Maple Grove, a community in Minnesota, is placing stakes in more than just its icy ground as winter approaches. Last week marked the groundbreaking of a new St. Jude Dream Home® Showplace, an initiative that churns the spirit of charity into the very foundations of its burgeoning Evanswood neighborhood. City of Maple Grove's local government social media detailed the event, noting Hanson Builders as the muscle behind the construction.
This particular home is not meant for a raffle or a giveaway, as St. Jude often orchestrates, but quite the contrary, this showcase abode will be sold on the open market. The twist, however, lies in where the money flows: 100 percent of the net proceeds are pledged to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, bolstering their formidable crusade against childhood cancer. Local vendors and trade partners, imbued with a sense of community and charity, have risen to the occasion, volunteering time and material donations to ensure the maximum funds can be directed to the cause.
As cold as the winters may be, the heart of Maple Grove is warm, and nowhere does it seem warmer than among those involved in the construction of this aspirational project. Slated to commence early this winter, the builders aim to hammer in the last nail, fit the final fixture, and polish the last pane in time for the 2025 Fall Parade of Homes.
Collaborating for the greater good has become a hallmark of Hanson Builders' undertakings, and in leveraging the Minneapolis/St. Paul Parade of Homes platform, the impact reaches new heights. This specific project is the first of its kind for the parade, forging a new path of philanthropy in the realm of home construction and real estate. For those seeking to learn more, the City of Maple Grove invites conversation on their social media post, where a link is provided to a CCX Media feature covering the story in greater detail.
The undertaking is as much a statement as it is a project, one that speaks loudly to the collective effort a community can deliver. It is a testament to what becomes possible when skill meets generosity, and endeavor meets compassion. In the building of a house, Maple Grove finds itself constructing more than just a home; it's building a future free from the fears of childhood cancer.
