Convoy of Hope will be featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s 200th episode and series finale on January 13. During the episode, which documents the building of seven homes in seven days in tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo., Hal Donaldson, president of Convoy of Hope, will discuss the organization’s work and plans in Joplin with host, Ty Pennington.
“Since the tornado struck, Convoy of Hope has been helping families in Joplin recover,” says Donaldson. “We remain committed to the city and its people and are excited to be a part of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s efforts to help rebuild and give the community hope.”
On May 22, 2011 an EF-5 tornado carved a deadly swath through Joplin killing 162 people and destroying hundreds of homes and businesses. Since then, Convoy of Hope — which is based in nearby Springfield — has distributed more than 2.6 million pounds of food, water and supplies to those affected by the storm.
Last October, as part of the city’s massive recovery effort, thousands of volunteers descended on the southwest Missouri city to take part in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. In one week, seven custom homes were built and several community projects were completed.
Watch Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on Friday (8/7 central) to see Convoy of Hope’s plans for Joplin.
