Houston Chronicle Sunday

HomeAid announces the winner of Project Playhouse

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The electric buzz at the Aug. 10 Astros game at Minute Maid Park became a fevered pitch, as the winners of HomeAid Houston’s Imaginatio­n Station Playhouse, joined the Playhouse team on the ball field for the official key presentati­on. Toll Brothers donated constructi­on of Imaginatio­n Station and recruited additional sponsorshi­ps to ensure Project Playhouse raised valuable funds for HomeAid’s mission.

Gwen and Jeff Farley, who were the official winners, received the ceremonial key with their son Taylor Valigura, his wife Tori and their baby Tucker who will be receiving delivery of the playhouse in their backyard. Toll Brothers’ David Assid, division president; Brian Murray, division vicepresid­ent and Steve Woeppel, purchasing director joined the Farley family on the field along with HomeAid’s Nicole Jacob, board president; Carole Brady, executive director and Kendall McDermott, developmen­t chair.

“We were so excited to hear from my mom that they had won the HomeAid Houston playhouse,” said Taylor Valigura. “We have two children under the age of 2, so Imaginatio­n Station making its final destinatio­n in our back yard, will bring a lot of joy and fun to our kid’s lives for a very long time.”

Children and adults alike are charmed by the playhouse’s whimsical design and fanciful amenities, that inspire creative playtime that will build childhood memories.

This 16th annual fundraiser that has raised over $1 million for future HomeAid constructi­on projects, is a partnershi­p with the Houston Astros and the Astros Foundation.

“Toll Brothers was honored and excited to take part in HomeAid Houston’s annual Project Playhouse fundraiser,” said David Assid. “Partnering with HomeAid in their efforts to help construct housing for homeless care providers, allows us to give back to our community and contribute to a cause that helps build a brighter future for those less fortunate. We were as excited as everyone else to learn who had won it. Congratula­tions to the Farley family!”

For more informatio­n, visit www.homeaidhou­ston.org or call 281970-8970.

 ?? Courtesy of GHBA ?? From left are David Assid, Taylor Morrison; Brian Murray, Taylor Morrison; Steve Woeppel, Taylor Morrison; Nicole Jacob, HomeAid; Carole Brady, HomeAid; Kendall McDermott, HomeAid; Gwen Farley, winner; Tori Valigura, gifted the playhouse; Tucker Valigura; Taylor Valigura; Jeff Farley; and Orbit, Houston Astros mascot.
Courtesy of GHBA From left are David Assid, Taylor Morrison; Brian Murray, Taylor Morrison; Steve Woeppel, Taylor Morrison; Nicole Jacob, HomeAid; Carole Brady, HomeAid; Kendall McDermott, HomeAid; Gwen Farley, winner; Tori Valigura, gifted the playhouse; Tucker Valigura; Taylor Valigura; Jeff Farley; and Orbit, Houston Astros mascot.

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