-- Countrywide Donating House to Blake, Grandma and Crowded Family --
-- Local Homebuilders Volunteer to Provide Free Renovations --
-- Surprise Announcement Made at Fundraiser for Blake's Bright Tomorrow --
HARTVILLE, Ohio, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- After the nightmare they've
been through for the past two months, the young son and other members of
murder victim Jessie Davis' family had a dream granted on Saturday.
At a festival to raise money for the Blake Davis Trust Fund and its
campaign for Blake's Bright Tomorrow on Saturday in Hartville, Ohio, the 2-
year-old, his grandmother, Patty Porter, and other family members received
a big surprise. Countrywide Home Loans announced that it would donate a
home to the trust fund to be renovated by volunteers from the Homebuilders
Association of Portage and Summit Counties and given to Porter and Blake as
their family residence.
Jessie Davis, nine months pregnant with Blake's sister, Chloe, went
missing from her Lake Township, Ohio, home in June. Her disappearance
prompted a massive volunteer search effort that prompted national media
attention. Her body was discovered 10 days later. Porter took her grandson
into her already crowded small apartment home in Green, Ohio, where six now
live.
"Countrywide has facilitated the dream of homeownership for millions of
American families, and this family needs and deserves a home of their own,"
said John Turcanik, Regional Builder Manager for Countrywide.
"Studies show that homeownership promotes family stability. We hope
this gift will provide a sense of security for Blake, as well as a place
for him to grow and a yard for him to play in."
Countrywide's participation in the Blake's Bright Tomorrow initiative
began when the idea was presented to Turcanik by Carmine Torio, executive
vice president of the local Homebuilders Association. Torio said the
members of his organization were eager to volunteer to renovate a house
where Patty can raise Blake.
"This demonstrates the kind of relationship that Countrywide fosters
not just with its customers and associates in the building industry, but
with the communities it serves," said Torio. "We are excited to get started
on renovations, just as soon as a suitable house is selected."
"When Countrywide told us earlier this week that they would give us a
house for Patty, Blake and their family, it really made our day. More
importantly, it will make a lifetime of difference to them," said Gay
Stevens- Fragale of the Blake Davis Trust Fund. "This is a giant leap
toward Blake's Bright Tomorrow."
"This never would have happened without the leadership provided by
organizers of the Blake Davis Trust Fund and the motivation of the local
homebuilders," said Turcanik. "Countrywide is glad they asked us to be part
of making this special gift."
Donations to the Blake Davis Trust Fund can be made on-line at
BlakesBrightTomorrow.com, or mailed to: 101 Central Plaza South, Suite
1000; Canton, OH 44702.
SOURCE Blake Davis Trust Fund
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Related links:
http://www.countrywide.com
http://www.BlakesBrightTomorrow.com
CONTACT:
Gay Stevens-Fragale of Blake Davis Trust
Fund, +1-704-400-8829; or Rick Simon of Countrywide,
+1-818-426-3872
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