HomeCraft Remodeling Builds
"Homes from the Heartland"

Habitat for Humanity and the Kansas City chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry have partnered together with the City of Kansas City, MO for "Homes from the Heartland," a benefit home building project for Katrina victims.

HomeCraft owner Charlie Blair and lead carpenter Chad Jergensen with his wife Kelly

The build took place at Liberty Memorial in June. Homes are built here, shipped to Louisiana, and a group of volunteers will go down to Louisiana to assemble the houses.

	"Ten homes in seven days means hope for ten families in need." - HFTH website
At the kick-off event, Charlie stood with Mayor Kay Barnes & representatives from the city of Kansas City, MO

"It's nice to feel like you're really helping the people who need it," says Chad. "Sometimes it's hard to tell from out of state, but with this you know you're making a real impact."

Find out more about the project at: http://www.homesfromtheheartland.org/

HomeCraft Remodeling Lends
Expertise to Local Contest

The 42nd annual SkillsUSA "Championships" competition was held at Kemper Arena in Kansas City. Charlie Blair, CR, CKBR of HomeCraft Remodeling, shown here with Bill Robinson of SkillsUSA Team Build, judged some of the 4,700+ student contestants who competed in events showcasing various construction skills.

"SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. It was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America)."
     ~ http://www.skillsusa.org/about/facts.shtml