Utah Home Make-Over 2007

Our Past Projects

From a small meeting in fall of 2004, to over 1 Million dollars in
donations to the Utah community, the Utah Home Make-Over team
has had the opportunity to work with the most giving and generous
Utah corporations and individuals. Look at the lives that have been
changed!

January 2005 - Putnam
Rose Park Utah

In January 2005, Adele Putnam 78, of Rose Park - and her two
mentally dependent daughters Linda and Virginia received a home
make-over.

Changing out 50 year-old carpeting and paint, as well as replacing
flooring and exterior, this 3 1/2 day make-over brought $70,000 in
upgrades and furnishings!

August 2005 - Richardson Family
Pleasant Grove Utah

After a fire destroyed the downstairs, the Richardson’s home was
condemned due to code issues - this left Greg and Holli and their
20 children homeless. Many of the children had disabilities - four
biological children - 16 adopted children from all over the world. In
10 days over $450,000 in donations and labor were gifted! People
Magazine told about this home make-over in a four paged article -
as well, the family was interviewed on Good Morning America!

December 2005 - Mondragon Family
Salt Lake City Utah

With the help of the Utah National Speakers Association and
Automotive Solutions, the Mondragon family was assisted as their
11 month old son received a bone marrow transplant. Christmas
gifts were given and both cars were repaired, allowing their entire
family to get to the hospital for daily care.

October 2006 - Smeltzer Family
Sandy Utah

Many members of the Smeltzer Family in Sandy, Utah suffer from
a rare degenerative disease called leukoensepholopathy. Their 30
year old home was ready to be condemned. In 14 days their 1,500
sq ft home was demolished and a 4,400 sq ft home was built in it
place!

Eaglegate College donated $10,000 in scholarship funds to the
Smeltzer family!

November 2006 - Schoemaker Home
Salt Lake City Utah

Lena Schoemaker and her mother Lorraine were hit by a truck on
their way to a family reunion. Mother Lorraine died due to injuries
and daughter Lena was paralyzed from the waist down. Over 14
days a wheelchair lift was installed, new flooring was placed, new
doors installed, and two new bathrooms were created.

May 2007 - Hanson Home
Sugarhouse Utah

On February 12, 2007 Stacy Hanson was shot 3 times by a
disturbed young man who opened fire in the Trolley Square Mall in
SLC Utah. His injuries required him to return home months later in
a wheelchair. Because his home was not wheelchair accessible,
the family believed they would need to sell their home. Partnered
with ABC4 and Good Things Utah, Platinum Homes renovated the
Hanson residence with the support of the Heart 2 Home Foundation
- over $100,000 in upgrades, addition to home and furnishings! On
April 17, 2007 the Hanson family was welcomed home live on Good
Things Utah!