Rebuilding Together & Empire Today on a Mission to Revitalize Communities

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Nov 23, 2011, 09:00 ET

Rebuilding Together & Empire Today Announce Partnership to Improve Homes & Lives Throughout the United States

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together is partnering with Empire Today, a leading provider of installed home improvements and home furnishings for over 50 years. As a National Sponsor, Empire Today will assist Rebuilding Together on its mission to improving homes and lives of thousands of low-income homeowners and families in need, across the country.

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"Rebuilding Together is pleased to welcome Empire Today as a National Sponsor," said Gary A. Officer, president and chief executive officer of Rebuilding Together. "Their services and dedication to improving the lives of homeowners and families within the home, aligns greatly with Rebuilding Together's work and mission."

"We are proud to be one of Rebuilding Together's National Sponsors and contribute to their efforts to improve homes and lives nationwide," said Marlo M. Michalek, vice president of marketing communications for Empire Today. "Our relationship with Rebuilding Together is just one more way Empire is demonstrating its commitment to our employees, customers and the communities in which we service."

Rebuilding Together is dedicated to providing safe and healthy housing to homeowners, families and communities-in-need. Their network of 200 affiliates, located throughout the country, provide rehabilitation and rebuilding services to homeowners within their communities, in order to create quality living conditions.

Empire Today, commonly known as Empire Carpet, offers free in-home estimates or on-site consultations, name-brand Empire carpet, Empire flooring and Empire window treatments from leading manufacturers, a Low Price Guarantee and one year financing options with approved credit.

In 2011 and 2010, Empire Today was a finalist for the prestigious national awards for Best Customer Service Organization and Best Overall Company from the American Business Awards. As a Better Business Bureau® accredited organization, Empire has an A+ rating.

For more information on the partnership, visit www.RebuildingTogether.org or http://www.empiretoday.com/Community-Relations

About Rebuilding Together Rebuilding Together is the nation's leading nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing extensive rehabilitation and modification services to those in need at no cost to those served. With the help of everyday citizen volunteers, skilled tradespeople, the support of local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together affiliates in America's largest cities and smallest towns make life considerably better for thousands of low-income homeowners and the communities in which they live by completing 10,000 projects per year. Rebuilding Together has programs dedicated to energy efficiency, veterans' housing, aging in place and Gulf Coast reconstruction. For more information, visit www.RebuildingTogether.org. You can also follow Rebuilding Together on Twitter @rebldgtogthr or become a fan on Facebook at Facebook.com/RebuildingTogether.

About Empire Today Empire Today, LLC, also commonly known as Empire Carpet, has been a leading provider of installed home improvements and home furnishings for Over 50 Years. Empire provides services to residential and business customers with a wide selection of products suitable for homes, small businesses, organizations and commercial applications. Our line of quality, name-brand products includes: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Ceramic, Vinyl Flooring and Window Treatments. The company provides shop-at-home or on-site consultations, next day professional installation on many products, quality products at great prices, and world-class service to more than 45 major metropolitan areas in the United States. Empire Today for a greener tomorrow – a leader in floor covering recycling. For more information, call 800-588-2300®, visit empiretoday.com or follow us: Empire Today twitter.

SOURCE Rebuilding Together