HGTV change the world...

The brick facade of this historic Art Deco style building in Waverly, home of the Community Mediation Program, is getting a much needed facelift — including a new storefront entrance, energy efficient windows, and a wheelchair ramp

Change the World. Start at Home is a community revitalization and environmental cause effort launched by HGTV in partnership with Rebuilding Together, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Natural Resources Defense Council. The campaign focuses on revitalizing communities and helping consumers make smart choices for the environment within their homes and daily lives.

Voters from across the country showed support by casting their votes at hgtv.com/changetheworld for communities in need. On January 1, 2008, HGTV announced the winners of the Change the World. Start at Home initiative live at the Rose Parade. The following cities were revitalized by HGTV and its partners during the first annual Change the World. Start at Home week that began on April 28, 2008:
 

Baltimore, MD    |   Denver, CO    |   Twin Cities, MN    |   Washington, D.C.    |   New Orleans, LA

A private home, an educational facility and an outdoor space in each of the winning markets will be completed through the help of volunteers and HGTV partners to help enable a sustainable change in each community. Renovation projects will include environmentally-friendly improvements as well as restoration of historic sites.

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Browse a collection of pictures & short videos featuring the sites and sounds of HGTV's Change the World Start at Home Week in Baltimore, including Taniya Nayak, designer and host of Designed to Sell on HGTV and the Scripps Productions crew members who filmed the activities. The slide show presentation requires that you have the free Adobe Flash® Player installed on your computer.

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Details about specific volunteer needs and workdays will be available by the end of February. In the meantime, you can learn more about the program and the projects it will allow us to complete by reading the following information:

• HGTV Helps Revitalize Baltimore Neighborhood - WBAL TV Channel 11 Video
• Volunteer Opportunities & Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) - Project Descriptions, Volunteer Information
• Rebuilding Together Baltimore Wins HGTV Contest (PDF) - Rebuilding Together Baltimore Announcement
• Baltimore Wins HGTV's Change the World, Start at Home Contest (PDF) - from Mayor Sheila Dixon