Welcome to Happy 2 be Home's online update, where we bring you the latest news and events happening in our community. We are thrilled to share our ongoing projects,
upcoming fundraisers, and heartwarming success stories. Read on to stay connected with our mission of creating suitable home environments for families with chronically ill children.
This summer, we welcomed Kareem Bayoumy, a 14-year-old from Lansdale, into the H2bH family. Kareem faces multiple challenges, including Down Syndrome,
high-functioning autism, ADHD, and elopement (wandering without supervision). His mother, Maryanne, requested a fence to ensure Kareem’s safety while in their backyard. After reviewing several bids,
the H2bH Board approved an $8,000 grant to complete this project, providing peace of mind for Kareem’s family.
"Freedom! Kareem finally has the freedom to go outside in our backyard and I don't have to worry." That was a comment from his mom Maryanne when she called
to inform us that the fence project that we funded was complete. We often renovate a homes interior, but a fenced in yard can provide welcome freedom to the great outdoors. This fence now allows Kareem to enjoy outdoor time safely, and we’re thrilled to be part of making that happen.
In the spring, our board members Scott Hamrick, Melisa Snyder, Carol Savino, and JT Clark visited the Berta family home to assess the needs of Sophie, a 3-year-old
who was accepted into the H2bH family. Sophie’s medical condition prevents her from walking, so her family requested help in creating a suitable living environment. The project includes renovating a
first-floor bedroom and adding a handicap-accessible bathroom, ensuring Sophie has the care and comfort she needs. Contractors have visited the home, and we are awaiting further bids before moving
forward. The entire project will provide significant improvements for Sophie’s day-to-day life.
This past spring, Kyelynn Goering, a 16-year-old with Dravet Syndrome, was accepted into the H2bH family. Dravet Syndrome is a severe form of epilepsy that requires constant supervision due to
frequent, prolonged seizures. Kyelynn’s family sought assistance to convert their garage into a room for Kyelynn with a handicap-accessible shower. So far, we’ve received one bid from contractors and
are awaiting two more before the project can be approved. We’re honored to assist Kyelynn’s family in making their home safer and more functional for her unique needs.
In Lansdale, the project involved installing a stairlift or elevator to improve accessibility for Nisorgo. With the assistance of Mary Berlin at Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the
stairlift project was completed. The future project includes a new bathroom and will be completed sometime in the future for the family.
How to Apply for Assistance
If you or someone you know is caring for a chronically ill child and could benefit from home modifications, here’s the guidelines on how to apply to join the H2bH
family:
1. The family must own their home.
2. The child must be school-aged (which is up to their 21st birthday) and live within a 25-mile radius of Gilbertsville, PA.
3. Families are required to obtain at least three bids from bonded and insured contractors.
Once the project is approved by our Board, we provide a grant to fund the modifications. The grant is given directly to the family, ensuring that the home
improvements meet their child’s specific needs.
H2bH 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
On August 10, 2024, we held our annual “H2bH 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk”. With over 115 participants, the event raised $10,300 to fund our ongoing projects! It was a day filled with
energy, community spirit, and a shared commitment to supporting our families. Check out the winners and photos from the day on our H2bH 5K
Run/Walk 2024 webpage.
14th Annual Classic Car & Bike Show
The 14th Annual Classic Car & Bike Show on August 31, 2024, was a huge success, with 223 vehicles on display, ranging from antiques and classics to hot rods, motorcycles, and tuners. The show
raised approximately $8,000 to support our current and upcoming projects. A big thank you to all who participated and volunteered! For photos and event highlights, visit our 2024 Car and Bike Show webpage.
14th Annual Rubright Racing Benevolent Show
At our recent Classic Car & Bike Show, Board Members Bob Clark and Scott Hamrick met John Perry, (pictured left), an officer in the Pottstown Classics
Car Club, and (pictured right) Walter Ostromecki, who is the Club secretary. When John and Walt attended our show at New Ridge Fellowship with their cars, they noted that our organization did great work to “Enable families to provide a suitable home
environment for children with chronic, long term, multiple disabilities to enhance their quality of life”.
Their club's upcoming car show, the 14th Annual Rubright Racing Benevolent Show, normally benefits a needy family with a child with cancer or
other life altering problems.
This year, their show did not have any particular family in mind to help, so they and their Board wanted to know if the proceeds from this show could be given to
H2bH.
Of course we said YES and thank you very much!
The car show will be on Sarurday, October 26, 2024 at the NORCO Fire Company in South Pottstown, 144 W Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown, PA
19465. (MAP). The show is from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
For car show spectators, admission is free, and there will be food vendors, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and great music. As in past years, they will be honoring
our veterans that attend the show.
Our Board Members will be at the show all day to admire the vehicles and meet the people who attend! We hope you can come out to see us too!
We want to thank Rubright Racing Enterprises, Pottstown Classics Car Club, and J&S Automotive for their generosity to support our mission to help our H2bH families.
For show car participants, there will be Top 50 trophies, and 15 specialty trophies. The cost is $20.00 to enter a vehicle on the day of show. Pre registration is
$15.00. Make checks payable to: Pottstown Classics Car Club, and Mail to Tony Ziemba, 3 Sunset Drive, Douglassville, PA 19518. This is the only address that will be used for Pre registration.
Pre register by October 7, 2024.
When mailing your check to Tony, please be sure to include your name, address, email address, and the year, make, and model of your
vehicle.
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with Happy 2 be Home! We invite you to join us for a special event that's sure to fill your heart with joy and
capture the magic of the season. It's time to snap some memorable photos with Santa Claus!
Use your own phone or camera and take a lot of photos of not only your children, but your pets too!. We’ll have professional lighting, back drops, and props.
Bring your family, your furry friends, and your festive spirit as we make lasting memories together. Every donation, big or small, will go towards funding our upcoming projects to help families with
a child in need. Your generosity will make a significant difference in their lives.
Don't miss out on the chance to capture the magic of the season with Santa Claus himself. This is an event you won't want to miss, and we can't wait to see you
there!
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Entrance to the Sanctuary of New Ridge Fellowship:
2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville, PA 19525, (Map It).
Event Details:
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Photos with Santa (No Pets Please)
10:30 AM - 12 PM: Photos with Santa (Pets with or without the whole family)
Cost: By donation, you decide.
Bring yourself, family, and friends to Stable 12 Brewing Company in Phoenixville (MAP), because they have partnered with us once again to brew a craft beer on our behalf to be released on Thanksgiving Eve.
A portion of the proceeds from this beer benefit H2BH, so we would LOVE to see you there!
Hoppy 2 be Home is on its 4th year run! It's a one time brew India Pale Ale (IPA) that will be sold only at Stable 12 in 4-packs and the
production is limited!
Join us on Wednesday, November 27th, after 4 PM until ? at Stable 12 for the Beer Tasting Party. Have some great food, Hoppy 2 be Home IPAs,
and fun. Plus, get in on the raffles and win Stable 12 gift cards, swag, and beer! Your purchase of raffle tickets helps a lot, as 100% of those donations go directly to H2bH to help with our
upcoming projects.
We're celebrating and we would love to see you and say hello! Join us for the Hoppy 2 be Home party!
Designer Purse Bingo 2025
Our popular Designer Purse Bingo fundraiser is back! Save the date — February 1, 2025 — and join us for a night of bingo, prizes, and fun. Tickets go on sale in December, so stay
tuned for more details!
Hungry and don’t want the hassle of making a meal? That’s where The MARKETPLACE comes in. Simply place one of their meals into your slow cooker
in the morning and come home to a gourmet home-cooked meal that evening. No prep, no mess, just great food! Be sure to check back frequently and see what's new!
Video Project in the Works
Thank you to Nick Savino, founder and creative director of NGS Productions in
Phoenixville, for helping to create a video story about H2bH. Recently, Nick, a professional videographer and content creator, and Board member Carol Savino, visited two families, Kevin
Nguyen's family and Candace Scott’s family.
The room renovation projects in these homes included bathroom remodeling and wheelchair accommodations that had been made with the assistance of
H2bH.
The purpose of the visits was to video and interview the families whose lives were positively impacted by the transformation of their homes for the
sake of their child.
It was a heartwarming experience for both Nick and Carol listening to their stories of how the renovations played a major role in significantly impacting the ease
of daily life. The families explained how it's made safety, comfort and daily routines like bathing their children so easy. These are the little things that we all take for
granted.
In their interviews, both families spoke of how grateful they are to Happy 2 be Home, and in turn, it made both Nick and Carol realize even more how absolutely
wonderful this organization is. Nick, thank you, and we can’t wait to see the finished video!
We are incredibly grateful to all our sponsors for their generous support this year.
A big thank you to our title sponsor of the year,
Endeavor Business Brokers. Not only do they write us a big
check, but EBB Partners Drew Carney and JT Clark are both on our Board!
We are especially grateful to: New Ridge
Fellowship, US Cold Storage, Gerhart, Hartman & Ritner, Avanti Plumbing and Drains, Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation
Centers, Hello Garage, OWM Law, Stable 12 Brewing Company, Pottstown Area Health & Wellness
Foundation, Realty ONE Group Restore, Dairy Queen Gilbertsville, the United Way of Boyertown,
and NGS Productions for
their generous sponsorships. Thank you! Your support is crucial in helping us continue our mission!
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