Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," the Emmy-award winning hit TV show on ABC Television is coming to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to surprise a family with an extreme home makeover. Citizens National Bank, a Mississippi community Bank, has been named a Platinum Sponsor, and will be airing radio commercials to make Mississippi aware of the opportunity to be involved, from volunteering to donating and sponsoring events.
Hattiesburg, MS (PRWEB) November 23, 2009 -- AAA Homes of MS is gearing up to build a home and make a dream come true for a deserving family in the Hattiesburg, Mississippi area as "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," the hit show from ABC Television makes it way to the Hattiesburg area. This will be Hattiesburg's first NAHB Green Certified Home and it will be an all electric, Mississippi Power EarthCents qualified home.
"It's a blessing and privilege to be asked to help a real hero in our community," says builder David Thompson of AAA Homes of MS. "The people of Hattiesburg are stepping up to help a family that needs a new home and the nation will have a chance to see what makes Hattiesburg such a special place to live." Thompson said in the midst of a difficult economy, "taking part in 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' will energize the city."
Five very deserving families are being considered from the greater Hattiesburg area. And, on Thursday, December 3rd, one of the families will be given a surprise wake-up call when Ty Pennington and his design. With a goal of constructing a new house in one week, AAA Homes of MS is gearing up to build the home and make a dream come true for a very deserving family.
"It's a blessing and privilege to be asked to help a real hero in our community," says builder David Thompson of AAA Homes of MS. "The people of Hattiesburg are stepping up to help a family that needs a new home and the nation will have a chance to see what makes Hattiesburg such a special place to live." Thompson said in the midst of a difficult economy, "taking part in 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' will energize the city."
Five very deserving families are being considered from the greater Hattiesburg area. And, on Thursday, December 3rd, one of the families will be given a surprise wake-up call when Ty Pennington and his design team knock on their door and their hopes and dream come true. You can keep up day by day with the excitement, events of the day, and pictures of the construction by going to www.extremehattiesburg.com.
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny Dupree says, "The City of Hattiesburg is honored to be a part of such a life changing moment for this family. My desire is, as people experience volunteering on such an Extreme level, that the citizens of Hattiesburg will be spurred on to continue the effort to give back. I hope that everyone will come away with a new appreciation for working together and volunteering that doesn't end when we "move that bus."
Thompson thanked Citizens National Bank for being a major sponsor and helping spread the word. Citizens National Bank will be airing commercials and making South Mississippi aware of the opportunity to be involved, from volunteering to donating and sponsoring events. The Bank will also be accepting donations that will be forwarded directly to the family to help them make a fresh start in their new home.
Kevin Brewer, President of Citizens National Bank in Forrest and Lamar County, said: "Here in Mississippi, we are part of one big community that cares about each other. When one family benefits, we all benefit. Our Bank is so pleased to play a part in helping this dream come true for one of our own."
Mississippi Power, also among the major sponsor team, is looking forward to being a part of this extraordinary opportunity and turning the lights on for the surprised family.
"We were so excited to learn of the show's visit to Hattiesburg and making the dreams of one of our customers come true, how could we not be a part," said Billy Thornton, Marketing Director, Mississippi Power. "We are privileged to volunteer with our community and see this energy efficient EarthCents home through."
A Pep Rally will be held at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg Monday, November 23, 8 a.m. All volunteers, trades and sponsors are invited. This will be a time for volunteers to sign up and help make the dream come true.
The Emmy award winning reality program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," now in its 7th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It's executive-producer is Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 7-8 p.m., Central Time on ABC.
About AAA Homes of MS, LLC
AAA Homes of MS, LLC has a reputation in the Hattiesburg, Petal and Oak Grove areas of Mississippi as a quality new custom home builder by building in new home communities and subdivisions with luxurious features while stressing quality, high value, affordable prices and energy savings.
Our commitment to unparalleled service, ease of construction process and high quality has made our name synonymous with fine homes. Our commitment of "Treat the homeowner as you would want to be treated", has allowed us to become the fastest growing and most sought after builder in South Mississippi. We believe that home builders should infuse the homes they build with the personalities of their owners. So AAA Homes also offers buyers the ability to customize their new home by choosing from hundreds of extraordinary options easily viewed in each showroom - from decorative, environmental and structural elements. As a renowned home builder, AAA Homes goes beyond exceptional value, quality, and customer service to create a lifestyle that is rich in beauty, comfort, security and luxury.
Now watch "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and see AAA Homes of MS and our volunteers construct a quality, new home for a local hero in less than a week. Watch ABC for date of the program.
About Citizens National Bank
Citizens National Bank, headquartered in Meridian, Mississippi, has assets in excess of $1 billion, and has branch locations in Ridgeland, Madison, Flowood, Meridian, Hattiesburg, Laurel, Waynesboro, Quitman, Carthage, Kosciusko, Philadelphia, Macon, Columbus, Southaven, and Olive Branch.
In the midst of challenging economic times, the Bank continues to be strong, stable, and secure, and is rated highly among the safest banks in the nation. Since 2000, the Bank has grown from approximately $500 million in assets to more than $1 billion.
The Bank's vision is to become Mississippi's community bank by encouraging personal, business and community economic development that finances the dreams of Mississippians. That commitment to their home state includes an emphasis on non-profit organizations and entities that improve the overall qualify of life for the people of the state. The Bank's logo includes a statement that "It's a matter of caring . . .," and they show this by investing hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to support a variety of charitable causes within the state of Mississippi. The Bank also utilizes their website, www.YourCNB.com, to raise awareness for local charities in their communities.
About Mississippi Power
Mississippi Power provides retail and wholesale electric service to approximately 200,000 customers in 23 counties from the Gulf Coast to Meridian. The company owns or has significant ownership interests in six generating facilities with a net dependable generating capacity of 3,166 megawatts. Electricity is sent across 8,371 miles of transmission and distribution lines to retail customers principally in Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Pascagoula, Columbia, Laurel, Waveland, Lucedale and Picayune.
Large wholesale customers include six electric cooperatives -- Coast EPA, Singing River EPA, Southern Pine EPA, Dixie EPA, Pearl River EPA and East Mississippi EPA -- the City of Collins and South Mississippi EPA. Large retail customers include the following: the region's United States military installations -- Keesler Air Force Base and Naval Construction Battalion Center (Seabee Base); the University of Southern Mississippi; NASA Stennis Space Center; oil and gas infrastructure, including a refinery; multiple foundries and shipbuilders; the Mississippi National Guard's Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center near Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Air National Guard in Meridian.
Mississippi Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO), employs 1,300 Mississippi residents. In 2008, Mississippi Power paid $115 million in federal, state and local taxes.
Southern Company stock is held by nearly 3,000 Mississippi residents.
Build Schedule:
Nov. 23: Pep rally for all volunteers - Lake Terrace Convention Center, Hwy 49 North, Hattiesburg
Dec. 3: Family is notified, known as "Door Knock"
Dec. 5: Demolition - 24 hour construction begins on the new house
Dec. 10: House reveal, known as "Move that Bus!"
Volunteer Information:
AAA Homes of MS is seeking volunteers for the build. All interested individuals can visit the build's website at www.extremehattiesburg.com
Sponsor and Donation Information:
To make a donation toward the build, please visit www.extremehattiesburg.com. An account has been set up with PayPalto ensure safe, direct donations. To become a sponsor, please contact David Thompson at dvdthmpson(at)aol(dot)com
Media Credentials:
During the week-long build a media tent will be available for all qualified media. To schedule interviews with builders, family and talent or to request information on credentials, please contact Cliff Brown at 601-270-5883 or cliffbrownadvertising(at)comcast(dot)net.
You may contact Citizens National Bank by calling 1-866-33-4262.
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