Extreme Makeover--CU Style

February 20, 2005, 1:00 a.m. EST 1 Min Read

CHARLESTON, S.C. - (02/21/05) -- South Carolina FCU helped one familyhere build its dream homeliterally. The credit unioncontributed $5,000 to ABC News 4's 'Extreme Home Makeover' project,the local version of the national hit television show that selectsthe rundown house of one deserving family, then remodels the home.The credit union's contribution was put toward everything from woodand home accessories for the house to lunch for the crew andvolunteers. Credit union members James and Selena Hamm wereselected because Selena is battling multiple sclerosis and isconfined to a wheelchair. The renovations helped make the home morewheelchair accessible.

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