Winter’s Damaging Effects Will Save Money in Future

Los Angeles, CA – June 1, 2007: Paige Hemmis, star of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and author of The Tuff Chix Guide to Easy Home.. read more

LONG BEACH FAMILY MOVES INTO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME THANKS TO COMMITMENT BY FORMER MAYOR BEVERLY O’NEILL

Date: 5-22-2007
Home Dedication Ceremony with Former Mayor O’Neill, Current Mayor Bob Foster & Nunez Family Takes Place May 24

Long Beach, CA (May 22, 2007) – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org), will dedicate its newest home to the .. read more

LOCAL FAMILY TO RECEIVE MUCH-NEEDED HOME REPAIRS THANKS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S “A BRUSH WITH KINDNESS” PROGRAM

Date: 5-15-2007
Los Angeles, CA – May 14, 2007: The staff of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) will take time off on Tuesday to help the Thompson Family of Inglewood as part of the “A Brush with Kindness” Program. A Brush with Kindness serves lo.. read more

WILMINGTON FAMILY TO RECEIVE MUCH-NEEDED HOME REPAIRS THANKS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S “A BRUSH WITH KINDNESS” PROGRAM & LOCAL VOLUNTEERS

Date: 5-12-2007
Los Angeles, CA – May 11, 2007: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) recently announced a three year commitment to Los Angeles called the “Building A Greater L.A.” campaign that includes the 2007 Jimmy Carter Work Project in fall and.. read more

SMARTTURN PARTNERS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES

Date: 5-09-2007
SmartTurn Will Streamline Inventory Management
To Help Renovate and Build 100 Homes

OAKLAND, CA and LOS ANGELES – May 9, 2007 – SmartTurn, the leading on-demand Warehouse and Inventory Management System provider, announced today that it .. read more

AMY MARELLA INTERVIEWED FOR HER GREEN WEDDING FLORAL DESIGN CONTRIBUTION AT DAYS OF OUR LIVES' WEBSITE

Date: 5-08-2007
Watch Amy Marella and the cast of Days of Our Lives talk about Sami and Lucas' Green Wedding at: http://www.nbc.com/Days_of_our_Lives/video/#mea=101253

FLORAL EXPERT, AMY CHILD MARELLA, CREATES ECO-FRIENDLY WEDDING FOR NBC’S “DAYS OF OUR LIVES”

Date: 5-08-2007
LOS ANGELES, CA – May 7, 2007 – Amy Child Marella, owner of the Hidden Garden Floral Studio (www.hiddengardenflowers.com) in Los Angeles, designed an eco-friendly wedding for NBC’s popular daytime drama, Days of Our Lives (Sami and Lucas’ “green” wedding episo.. read more

IRONCLAD SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH TUFF CHIX & PAIGE HEMMIS OF ABC'S "EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION"

Date: 4-30-2007
LOS ANGELES, CA – April 30, 2007 – Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation (ICPW.OB), a leader in high-performance gloves and apparel, and Tuff Chix, Inc., today announced a licensing agreement to manufacture a line of task-specific gloves and tool belts designe.. read more

SCREAM QUEEN MELISSA BACELAR FEATURED AT DR. BLOOD'S VIDEO VAULT

Date: 4-26-2007
Melissa Bacelar talks candidly with Dr. Blood about her work and life in the horror industry. Read it at: http://drbloodsvideovault.bravehost.com/Melissa.html

UNDERGROUND HORROR MOVIE NETWORK (UHMN.COM) UNITES FANS WITH FILMMAKERS & OFFERS HARD-TO-FIND INDEPENDENT FILMS

Date: 4-25-2007
Scream Queen Melissa Bacelar Signs on as Hostess & Horror Expert Heidi Martinuzzi Named Editor-In-Chief

Los Angeles, CA - April 24, 2007: The Underground Horror Movie Network (www.UHMN.com) today launched an online horror community that allows.. read more

“ART/HOUSE 2007” SILENT AUCTION RALLIES ART COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Date: 4-19-2007
Los Angeles, CA – April 19, 2007: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) and Beach Cities Friends will host the second annual Art/House 2007 event (www.arthouse2007.com) Thursday, April 19 at 7:00pm at Gallery C in Hermosa Beach. Art/.. read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES LAUNCHES “ACT! SPEAK! BUILD WEEK” - A YOUTH-INITIATED PROGRAM TO ADVOCATE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Program Empowers Students to Advocate for Affordable Ho

Date: 4-16-2007
Los Angeles, CA (April 16-22, 2007) – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) announces a new youth program, “Act! Speak! Build!” Week (ASB Week). ASB Week is a national Habitat for Humanity student initiated advocacy program that empo.. read more

FORMER PRESIDENT, JIMMY CARTER TO ANNOUNCE LOS ANGELES AS HOST CITY FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S 2007 ‘JIMMY CARTER WORK PROJECT’

Date: 3-31-2007
A press conference is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, 2007 from 11:30am - 12:30pm, announcing the upcoming Habitat Jimmy Carter Work Project 2007.

List of attendees confirmed are: Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jimmy Cart.. read more

SCREAM QUEEN MELISSA BACELAR TALKS WITH THE GUYS AT DEADPIT.COM

Date: 3-30-2007
Go to: http://www.deadpit.com/extras/bacelar.html

THE TUFF CHIX GUIDE TO EASY HOME IMPROVEMENT NOW LISTED AT THE HEALTHY HOUSE INSTITUTE'S WEBSITE

Date: 3-26-2007
The Healthy House Institute, a website devoted to providing consumers with information to make their homes healthier by an authoritative advisory board, has listed Paige Hemmis' book as a resource for making home improvements possible with easy-to-do instructi.. read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER L.A. PRESIDENT/CEO FEATURED INTERVIEW AT THE PLANNING REPORT ONLINE

Date: 3-23-2007
Visit: http://www.planningreport.com/tpr/?module=displaystory&story_id=1234&format=html to read an interview with Erin Rank, president/CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A.

For more info visit www.habitatla.org

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES & THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS TO BREAK GROUND ON A NEW HOME FOR A LOCAL FAMILY

Date: 3-21-2007
Homeownership Becomes Reality for Maria Lopez, a Single Mother of Four Currently Living Below Poverty Level

Los Angeles, CA – March 21, 2007: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) and three Los Angeles area Thrivent Fin.. read more

PAIGE HEMMIS APPEARANCE IN KANSAS CITY FRIDAY, MARCH 16

Date: 3-13-2007
PAIGE HEMMIS, STAR OF ABC’S EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION WILL HEADLINE CELEBRITY EVENT WITH
RAINY DAY BOOKS

Paige Will Greet Fans, Answer Questions & Sign Copies of “The Tuff Chix Guide to Easy Home Improvement”

Kansas C.. read more

TURN UNUSED CARS, BOATS & RVS INTO SAFE HOMES FOR HARD WORKING FAMILIES

Date: 2-21-2007
Habitat for Humanities Cars for Homes program turns unwanted vehicles into homes. For more information visit:
www.habitat.org/carsforhomes/

TWO LOCAL FAMILIES BECOME HOMEOWNERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Date: 2-13-2007
Home Dedication Ceremony Taking Place February 13 In South Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA – February 13, 2007: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) celebrates completion of two new homes for the Reyes and Cerna-Flores fam.. read more

THIS VALENTINE’S DAY SKIP TRADITIONAL RED ROSES AND ROCK HER WORLD WITH UNIQUE FLORALS THAT WILL ‘WOW’ HER LONG AFTER THE GREETING CARD HOLIDAY

Date: 2-13-2007
Floral Expert Amy Child Marella Offers Romantic Alternatives To Make a Lasting Impression this Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles, CA – February 13, 2007: Every Valentine’s Day men are faced with the arduous task of giving their loved-one a gift, whic.. read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCES HONOREES FOR ITS ANNUAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS DINNER

Date: 2-05-2007
Local Volunteers to be Honored at Dinner February 8th

Los Angeles, CA (February 5, 2007) – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) will host its annual Volunteers of the Year Awards Dinner to honor individuals who have e.. read more

WESTWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MEN’S MINISTRY HOSTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PANEL FEATURING REPRESENTATIVES FROM L.A. HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS

Date: 1-30-2007
State & City Officials Join Local Non Profits to Discuss Affordable Housing Crisis

Los Angeles, CA – January 30, 2007: The Men’s Ministry of Westwood Presbyterian Church tonight (1/30) will host a dinner and panel to address the issue of afford.. read more

LOST ANGELES FILMS & SAVAGE ROSES PRODUCTIONS IN PRE-PRODUCTION ON “PINK EYE” MOVIE

Date: 1-25-2007
Psychological Thriller Begins Filming in New York March 2nd

Los Angeles, CA – January 25, 2007: Lost Angeles Films and Savage Roses Productions have teamed for a second time on the psychological thriller “Pink Eye.” The film is currently in pr.. read more

LOCAL COMMUNITY CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF SIXTEEN HOME HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEIGHBORHOOD

Date: 12-05-2006
Homeownership Becomes Reality for Sixteen Families in Torrance

Los Angeles, CA – December 1, 2006: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) celebrates completion of new homes for sixteen partner families in a Torrance neig.. read more

POPULAR TV CARPENTER PAIGE HEMMIS VISITS LOCAL BOOK STORE TO PROMOTE “THE TUFF CHIX GUIDE TO EASY HOME IMPROVEMENT”

Date: 12-05-2006
The “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Star will be at Border’s in Penn Plaza on December 8th at 1 pm

Los Angeles, CA – December 5, 2006: Paige Hemmis (www.paigehemmis.com) of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will be in New York this week to.. read more

POPULAR TV CARPENTER PAIGE HEMMIS VISITS LOCAL BOOK STORE TO PROMOTE “THE TUFF CHIX GUIDE TO EASY HOME IMPROVEMENT”

Date: 11-30-2006
*MEDIA ALERT * MEDIA ALERT * MEDIA ALERT * MEDIA ALERT *

POPULAR TV CARPENTER PAIGE HEMMIS VISITS LOCAL BOOK STORE TO PROMOTE “THE TUFF CHIX GUIDE TO EASY HOME IMPROVEMENT”

The “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Star will be at Bor.. read more

ERIN RANK, PRESIDENT/CEO HABITAT OF GREATER L.A., JOINS MAYOR & COUNTY SUPERVISOR TO PREVENT & END HOMELESSNESS

Date: 11-30-2006
“Homelessness is Curable” Conference Joins Community Leaders to Discuss Solutions on Sunday, December 3rd at Leo Baeck Temple

Los Angeles, CA – November 30, 2006: Erin Rank, president/CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.hab.. read more

LOS ANGELES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME DEDICATION SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2

Date: 11-29-2006
Habitat of Greater Los Angeles & the Pacific Southwest Region/Los Angeles Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Celebrate Completion of New Home for Local Family

Los Angeles, CA (November 29, 2006) – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Ang.. read more

EXPERT GUEST ROOM MAKEOVER TIPS – JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Date: 11-08-2006
Paige Hemmis of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Offers Simple & Affordable Ways to Prepare for House Guests

November 8, 2006: The guest room in any home can often be mistaken for a storage closet. Throughout the year it’s most likely the only.. read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAIRMAN DAVID E. LIN JOINS VOLUNTEERS TRAVELING TO INDIA FOR 2006 JIMMY CARTER WORK PROJECT

Date: 10-27-2006
Los Angeles, CA – October 25, 2006: Habitat for Humanity volunteers from Greater Los Angeles are traveling to a village near Lonavala, India, Oct. 30 – Nov. 3, 2006, led by Habitat Chairman David E. Lin, to work alongside former U.S. President and Nobel Peace.. read more

Expert Holiday Party Advice from Los Angeles Event Planner, Julie Pryor

Date: 10-25-2006
The holiday season is a perfect excuse to throw a party and Julie Pryor of Pryor Events in Los Angeles (www.pryorevents.com) has a few suggestions to make your celebration one that will be remembered long after the presents have been opened and the football bo.. read more

WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE & HABITAT OF GREATER LOS ANGELES TEAM TO BUILD FOR LOCAL FAMILIES DURING FESTIVAL OF SUKKOT

Date: 10-05-2006
Event Honors Ancestors & Supports Habitat’s Mission to Build Affordable Housing

Los Angeles, CA – October 5, 2006: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) and Wilshire Boulevard Temple (www.wbtla.org) are partnering to bu.. read more

HISTORIC COALITION TO ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR LOS ANGELES HOUSING BOND CAMPAIGN

Date: 10-02-2006
Los Angeles, CA – October 2, 2006: One of the largest and most diverse coalitions in Los Angeles history will announce support for Proposition H, the Los Angeles City Housing Bond. Erin Rank, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles w.. read more

MARRIOTT HOTELS PARTNERS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES TO BUILD HOME FOR LOCAL FAMILY

Date: 9-28-2006
Partnership Includes $5,000 Donation & Employee Volunteers Who Will Build Alongside New Homeowners – The Hernandez Family

Los Angeles, CA – September 28, 2006: Marriott Hotels is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www... read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP

Date: 9-21-2006
Interested Families Must Attend an Orientation Meeting to Become Informed about the Program and Receive a Preliminary Application.

Los Angeles, CA – September 25, 2006: Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) will host o.. read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER L.A. WILL DEDICATE TWO NEW HOMES TO LOCAL FAMILIES

Date: 9-19-2006
Hernandez & Vargas/Rubalcava Families Honored in Home Dedication Ceremony Thursday, September 21st

Los Angeles, CA – September 21, 2006: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) and its premiere sponsor Buildable Hours, I.. read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES PARTNERS WITH FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUNDTABLE FOR COMMUNITY BUILD DAY 2006

Date: 9-14-2006
What: As part of a national partnership between Habitat for Humanity International and Financial Services Roundtable (FSR), the Los Angeles Habitat for Humanity affiliate will join forces with FSR member Citigroup for “Community Build Day 2006” on Saturday, Se.. read more

CLOUD B® LLC. PROMOTES “BABY SAFETY MONTH” BY INTRODUCING SLEEP SHEEP ON THE GO™, THE POINTELLE™ COLLECTION & A NEW LULLAWRAP™

Date: 9-08-2006
New Products will Debut at “ABC Kids Expo” Booth #3342 - September 10-13

LOS ANGELES – September 10, 2006: Cloud b® LLC. (www.cloudb.com,) the company that helps children sleep easier and safer, will premiere their new fall collection during th.. read more

13TH ANNUAL FANNIE MAE GOLF & TENNIS CLASSIC TO BENEFIT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BEGINS AUGUST 31

Date: 8-29-2006
Habitat Int’l CEO Jonathan T.M. Reckford & 2006 Audi A3 Drawing Among Highlights at Two-Day Event in Dana Point

Los Angeles, CA – August 30, 2006: Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Los Angeles and Orange Counties (www.habitatscaa.org) will ben.. read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP IN SANTA MONICA DEVELOPMENT

Date: 8-24-2006
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
Now Accepting Applications for Home Ownership!

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is a non-profit, volunteer organization
that strives to eliminate poverty housing by working in.. read more

SCMBA HOSTS FUNDRAISER AT PASADENA PLAYHOUSE IN ONGOING COMMITMENT TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Date: 8-23-2006
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION HOSTS FUNDRAISER AT PASADENA PLAYHOUSE IN ONGOING COMMITMENT TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER L.A.

Guests will Enjoy Final Dress Rehearsal of “Fences” & Hear from Local Habitat Homeowners - The .. read more

NEW STARFISH P.R. MAILING ADDRESS

Date: 8-23-2006
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TCW SPONSORS HOME FOR LOCAL FAMILY IN NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES

Date: 8-17-2006
Investment Firm Donates $100,000 & Employees Volunteer to Build Home for Gonzalez Family of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA – August 18, 2006: Trust Company of the West (www.tcw.com) is teaming with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www... read more

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WELCOMES BP EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD HOME FOR NUNEZ FAMILY OF LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

Date: 8-10-2006
BP AMERICA EMPLOYEES TO HELP HABITAT FOR HUMANITY REHABILITATE HOME FOR A LONG BEACH FAMILY IN NEED

Los Angeles, CA – August 11, 2006: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) will welcome employee volunteers from BP Amer.. read more

SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS TOP PRIORITY FOR NEW CHAIRMAN OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER L.A. DAVID E. LIN

Date: 7-26-2006
Smith Barney VP Steps up his Commitment to Eliminate Poverty Housing in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA – July 26, 2006: David E. Lin, Vice President of Wealth Management for Smith Barney of Manhattan Beach was elected as the new Chairman of the Boa.. read more

"CANINA" MAKES HER DEBUT AT COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL IN SAN DIEGO JULY 22ND

Date: 7-19-2006
“CANINA” DEBUTS AT 2006 COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL IN SUPPORT OF NEWLY LAUNCHED, WEB-BASED COMIC BOOK SERIES

IsmellTrouble.com Details Heroine’s Ongoing Pursuit of Justice for Animal Abusers

Los Angeles, CA -- July 19, 2006: www.Isme.. read more

LOWE'S & HABITAT OF GREATER LOS ANGELES HOST COMMUNITY BUILD DAY AND BEGIN REHABILITATION ON WATTS HOME

Date: 7-10-2006
WHAT: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org), Lowe’s, a national partner of Habitat for Humanity International, and HOY will host a Community Build Day in conjunction with the National Council of La Raza Conference being held at the Lo.. read more

CLOUD B® LLC. IMPROVES ITS AWARD-WINNING TWILIGHT TURTLE™ New Amber Color & Push-Button Activation Added for Improved Viewing & Child-Friendly Operation

Date: 6-26-2006
Cloud b® LLC. (www.cloudb.com), The company that focuses on helping children sleep easier and safer, has redesigned its award-winning Twilight Turtle, to improve shell illumination, star projection clarity and to simplify color selection by adding individual p.. read more

MELISSA BACELAR SET TO STAR IN ZOMBIE ROMANCE -- FILM IS FIRST PROJECT FOR NEWLY-FORMED “LOST ANGELES FILMS”

Date: 6-26-2006
Melissa Bacelar (www.melissabacelar.com) will star in “Eat Your Heart Out: A Zombie Love Story,” the first film for her newly formed Lost Angeles Films, produced in association with Savage Roses Productions. The Los Angeles-based company hopes to help revive.. read more

WILLIAM SHATNER & GOLDEN PALACE.COM & CAST OF ABC’S “BOSTON LEGAL” RAISE $95,000 TO BUILD A HOME FOR HURRICANE RELIEF – KIDNEY STONE AUCTION LEADS THE WAY

Date: 6-08-2006
Volunteers from Deloitte & Touche USA LLP will Build the Home at Dodger Stadium as Part of Habitat’s “Operation Home Delivery” Program

Los Angeles, CA – June 7th, 2006: On Friday, June 9th, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles and volun.. read more

HOLLYWOOD FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ANNOUNCES 2006 “POWER WOMEN, POWER TOOLS” ANNUAL BUILD Julie Bowen, Cat Cora & Constance Marie Join Entertainment’s Most Powerful Women to Build Homes

Date: 6-05-2006
Los Angeles, CA – June 5, 2006: “Power Women” from the entertainment industry will don pink hard hats and swing hammers on June 10th as part of Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity’s annual “Power Women, Power Tools” build. The invitation-only event brings out.. read more

Los Angeles Selected To Host Habitat for Humanity’s Jimmy Carter Work Project in 2007

Date: 5-24-2006
LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2006 – Habitat for Humanity International leaders announced today that Los Angeles has been selected to host the 24th Jimmy Carter Work Project. The event has been scheduled for Oct. 28 – Nov. 2, 2007.

Former U.S. President .. read more

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