OXNARD, Calif, July 25, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is partnering with D.R. Horton to offer a million-dollar opportunity: a Channel Islands Harbor waterfront home -- or $1 million cash -- for $150. Tickets for the House of Ten Thousand Dreams Home Raffle are on sale. Proceeds will help the Boys & Girls Club expand its services to accommodate 10,000 kids. They currently serve 6,700. For tickets, visit www.tenthousanddreams.org and download an entry form, or call toll-free to (866) 720-2582. Enter by July 31 for the first early bird drawing Aug. 5.
"Seabridge is meant to be a place where dreams are fulfilled," said Chris Chambers, northern California regional president for D.R. Horton. "It was a natural fit to work with the Boys & Girls Club to give our community's kids the chance to dream and to make their dreams come true."
The House of Ten Thousand Dreams is a two-story, 3,195-square-foot, single-family home under construction in the gated Port Province region of the Seabridge community and includes a 35-foot boat dock. The $1.3 million home includes three bedrooms, a loft, three bathrooms and a three-car garage.
A total of 18,000 tickets will be sold, and there will be more than 190 early bird prizes raffled off, including a 2007 Fat Boy Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Early bird deadlines are July 31 for the Aug. 5 drawing and Sept. 12 for the Sept. 16 drawing. The raffle ends Nov. 4. Early bird winners will still be eligible to win the House of Ten Thousand Dreams.
"These are great odds," said Tim Blaylock, chief professional officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme. "Not only does this beat out the lottery, but every ticket purchased helps create a positive place for kids and a better community."
By involving parents, volunteers, educators and the business community, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme helps youth reach their full potential through a positive environment, lifelong learning and programs dedicated to the arts, education, character and leadership development, health and recreation. Programs are based on physical, emotional, cultural and social needs, and are designed to expand participants' areas of interest. For more information, visit www.positiveplace4kids.org or call (805) 815-4959, extension 203.
Seabridge, a D.R. Horton development, is a 135-acre, master-planned residential marina village located in the Channel Islands Harbor, about 30 miles northwest of Malibu, Calif. This new community embodies the quintessential Southern California lifestyle where the dreams of boating enthusiasts and homebuyers with a spirit for adventure will be fulfilled. Built around six distinct neighborhoods, Seabridge offers a unique product and living experience. Residential offerings include single-family homes, single-level flats, town homes and live/work designs. Three bridges, including one for foot traffic, will span the marina and the channels, linking the island and the village so island residents can walk to village shops and restaurants, while mainland homeowners can enjoy private recreation offered at the Island Club House. The private club house includes a swimming pool, spa and sundecks, an entry tower reception area, courtyards and pavilion, and a fitness room. Public amenities at Seabridge include a waterfront promenade marina village with a plaza and mini-amphitheater, boat slips, and a retail center with shops and dining establishments. For more information about Seabridge, visit www.seabridgemarina.com or visit the sales and information center at 1199 Seabridge Lane in Oxnard, Calif., open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Model homes are open for touring.
D.R. Horton has been ranked as the nation's largest homebuilder for the third consecutive year. D.R. Horton (www.drhorton.com) is a publicly traded, Fortune 500 company, and a member of the benchmark Standard and Poor's 500 index.