The inaugural Sod Day was held Friday, March 27th, at H.O.M.E.'s second completed project, located at 2082 41st Terrace SW. 

Landscaping professionals lent their expertise in guiding the volunteers through the sod laying process.  The result, a fully sodded yard, awaiting the family who will soon enjoy their new home!

Among the volunteers and attendees at Sod Day, H.O.M.E. founder John Barlow welcomed the new homeowners themselves, the Labreda's, Collier County Commissioners Jim Coletta and Frank Halas, Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, participants from Boran Craig Barber Engel Construction, Inc. and Wall Systems, Inc., (two of the general contractors who have assisted in renovating H.O.M.E. projects), and several of the H.O.M.E. Board of Directors members.

H.O.M.E., Inc. is the ultimate example of a successful public/private partnership. Many, many thanks to all the Sod Day volunteers!  We couldn't have done it without YOU!  Please stay tuned for information concerning the date and location of the next Sod Day.

Images from Sod Day:

John Barlow (rear) with new homeowners the Labreda's;
signing the paperwork!
(Photo: Birgit Pauli-Haack)

A very happy day for Mr. and Mrs. Labreda!
(Photo: Birgit Pauli-Haack)

John Barlow (l) greets Collier County Commissioner Jim Coletta (r)
(Photo: AboveWater Public Relations and Marketing, Inc.)

H.O.M.E. Board members Carol Golightly (l) and Gina Downs (r)
with Collier County Commissioner Frank Halas
(Photo: Birgit Pauli-Haack)

Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk contributes some muscle! 
(Photo: AboveWater Public Relations and Marketing, Inc.)

Boran Craig Barber Engel Construction and Wall Systems
volunteers making it happen! 
(Photo: AboveWater Public Relations and Marketing, Inc.)

John Barlow and Lisa Carr (Collier County Housing and Human Services)
withNaples Daily News article about first H.O.M.E. project 
(Photo: Birgit Pauli-Haack)

 Carol Yates of ERA Faust Realty Group and Tammie Hammer of
Collier County Housing and Human Services, take a quick
break from the Sod Day action!
(Photo: Birgit Pauli-Haack)