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Gems Team up with Habitat for Humanity

October 21, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


Dayton, OH- The Dayton Gems Ownership Group, in association with the local Habitat for Humanity branch in Kettering announced today that they will be volunteering on the construction of a new home for a Sudanese refugee family at 2730 Gaylord Ave, in Kettering on Tuesday, October 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

"We are so excited to have the support of a hometown team," says Jennifer Dean, Volunteer Services Coordinator for Dayton Habitat. "We are so grateful of the time these guys are taking out of their busy schedule to help a local family achieve their dream of homeownership!"

The entire Dayton Gems hockey team from players to front office members will be working very hard on Tuesday, but not at the rink on the ice or in the office answering phone calls; instead they will put on their hard hats, strap on their tool belts and give back to their community. All 19 players and the rest of the Gems staff will be installing doors and windows and hanging siding. The two-story home will provide Cirlio, his wife, Bronica and their seven children with an energy-efficient, healthy and affordable home in a safe neighborhood.

"This is a rare and unique opportunity for our team and we are honored to be a part of such an important organization within our community," said Gems President Joe Greene. "Dayton Habitat for Humanity is all about helping families improve their quality of life through homeownership and to know that we will have a hand in doing that is something all of these players and our staff will never forget being a part of."

Dayton Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1983, Dayton Habitat for Humanity has built or renovated 160 houses throughout Montgomery County, providing simple, decent, affordable homes to more than 750 people, including 450 children. For more information, visit www.daytonhabitat.org .

Season tickets are on sale now! Full and partial ticket plans are available. For more information call the Gems offices at 937-275-7777 or log onto our website at www.daytongems.com . You can also catch us on facebook at facebook.com/daytongems. The Gems host the Quad City Mallards this Friday, October 22nd at 7:30 p.m. then on Saturday, October 23rd the Odessa Jackalopes visit Hara Arena for the first ever meeting between the two teams, game time is once again at 7:30 p.m. The Kettering Medical Center is proud to be the official title sponsor of the Gems for the 2010-11 season.

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