HGTV Change the World. Start at Home.
As a partners in the community revitalization and environmental awareness initiative, Change the World. Start at Home, Rebuilding Together and HGTV are offering new opportunities for Americans to get engaged in volunteer community projects. The 2009 campaign highlights historic veterans’ group homes in eight U.S. cities -- Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Nashville, St. Louis, Philadelphia and Tampa. Online users voted for their favorite projects on HGTV.com/changetheworld. The veteran’s homes in two winning cities were announced during the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway 2009 special that aired on Sunday, March 15, 2009. Winners will receive renovations courtesy of HGTV. The work will include new insulation, appliances and windows to make the homes more energy efficient and will be featured in an HGTV special in October 2009.
The winning cities are: St. Louis, MO and Philadelphia, PA - Click onthe photo to read more about each winning project.
Video from a 2007 Change the World Project: