By Sallie Rose Hollis
Construction is complete on the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Monroe, and the general public will be able to tour the home for free during open house hours, starting June 3.
Members of Ruston’s Zeta Rho chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha service group will function as the main tour guides. Ruston radio station KXKZ Z107 is one of the local sponsors.
The new home, located in Frenchman’s Bend and constructed by BRACO Construction, has an estimated value of $400,000. It contains 2,600 square feet, with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.
After previewing the structure at 204 Maison Drive to see its custom features, guests can reserve a $100 ticket for a chance to win the home. Proceeds from ticket sales help ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food so they can focus on helping their child live.
Launched in Shreveport in 1991, the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is one of the largest fundraisers for hospital. The program has raised more than $600 million through hundreds of giveaways across the country. This is the 21st giveaway in the Monroe market.
Starting June 3 and continuing until the drawing for the winner of the home, free open house hours are scheduled every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and every Sunday from 1-6 p.m. Weekday hours are planned June 19-21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The drawing for the giveaway is set for June 22.
In addition to BRACO Construction and KXKZ Z107, additional sponsors this year include KTVE/KARD, Dream Day Foundation, 3B Outdoor, Sleepy Hollow and Bayou Life Magazine as well as national sponsors Brizo, Shaw Floors, Trane, Bosch and Kichler.
For more information, call 1-800-726-9874 or visit dreamhome.org.
