Hands of Hope

Our mission: "To impact and improve the lives of people." Our goal: Significance.

Buffini & Company partnered with Habitat for Humanity International in 2006 to build four homes in storm-ravaged Louisiana. In 2007, we built 12 more homes in our major market areas nationwide. In October 2008, we completed an eight day "blitz-build" of a single home in Baton Rogue, LA.

Remembering the first Baton Rouge event in 2006, Dan Bogojevich, one of the catalysts behind it all, reflects, "It's a beautiful thing to watch the people you help; to see their faces as a new hope is born. Individuals who have built homes and lives, only to lose it all – so that their few remaining possessions fit in a small car's trunk – are given an opportunity to begin again. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, and it reflects in their eyes. They have renewed strength, resolve and confidence for the future."

Our first Hands of Hope project was such an incredible success, we knew we had to forge ahead. So, Hands of Hope continued bringing hope and homes to families in need.

The 2008 Baton Rogue "blitz-build" was an eight day, hands-on effort with volunteers from the Buffini & Company Community as well as Servant Leaders. Those who participated weren’t construction "experts," though they worked on framing, roofing, siding, painting and landscaping. Onsite volunteers also served as medical first responders and helped with registration, clean up and food service.

In the end, it all came down to people reaching out in a singleness of purpose to help other people in need. If you would like to donate, please make your check payable to Providence Systems Foundation and mail your donation to:

Providence Systems Foundation
Attn: Mike Taylor
5770 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008