How you can take part in Extreme Makeover’s local visit

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By Margo Rutledge Kissell, Staff Writer Updated 7:36 PM Thursday, July 30, 2009

Are you getting caught up in the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition excitement and looking for a way to become involved in the local effort?

Enough volunteers have signed up to help, but organizers are still seeking donations. A food drive and blood drive also are being held.

“It’s not just about the family but the community as a whole,” said Megan Grote, a representative of local public relations firm Edward Howard for the project.

Food drive

A food drive being held in conjunction with the project will benefit The Foodbank, which helps those in need throughout Greene, Montgomery and Preble counties.

People who attend the House Reveal — which is open to the public and tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 — are asked to bring two cans of food.

Drop-off locations for the non-perishable food items include all Prudential One, REALTORS offices and Monro Muffler Service Centers throughout the Miami Valley. For more information, go online to www.extremecoventryhome.com.

Blood drive

Community Blood Center will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Lofino’s near U.S. 35 and Fairfield Road in Beavercreek.

Financial donations

Those interested in sending a check or money order should direct them to Coventry Extreme Family Fund, c/o Universal 1 Credit Union, One River Park Drive, P.O. Box 467, Dayton, Ohio 45409.

Donors also may visit any Universal 1 Credit Union.

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