From Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Press release
On Friday, December 11 at 3pm, Warren Haynes will join Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, “Before the Jam, Lend a Hand” volunteers and the Trantham-Roper family to raise the first wall of the 2015 Christmas Jam House. This year’s Jam House is being built on Soulshine Court, a street named after one of Warren’s most beloved songs. The subdivision name, Hudson Hills, pays homage to Haynes’ and his wife Stefani Scamardo’s young son, Hudson.
Warren Haynes Presents: The Annual Christmas Jam has raised more than $1.8m for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, building houses and neighborhoods for hard-working Buncombe County families in need of safe, decent and affordable homes. Christmas Jam funds are used to acquire land for Habitat neighborhoods and build energy-efficient Habitat homes, like this year’s 3 bedroom/1.5 bath house that the Trantham-Roper family will call their home by next summer.
As in past years, Habitat will again host local and out-of-town volunteers for Before the Jam, Lend a Hand. In the days leading up to the benefit concert, fans get involved – in a hands on way – with the cause that the Jam supports. Volunteers help both in the ReStore and on the jobsite; some helping to prepare the floor system and build the walls that will be raised during the event on December 11.
For the 7th consecutive year, Merrell will again sponsor the event, providing t-shirts and other gifts to all participants, as well as a chance to win gift certificates. Kent Doobrow of Merrell said, “We believe it’s important to lead by example and Before the Jam volunteers do that. They come from near and far, united by a single cause: to help families in need of safe, affordable housing. We hope they take this spirit of giving back to their local communities and continue to lead by example throughout the year.”
Lunch sponsors include 12 Bones, Village Wayside Bar &Grille, and Mellow Mushroom.
Though the 27th Annual Christmas Jam is sold out and all Before the Jam, Lend a Hand slots have been filled, there are other ways to participate.Attend Jam by Day and the Christmas Jam Art Show. Proceeds benefit Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. Info at xmasjam.com
Visit the Habitat tables and donate $1 to “Sign a Stud” at the U.S. Cellular Center. Sign your name or write a message to the homeowners-to-be on the framed walls. They will be transported back to the Habitat jobsite and used in the construction of the 2015 Xmas Jam House.
Drink Christmas Jam Ale at the Christmas Jam! Sierra Nevada will donate the proceeds from its special brew to Asheville Area Habitat.
About Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity has provided more than 1,250 adults and children with safe, decent, and affordable housing through its home ownership and home repair programs since 1983. Habitat homes, which are Green Built NC certified, are sold at no-profit to partner families, who pay back a 0% interest loan. The non-profit also offers a home repair program for low-income homeowners. Learn more about Asheville Area Habitat by visiting ashevillehabitat.org.
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