HomeAid Orange County invites you to the return of Project Playhouse at Irvine Spectrum, a fundraising event showcasing the talents and creativity of the building industry to raise money and awareness for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Thrilling crowds since its debut in 1992, this popular community event brings together top builders, designers, and trade partners who donate their time and resources to create stunning, one-of-a-kind playhouse designs that will delight kids of all ages.
The playhouses will be auctioned off to the highest bidders on October 5th (at AV Irvine) with proceeds benefiting HomeAid’s mission to help people experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives.
Playhouse Village Tours (September 7-October 5)
Opening Day: September 7th
Time: 11 AM - 5 PM
Location: Irvine Spectrum (near the Giant Wheel)
Project Playhouse Village tours will offer the community and interested buyers an up-close experience. Opening Day on September 7th will feature special activities including face painting, goodie bags, and an opportunity to win prizes from Dave and Busters. Paused in 2012, Project Playhouse returns as part of HomeAid's 35th Anniversary celebration, and to raise critical funding.
With housing affordability continuing to impact more individuals and families in Orange County, HomeAid’s mission to build a future without homelessness is more relevant than ever. Proceeds from the sale of the playhouses, Playhouse Village tours, and the Auction Party will support programs and housing solutions for struggling families in Orange County. Interested playhouse buyers are encouraged to complete an online interest form or contact HomeAid at 949-949-220-1136.
Tickets for playhouse tours and more information can be found online at homeaidoc.org/projectplayhouse
Playhouse Builders:
Shea Homes
Tri Pointe Homes
City Ventures
Toll Brothers
The New Home Co.
Playhouse judges will cast their votes for six awards including, The Grand Award (Best in Show), The Designer Award, The Imagination Award, The Playful Award, and The Secret Garden Award. Community members can vote for their favorite design to determine the People’s Choice Award.
Project Playhouse Judges:
Wing Lam (Wahoo’s Fish Tacos)
Gretchen Rossi (RHOC)
Slade Smiley (Grayson Entertainment)
Steve Cederquist, (HGTV Flip or Flop/Flipping 101)
Leigh Steinberg (Sports Agent, Philanthropist, Author)
Steve Murow (HomeAid Orange County Board President)
Gina Kirschenheiter (RHOC)
Emily Simpson (RHOC)
John Lavender (Division President Lennar Cal Coastal)
John Patterson (OC Mazda President)
Charles Antis (Founder/CEO Antis Roofing)
Jennifer Friend-Smith, Project Hope Alliance
Project Playhouse Auction Party
Date: October 5th
Time: 6-10 PM
Location: AV Irvine
Bid on silent and live auction items, including the custom playhouses, and enjoy music by Power Serge, “OC’s greatest fake real glam metal cover band,” and artisanal culinary selections, while mingling with some of the best and brightest from the building, healthcare, sports, and finance industries, all for a great cause!
About HomeAid Orange County
HomeAid Orange County’s mission is to end homelessness by building new lives for homeless families and individuals through housing and community outreach. HomeAid Orange County was founded by the Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California in 1989. HomeAid develops emergency, bridge, and affordable housing for nonprofits that serve people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Since 1989, HomeAid Orange County has developed 71 different forms of housing, providing a place to call home to over 77,000 individuals.
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