We've just received word from WJET TV that the air date for the Ward Family Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on ABC is scheduled for Sunday, December 13th from 8-10 p.m. (It’s a two hour special!) We have been anxiously awaiting this important announcement and we’re so happy to finally begin the official countdown to the “big day!” P
Because this home makeover would not have been possible without the support of the entire Erie community, we invite you to make this exciting journey with us by registering for updates on the latest, most exclusive EMHE news at ClarasWay.com. Some exclusive information you’ll only find here is that the Youth Development Center is planning a special VIP Extreme Open House Event slated for Thursday, December 17th. Guests will be given an exclusive tour of my home, sample fabulous food and enjoy the music of the legendary Mary Alice Brown. All proceeds from this event will benefit Youth Development Center programs.
Because this home makeover would not have been possible without the support of the entire Erie community, we invite you to make this exciting journey with us by registering for updates on the latest, most exclusive EMHE news at ClarasWay.com. Some exclusive information you’ll only find here is that the Youth Development Center is planning a special VIP Extreme Open House Event slated for Thursday, December 17th. Guests will be given an exclusive tour of my home, sample fabulous food and enjoy the music of the legendary Mary Alice Brown. All proceeds from this event will benefit Youth Development Center programs.
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Limited Edition Tiles created exclusively by the Youth Development Center children will be sold at this event for $25 each. My family and I also painted a series of Special Limited Edition Tiles that will be sold for $40 each.
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Clara's Way (The Youth Development Center) is also working on a very special ceramic tile project with Claytopia, and YOU can be a part of it! I was so touched by the beautiful tiles the children made for my driveway and back patio this summer. That's why we decided to give even more children and adults a chance to participate in an ongoing art project to benefit Clara’s Way. Soon you’ll be able to paint and personalize Clara’s Way pre-stamped tiles with our logo on it! Children and adults of all ages are invited to add their own special touches to these pre-stamped tiles, and the proceeds will benefit The Youth Development Center.
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Individuals, school groups and organizations are invited to visit the Claytopia studio at 2503 West 15th Street (Yorktown Plaza) to paint and personalize their very own 6x6 keepsake tile (so our home can be a part of yours!) These “Clara’s Way” general public tiles will be sold for $12 each and will be available at Claytopia after December 13th. With your support, we can “pave the way” to a better future for inner-city kids in our community.
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Finally, a very important project I need your help with is my annual Youth Development Center Christmas Party scheduled for on Saturday, December 19, 2009. Each year we distribute toys to over 300 needy children and feed them a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings! We are collecting monetary donations and new, unwrapped toys at the center, so if you can help, please call us at 814-456-7199, e-mail me at Clara@ClarasWay.com or click the "Donate" button on this page to support our cause.
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Remember that God is good, and He has blessed my family and the Erie community in a very special way. My prayer is that you will join me on this exciting journey as we count down to the “big day” on Deceber 13th. My hope is that you will continue to support our ministry in the months and years ahead (long after the national spotlight has faded.) Please consider volunteering at the Youth Development Center or supporting our programs with your time, talents and treasure.
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This work is ours to do. Hand in hand, we can make a difference.
