Next Step Capacity Expansion- Kick off event

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEKICK-OFF EVENT: HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION DONATION HELPS DOUBLE PORTLAND RESCUE MISSION CAPACITY.(PORTLAND, OR – September 11, 2012) Wednesday, September 12 at 11:00 AM, Home Builders Foundation and Portland Rescue Mission will host a kick-off event for the Next Step renovation project.  The expansion to Next Step, Portland Rescue Mission’s transitional housing for men in addiction recovery, will double its capacity.Members of the Home Builders Association, including general contractor Nathan D. Young, will donate an estimated minimum of $325,000 in labor, materials and expertise by project’s end. The Home Builders Foundation facilitates acquisition and allocation of these donations.“We are committed to giving back to our community,” says Ken Cowdery, Executive Director of Home Builders Foundation. “It is a privilege to help Portland Rescue Mission positively impact more lives of more men suffering with addictions.”The event includes a brief presentation to outline the expansion, an overview of future use of facility and recognition of contributions to the project. Opportunities for questions and a tour of the site will also be available.Event location:   Next Step (10336 NE Wygant Street, Portland)About the Home Builders FoundationThe Home Builders Foundation, established in 1997, is the charity of choice for the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland. Their mission is to build transitional shelter for families in need and provide construction related educational opportunities for youth in need. Visit hbapdx.org/buildhopepdx-temp for more info.About Portland Rescue Mission Since 1949, Portland Rescue Mission has given hope to hurting and homeless people by providing meals, shelter and other care. Visit  www.PortlandRescueMission.org for more information.