Construction crews are hard at work in Sylvania Township, Ohio, as the third‑year Greater Toledo Home Giveaway house takes shape. With winter on the horizon, the team is racing to complete the exterior so the home can be finished and awarded to its future owner before the cold sets in.
Building a home for a family and a cause
“What we’re trying to do right now is beat Mother Nature,” said Matt Maxwell, owner of Mavillino Custom Homes. “Winter’s coming, so we’re getting as much of the siding and exterior work done as we can.” The two‑story house, a departure from the ranch‑style homes of the previous two years, will feature a master bedroom, two and a half baths, flexible rooms that can serve as a children’s area or an office, and a full basement.
Tim Mays, co‑owner of Mavillino Custom Homes, highlighted the role of subcontractors in the project. “They’ve donated a lot of time, money, and effort toward this cause,” he said, emphasizing the community spirit that fuels the giveaway.
Raffle proceeds support ProMedica children’s hospital
The giveaway is more than a home‑building effort; it is a fundraiser for the ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital. Ticket sales help children receiving care ranging from newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit to youngsters battling cancer or recovering from serious injuries.
Tickets are priced at $100 each. Early‑bird buyers receive a chance at special prizes, but purchasing an early‑bird ticket does not remove the holder from the drawing for the house itself. “If you get your tickets in sooner, you get the chance to win those early‑bird prizes, but it doesn’t prevent you from still winning the house at the end,” Mays explained. All tickets purchased before the end of December will be entered into the final drawing.
Community impact and future outlook
The Greater Toledo Home Giveaway has become a beloved annual event, bringing together local businesses, volunteers, and families. By pairing a dream home with vital hospital funding, the program underscores the power of community generosity rooted in faith, family values, and personal liberty.
As the construction crew continues to install windows and pour concrete, the project serves as a tangible reminder that even in the face of winter’s chill, the people of Sylvania Township are committed to building hope—both a roof over a family’s head and a brighter future for the children who rely on ProMedica’s care.
Original reporting: 13abc WTVG Toledo (news) — read the source article.
