YWCA of Greenville Named Non-Profit Partner for 2008 Southern Living® Custom Builder Show House

The YWCA of Greenville has been named the non-profit partner for Dillard-Jones Builders' 2008 Southern Living® Custom Builder Holiday Show House which will open to the public in December. The fully decorated, 4,000+ square-foot "green" residence will be open in Tuscany Falls for holiday tours Dec. 6-7, Dec. 11-14, and Dec. 18-21.

As the non-profit partner, the YWCA of Greenville will accept donations during the three-week Southern Living® Custom Builder Show House tour. The organization also will hold special fundraising events, and receive proceeds from a raffle conducted during the tour.

"The YWCA of Greenville is both proud and honored to have been selected as the non-profit partner for the 2008 Southern Living Custom Builder Holiday Show House tour. We hope this opportunity will allow us to re-introduce the YWCA of Greenville to the greater Greenville community," said YWCA Executive Director Phyllis Martin. "Through this new partnership with Dillard-Jones Builders, we look forward to educating the community about our mission and programs dedicated to empowering women through business, education, and leadership."

Thomas Dillard, president of Dillard-Jones Builders added, "Women are a strong influence in more than 80% of the home buying decisions, and are involved in the purchase of most major home improvement products. We have always recognized the purchasing power of women in the custom home building process and we are proud to partner with a local organization that is dedicated to assisting and encouraging the success of women in business, community leadership, and economic self-sufficiency."