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Wednesday, August 14, 2002 Cabinetcraft donates homes for the holidays John Wieland's Cabinetcraft division typically builds cabinets for homes and businesses, but recently decided to tackle a new kind of building project for a great cause. Company members donated their time and talents to the construction of fifteen 3-story dollhouses as a contribution to the 2002 Festival of Trees, which benefits Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Upon completion, the dollhouses will be decorated by top Atlanta designers and then put up for sale at the Festival, which will take place in December at the Georgia World Congress Center and is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors. The Festival of Trees is an annual event featuring an enormous holiday extravaganza benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the country. Children's Healthcare is recognized for excellence in cardiology, cancer treatment, transplant services and many other pediatric specialties and, as a nonprofit organization, depends on the philanthropic and volunteer support of the community. This year's Festival will benefit the organization's "Healing Without Hurting" program, which will provide education and equipment for reducing pain during the treatment of accidents and illness. Founded in 1970, John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods is currently building in 25 neighborhoods across Atlanta. Named "National Builder of the Year" and "National Housing Quality Award Winner", the company is the Southeast's leading builder of move-up homes. Cabinetcraft is one of fourteen sister companies that fall under the Wieland umbrella. While having a long-standing commitment to community development and involvement in the Atlanta Metro area, John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods and its company members donate not only money and gifts, but also their personal time and energy by building homes for Habitat for Humanity, participating in fund-raising events, tutoring children and much much more. To learn more about community outreach at John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods, please call the office of Community Outreach at 770-703-2152 or visit www.jwhomes.com. For additional information on Children's Healthcare of Atlanta or the 2002 Festival of Trees, please call 404-325-NOEL or visit www.choa.org.
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