Should I Build Now or Wait?
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="||0px|||" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="90%" width_last_edited="on|desktop" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="||9px|||"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_blurb title="Should I Build Now or Wait?" alt="Indoor Air Quality" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" header_level="h1" header_font="||on||||||" header_text_align="center" header_text_color="#58a618" header_font_size="36px" background_image="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129145608/Untitled-design-2.jpg" custom_padding="315px||||false|false" custom_padding_tablet="200px||||false|false" custom_padding_phone="||||false|false" custom_padding_last_edited="on|phone" box_shadow_style="preset4" box_shadow_horizontal="0px" box_shadow_vertical="-3.5em" box_shadow_color="rgba(255,255,255,0.76)" box_shadow_position="inner" box_shadow_vertical_tablet="-3em" box_shadow_vertical_phone="-5em" box_shadow_vertical_last_edited="on|phone" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Amid cautiously optimistic pandemic news and reports of lowered material costs, prospective homeowners might be tempted to wait until life - and prices - return to normal before they undertake building, but should they?[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" specialty="on" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="5px||0px|||" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_column type="1_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129163321/toby-jernigan.jpg" alt="Toby" title_text="toby-jernigan" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" max_height_tablet="267px" max_height_phone="267px" max_height_last_edited="on|tablet" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_4" specialty_columns="3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="41px||15px|||"][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type="3_4" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Toby Jernigan, Operations Manager for Living Stone Design + Build, shares his insight. “When we present prospective clients with a price that’s 30 to 40% above what it was a few years ago, they say, ‘Well, I don’t know if right now’s the time to build. Should I wait?’”The answer to that, Toby asserts, is no. “The higher costs we have been seeing will moderate and will level out. But they’re never going to go back to what they were. This is going to be the new norm.” Toby cites several reasons for this assessment. First is the nature of material pricing, which people often misunderstand.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="0px|||||" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding="16px|||||"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]“People hear in the news that lumber prices took a nosedive and they think they should see a price decrease on their project. What the news doesn’t clarify is it’s not lumber prices that took a nosedive, but lumber futures, which is just speculation about what the market will do. Until demand goes down, stock prices don’t go down.“If demand does go down, lumber suppliers have already bought massive amounts of material at crazy inflated prices. Selling it at the new prices would mean a huge loss. So, they have to sell off at higher prices before getting the new inventory in. But within the time that takes, pricing could trend up again.” In addition to lumber, concrete, steel, paint, drywall materials, and shipping costs have all faced recent price increases. Additionally, increased gas prices have driven the cost of some petroleum-related building materials upward. Labor shortages have also driven up the overall cost of construction, and inflation and rising interest rates are squeezing the housing market. Then there is the added factor of location. “Everybody’s moving to North Carolina, especially Asheville,” Toby notes. “They want to be in the mountains. A desirable area drives the market a little bit more.” Toby also anticipates the historical trend of steadily rising prices to continue indefinitely. “We’re seeing pricing (for typical custom homes) now anywhere from $550 per square foot to upwards of $750 per square foot,” he says. “Three years from now, $800 to $1,000 is going to be the norm. That’s where the market is going to take it. “So, you have a volatile market, a prime location, and housing costs that will most likely rise by ten percent over the next few years. In addition, material and labor shortages are easing. If you want to build, and you have the budget for it, now’s absolutely the time to do it.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Resources for Radon-Resistant Construction
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" disabled_on="off|off|off" admin_label="Post" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" z_index="0" custom_padding="34px|16px|10px|16px|false|true" hover_enabled="0" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding_last_edited="on|phone" custom_padding_phone="34px|0px|10px|0px|false|true" sticky_enabled="0" custom_padding_tablet="34px|16px|10px|16px|false|true"][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" background_enable_color="off" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" use_custom_gutter="on" gutter_width="2" width_last_edited="on|phone" sticky_enabled="0" width_phone="90%"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.16" background_layout="dark" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="18px||15px|||" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]How to Ensure Your Home is Radon-Resistant[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" header_font="QuestaGrande Reg|300|||||||" header_text_color="#7BADB6" header_font_size="42px" header_3_font="QuestaGrande Reg||||||||" header_3_text_color="#7BADB6" header_3_font_size="48px" text_orientation="center" global_colors_info="{}"]Radon is a naturally occurring odorless, colorless gas and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. Nearly 1 out of 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated radon levels.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129152539/02-18-Wolfe-Cove-Rd-Asheville-2.jpg" alt="Living Stone Design+Build The Modern Farmhouse Yard Landscaping" title_text="asheville modern farmhouse yard landscaping" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129152216/Untitled-design-22.jpg" title_text="Untitled design (22)" disabled_on="on|on|off" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" header_2_font_size="30px" global_colors_info="{}"]Homes built using radon-resistant construction techniques helps builders and contractors to better serve their clients by helping to reduce buyers’ risk of lung cancer from exposure to radon in indoor air. Using common materials and straightforward techniques, builders can construct new homes that are resistant to radon entry.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" header_2_font_size="30px" global_colors_info="{}"]Below are several resources provided by the EPA to help educate about radon, and ensure that more homes are radon-resistant Builder and Contractor Resources for Radon-Resistant New Construction Radon-Resistant Construction Basics and Techniques Radon Standards of Practice A Citizens Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon Building Radon Out: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Build Radon-Resistant Homes Find a Radon Test Kit or Measurement and Mitigation Professional Radon FAQs [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129152716/rosenburg_68-scaled.jpg" alt="Living Stone Design+Build Rosenberg Porch" title_text="weaverville modern barn house porch" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129152203/unnamed.jpg" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Top 12 Mistakes Made by Homeowners
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||||false|true" custom_padding="||||false|true" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" global_colors_info="{}" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="100%" width_last_edited="on|phone" custom_padding="9px||10px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129151518/top-12-mistakes-Made-by-Homeowners-scaled.jpg" alt="mistakes made by landlords" title_text="top 12 mistakes Made by Homeowners" _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" width="85%" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"]Building a Quality Custom Home Mistakes are Unavoidable. I've made a few myself, I’ve learned a lot from them, and I want to share that knowledge. This blog post is a chapter from my book Building a Quality Custom Home. It‘s meant to help homeowners through the entire custom-home building process, with easy-to-read practical information.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" hover_enabled="0" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]What are the top 12 mistakes made by homeowners?[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" hover_enabled="0" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]1. Purchasing a lot that is “affordable.” You could build a home with a great design and great features and finishes, but if you build it in the wrong location or on the wrong lot, you could be in real trouble.Solution: Remember: location, location, location. Purchase the best lot you can manage, even if it means waiting an extra year before beginning construction.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" hover_enabled="0" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]2. Trying to build a custom home without a professional builder. Building a custom home is more complex than most people realize. It takes skilled professionals years to learn the business and even then changes in the industry, materials, and codes make it difficult to keep up.Solution: Find a competent builder you can trust. Negotiate a reasonable fee for their services and hire them.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" hover_enabled="0" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]3. Purchasing a ready-made plan thinking it will save you money. Building someone else’s design or dream (especially one that was designed for someone in another city and state) may not be the wisest choice.Solution: Purchase a ready-made plan only if your lot is standard and you don’t need to modify the plan.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"]4. Choosing a builder primarily because of price. The expression “you get what you pay for” applies to the homebuilding process. If you’ve heard horror stories about people’s experience with their builder, it usually can be attributed to someone trying to get a deal.Solution: Your home is a major investment. Make an informed, purposeful, thoughtful decision and don’t be lured by the lowest bid.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" hover_enabled="0" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]5. Biting off more than you can chew. In an appreciating market, the rise in value can cover this mistake, but in a flat or declining market, it can be disastrous.Solution: Know what you can afford and stick to your budget.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"]6. Hiring a builder when your gut instinct tells you not to. Solution: After careful research and comparing builders, go with your instinct, not the discounted price.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"]7. Making choices for your home that only you love but everyone else hates. Solution: Get good counsel from your builder, architect, interior designer, and real estate professional before you make your decisions.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"]8. Expecting workers to be on your job every day from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Solution: Recognize that some days no work is scheduled at all because inspections may be taking place, or a project that started before yours requires follow-up work, or rain has caused a change in the schedule.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"]9. Underestimating the importance of making all selections before construction. Solution: Make all selections prior to construction and enjoy the building process.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"]10. Homeowners giving direction to subcontractors on the job. Solution: Communicate only with the superintendent or interior designer. The superintendent is the only person on the job who has all the information related to your project. Subcontractors have only one piece of the puzzle. You can visit the job site during scheduled appointments with the superintendent who can answer your questions and explain what you will be seeing.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" hover_enabled="0" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]11. Not understanding the “Change Order” process. Solution: Discuss the builder’s Change Order process with him and be sure you are clear with how it works. Cooperating fully with this process will go a long way toward your enjoyment of the whole project.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_line_height="1.4em" hover_enabled="0" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]12. Moving in before the punch list is complete. If you move in before you have signed off on the completion of the punch list, what would normally take 2 weeks will take up to 6 months due to working around the homeowner’s schedule, extra cleaning, touch-ups, etc.Solution: Finalize the punchRead More
25 Days of Giving
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" disabled_on="off|off|on" admin_label="Title Mobile" _builder_version="4.10.7" _module_preset="default" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.10.7" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="||3px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.10.7" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.10.7" header_text_align="center" header_2_text_align="center" header_2_text_color="#727272" text_orientation="center" background_layout="dark" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="18px||15px|||" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]25 Days of Giving And an Anniversary Party[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" disabled_on="on|on|off" admin_label="Title Desktop" _builder_version="4.10.7" _module_preset="default" background_image="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129151612/25_days_of_Giving_Header3.jpg" parallax="on" width="100%" custom_margin="0px||||false|false" custom_padding="0px||0px||true|false" hover_enabled="0" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" title_text="25_days_of_Giving_Header3" sticky_enabled="0"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.10.7" _module_preset="default" background_color="rgba(255,255,255,0.94)" width="500px" custom_margin="|auto||51%|false|false" custom_padding="5.6%|58px|62px|58px|false|true" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.10.7" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.10.7" header_text_align="center" header_2_text_align="center" header_2_text_color="#727272" text_orientation="center" background_layout="dark" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="18px||15px|||" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]25 Days of Giving And an Anniversary Party[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.10.7" _module_preset="default" header_2_font="|||on|||||" header_2_text_color="#727272" header_2_font_size="42px" header_3_font="||on||||||" header_3_text_color="#58a618" header_3_font_size="27px" text_orientation="center" global_colors_info="{}"]This year we are celebrating 25 years in business! We'll be celebrating by giving back, and showing our gratitude for our clients and partners with our Anniversary Party.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22.7" background_color="#ffffff" custom_padding="0px|||" z_index_tablet="500" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row column_structure="3_5,2_5" admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" width_tablet="100px" width_phone="50px" max_width_tablet="100px" max_width_phone="1280px" custom_padding="45px|||||" z_index_tablet="500" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.10.7" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" header_2_font_size="30px" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we've chosen 25 charities, and will be donating to one per day for the 25 days leading up to our Anniversary Party on June 4th. The Anniversary Party will be an opportunity for us to show gratitude towards our past and current clients, and our trade partners. There will be music, food, and beverages. Each of our 23 Living Stone employees have chosen a charity or non-profit. The two other organizations are the Black Mountain Fire Department, and the Black Mountain Police department because they have served us while the Living Stone Office has been in their jurisdiction over the past 25 years. Please join us at our Anniversary Party at Atelier Maison & Co. in Asheville from 5-7 PM on June 4th. To add to the donations for any of the charities below, please contact us. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129151618/25_Days_of_Giving.jpg" title_text="25_Days_of_Giving" _builder_version="4.10.7" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.10.7" _module_preset="default" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.10.7" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.10.7" _module_preset="default" header_3_font="||||on||||" header_3_text_color="#58a618" header_3_font_size="27px" header_3_line_height="1.7em" header_4_text_color="#675c53" header_4_font_size="27px" global_colors_info="{}"]1: Oceana, May 2nd Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. Aundrea Hutchinson, Production Assistant "I chose this charity because of my passion for marine life and the restoration of the world's oceans. In restoring the world's fish populations and protecting their habitat, sustainable meals can be provided to one billion people each day." 2: The Children's Center of Transylvania County, May 3rd We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and healthy home environment. Austin Fox, Superintendent "Nothing upsets me more than an innocent child being raised by an abusive parent. A child’s home and their parents are the world to that child. It should be a safe haven of life not a prison of torture and hate. That is one of the most evil things that exists in our communities." 3: St. Jude's Research Hospital, May 4th The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Chris Hamlin, Field Operator "I like that children get the help they need and families don’t have to worry about the cost." 4: Organization for Autism Research, May 5th OAR's mission is to apply research to the challenges of autism. Corey Tyree, Carpenter "My son is severely autistic and the more we can learn about it, the more we can help future families with autistic children." 5: Micah Cornerstone Ministries, May 6th The mission is to be a Christ-centered, gospel-oriented ministry, acting on the commandments of God in accordance with the core of Micah 6:8; "…do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God." Coy Davis, Superintendent "This ministry has a heart for breaking the chains of generational poverty, by raising up and equipping men with a talent to serve their communities and provide for their families. They share our core values in many aspects in the way they humbly serve. I partnered with them for many years in Honduras." 6: Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth and Families - Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Program, May 9th In 2008, Black Mountain Home began offering youth who have earned a high school diploma or GED the option of remaining in care while furthering their education or working toward a career goal. Youth in the program are expected to pursue some form of continuing education such as college, vocational training, an apprenticeship, a certificate program, or other approved educational program. Housing is provided in the Ray Campbell Independent Living Village on the main campus. Jim Crust, Superintendent "I believe that people that work in the trades are a dying breed and we need to start encouraging kids to get back into the trades and learnRead More
