Sunshine on a Ranney Day Renovators Share Kindness Renovating Hospitals and Homes
Peter and Holly Ranney were featured on NBC's Today Show for their renovation of the parent sleep rooms at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, transforming hospital spaces into calming retreats for families of sick children.
Read the Story →A Room Built with Dignity: How Sunshine on a Ranney Day Transforms Homes and Lives
An in-depth feature on how SOARD eases the daily challenges families face by creating wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, custom bedrooms, and therapy spaces at no cost.
Roswell Furniture Store Supports 'Sunny' Days for Georgia Families
Good Day Atlanta spent a morning at Sunny & Ranney learning how the furniture store funds life-changing home makeovers for children with special needs.
Tripp Halstead Home Makeover Reveal — Live Stream
WSB-TV live-streamed the Tripp Halstead whole-home reveal to 1.6 million viewers — one of the largest live-stream audiences in Atlanta local news history. The $300,000 project was SOARD's breakthrough moment.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day Helps Metro Atlanta Kids with Disabilities
The AJC profiled SOARD's growth, including their $40,000 Gas South grant and mission to expand their footprint across a larger geography.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day — Give Atlanta Feature
Atlanta Magazine featured SOARD as part of its Give Atlanta campaign, highlighting the organization's top-of-the-line construction and design work for children with special needs.
Holly and Peter Ranney Saluted by Braves as Community Heroes
The Braves honored Holly and Peter as Community Heroes. Players Dansby Swanson, Max Fried, Ender Inciarte, and Charlie Culberson surprised them at a makeover, presented a $5,000 donation, and helped move furniture. The couple was also recognized on-field during the game.
Women Making a Mark: Holly Ranney
Atlanta Magazine honored Holly as one of their 'Women Making a Mark,' profiling how she and Peter founded SOARD, opened Sunny & Ranney during COVID, and the emotional impact of seeing a child gain independence.
'I'm Home.' Football Player Paralyzed During UGA Game Reacts to the House Built for His Family
Devon Gales and his family experienced the emotional reveal of their new accessible home in Jefferson, Georgia, completed with a makeover from SOARD to support his rehabilitation near the Shepherd Spinal Center.
Hawks, Local Charity Surprise Teen in Wheelchair with New Room
WSB-TV covered SOARD's reveal for Kalen Reese, 16, paralyzed in a 2008 car wreck. Atlanta Hawks legends Dominique Wilkins, Tim Hardaway Jr., Kris Humphries, and Malcolm Delaney surprised him with a Hawks-themed accessible bedroom and bathroom.
Atlanta's Holly Ranney: Building Custom Bedrooms for Children with Special Needs
K-LOVE, America's most-listened-to Christian radio network, profiled Holly Ranney in their Positive People series with an in-depth article and podcast interview covering SOARD's founding story and 250+ families helped.
Girl Given Remodeled Room, Handicap-Accessible Van
AP wire story covering SOARD's princess-themed bedroom and wheelchair-accessible bathroom makeover for 7-year-old Zyah Goss-Pittman of Gainesville, GA, who has spinal muscular atrophy. Ride to Give also provided a wheelchair-accessible van.
Championed by Atlanta's best
From coaches and athletes to TV personalities and Georgia's governor.
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Community Heroes
Atlanta Braves
Holly & Peter honored as Community Heroes with a $5,000 donation from players Dansby Swanson, Max Fried, Charlie Culberson & Ender Inciarte.
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Celebrity Surprise
Coach Nick Saban
Coach Saban surprised cancer survivor Ally with a meeting with her favorite coach.
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Celebrity Surprise
Atlanta Hawks
Dominique Wilkins, Tim Hardaway Jr. & more surprised Kalen with his Hawks-themed dream bedroom.
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Community Partner
Coach Kirby Smart
Supported by the UGA community and their football coach and family.
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Everyday Heroes
Atlanta Falcons
Peter & Holly honored as Everyday Heroes by the Falcons.
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Celebrity Partner
TLC's Say Yes to the Dress
Lori & Monte helped with makeovers fit for princesses.
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Celebrity Surprise
Coy Bowles — Zac Brown Band
Grammy-winning guitarist surprised Ruby in her new ballet studio.
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Evening of Sunshine
Governor Nathan Deal
Governor & Mrs. Deal attended the Evening of Sunshine Gala.
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Mohawk & SOARD Partner to Renovate the Children's Development Academy
Mohawk partners with SOARD to renovate the Children's Development Academy
Local Flavor - Brightening a Kid's Day
Renovation Reveals: Peter and Holly Ranney create accessible bedrooms, bathrooms and therapy rooms for kids with disabilities.
Havana Nights: A Night of Hope
Sunshine on a Ranney Day raised $450,000 at its gala for home renovations, helping kids with special needs
Mohawk helps renovate Children’s Development Academy
Mohawk partners with SOARD to renovate Children’s Development Academy, creating refreshed spaces for children and families. Mohawk provides durable flooring for the project.
Georgia Family Gets Life-Changing Bathroom Makeover
Until this week, 11-year-old Tyrece and 10-year-old Maddie couldn't get into their bathrooms using their wheelchairs, but that's all changed thanks to a free room makeover.
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Authenticity, Growth, and AI in Remodeling with Peter Ranney
Peter Ranney discussed his journey from accounting to remodeling, the Ranney Blair Weidmann merger, practical AI use in construction, and how SOARD has completed nearly 250 projects for children with special needs.
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Top Knobs Partners with Sunshine on a Ranney Day to Reimagine Accessible Spaces for Kids
The official DPHA industry site featured the Top Knobs/SOARD partnership, detailing DJ's accessible bathroom project and the organization's 220+ completed projects since 2012.
Top Knobs Partners on Children's Initiative
Kitchen & Bath Design News, a separate trade publication from KBB, covered the Top Knobs and SOARD partnership providing decorative hardware for accessible bathroom and bedroom makeovers for children with special needs.
Top Knobs Partners with Sunshine on a Ranney Day to Reimagine Accessible Spaces for Kids
Top Knobs, a leading decorative hardware manufacturer and SOARD partner since 2022, spotlighted DJ's accessible bathroom project and the organization's 220+ completed family projects.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day creates children’s chairs for charity
SOARD creates children's chair line to raise funds. The charity was founded by Holly and Peter Ranney.
EP 7 - Sunshine on a Ranney Day & Artisan Design Studio
Holly Ranney joins Brew Talks to discuss Sunshine on a Ranney Day
Sunshine on a Ranney Day
An in-depth profile covering SOARD's journey from a hobby to a full-fledged charity completing over 140 makeovers, including national recognition on The Today Show.
Merging Craftsmanship & Process with Peter Ranney of Ranney Blair
Host Eric Fortenberry interviewed Peter Ranney on the Builder Stories Podcast about the Ranney Blair Weidmann merger, design-build approach, and founding SOARD to renovate homes for children with special needs.
Atlanta Nonprofit Creates Residential Spaces for Children with Special Needs
The official KBIS publication featured SOARD's accessible design work, highlighting how professional designers volunteer to create wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, dream bedrooms, and therapy rooms for 20–24 children per year at no cost.
Universal Design Projects Earn Top Honors in 2024 NARI CotY Awards
Disability and accessibility industry site Accessible Living covered SOARD's 2024 National CotY Award for Universal Design-Bathroom, recognizing their expertise in creating wheelchair-accessible spaces for children.
See the 2024 NARI Award-Winning Projects by JobTread Remodelers
JobTread listed SOARD as a 2024 National/Regional CotY winner in both Universal Design-Bath and Commercial Interior categories, the latter for renovating spaces for children, teens, and single moms recovering from homelessness.
Forty Under 40: Then & Now — Peter Ranney
Pro Remodeler revisited Peter Ranney's career growth: Ranney Blair Weidmann now runs $8 million in revenue after the 2023 merger, and SOARD completed 80+ additional makeovers since the original 2021 profile.
Celebrating Excellence: Insights from NARI Atlanta's National CotY Award Winners
SOARD was spotlighted as the National Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award Winner for Universal Design-Bathroom, earning three local, two regional, and one national award in their first-ever competition entry.
Transforming Lives: Sunshine on a Ranney Day and Construction Resources
Construction Resources dedicated a feature page to the SOARD partnership, detailing the Howell Family makeover for three adopted special-needs children sponsored by Jackson Healthcare, plus their contribution to the Sunny & Ranney store build-out.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day — Resource Listing
Parents Partnership, a resource hub for families of children with special needs, featured SOARD as a recommended organization for home renovations including wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, dream bedrooms, and therapy rooms.
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It's Always Partly Sunny in Roswell
The Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau profiled the opening of Partly Sunny and the story behind Sunny & Ranney, including how the head of the Atlanta Braves Foundation discovered SOARD while shopping in the store.
Nonprofit Transforms Warner Robins Home for Child with Special Needs
Coverage of SOARD's dream bedroom and wheelchair-accessible bathroom makeover for 4-year-old Ellie Graff, nominated by Coy Bowles of the Zac Brown Band.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day Receives $10,000 from Credit Union
The AJC's North Fulton section covered Delta Community Credit Union's $10,000 donation to SOARD to support home makeover projects for children with special needs.
Brothers with rare genetic condition receive home makeover at no cost
Sunshine on a Ranney Day builds dream rooms for children with special needs, like John and Joseph, at no cost to families. Peter Ranney's nonprofit made a bathroom for the brothers.
Mohawk Featured in New Sunshine on a Ranney Day Makeover
Coverage of Mohawk flooring donations for SOARD makeovers for Braxton, a 13-year-old with Spina Bifida, and Kaitlyn, a 10-year-old with Cerebral Palsy.
CR Celebrates 5 Years with Sunshine on a Ranney Day
Construction Resources marked their five-year SOARD partnership, featuring Harrison's (PURA Syndrome) and Noah's (paralyzed in trampoline accident) wheelchair-accessible bathroom makeovers with donated countertop fabrication and installation.
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Charity Brings Sunshine into Lives of Special-Needs Children
AJC Inspire section feature on SOARD's growth, including details on their six paid employees, the Sunny & Ranney funding model, and family reactions to the Gabby Shropshire makeover.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day Chooses Mohawk Flooring
Mohawk's corporate newsroom featured SOARD's latest makeovers using UltraWood flooring with WetProtect technology for children with Spina Bifida and Cerebral Palsy.
Roswell-based charity receives grant from KFC Foundation
Sunshine on a Ranney Day received a $10,000 grant from KFC Foundation
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Roswell Nonprofit SOARD Celebrates 1 Year With Party
SOARD celebrates 1 year with a party, has funded 12 room makeovers for kids with special needs. The nonprofit has a home furnishing store to cover operational costs.
My Top 5 Something: Lori Geary of 'The Georgia Gang'
Fox 5 Atlanta's Lori Geary named SOARD as one of her top 5 favorites, sharing that she served as board chairwoman for seven years as Holly and Peter Ranney grew the nonprofit to what it is today.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day Non-Profit
Peter and Holly Ranney introduce Sunshine on a Ranney Day
Former Southern Player Devon Gales Enrolls at Georgia
The SEC sports site credited SOARD by name for building Devon Gales' accessible home near the Shepherd Spinal Center, reporting his enrollment at UGA after the 2015 on-field paralysis.
Decorate for a Cause at Sunny & Ranney
A feature on the Sunny & Ranney store, detailing how Holly Ranney transformed an 8,000-square-foot mechanic's shop into a furniture store that funds children's home makeovers.
Peter Ranney, 39 — Industry Profile
National remodeling industry trade publication profiled Peter as a rising leader, covering his path from accounting to construction, founding SOARD, and the deeper meaning behind each makeover.
Blue Skies in Roswell: Charitable Group Opens 'Sunny and Ranney' Store
Coverage of the Sunny & Ranney store opening, including how the store replaced the $470,000 annual gala revenue lost during COVID and became a new fundraising model.
Local Nonprofit and Design Firm Team Up to Bring Sunshine to Children with Special Needs
The North Fulton Neighbor covered the SOARD and Crosby Design Group partnership and the opening of Sunny & Ranney Home Furnishings on Oak Street in Roswell.
Sunny & Ranney Home Furnishings Opens in Roswell
Coverage of the Sunny & Ranney store opening in downtown Roswell, detailing how Crosby Design Group and other design firms partnered to launch the store with all proceeds funding SOARD makeovers.
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Sunshine on a Ranney Day Expands
The AJC covered the launch of Sunny & Ranney, the nonprofit's new furniture and home décor store in Roswell, which sells designer items with all proceeds funding home makeovers for children with special needs.
Crosby Design Group, Other Design Firms Launch Sunny & Ranney
Coverage of Crosby Design Group and other Atlanta design firms partnering to launch Sunny & Ranney, with details on how board member Jennifer Crosby's firm donated inventory and coordinated Legacy Lighting donations.
Atlanta Braves Spotlight — SOARD Named as Grant Recipient
SOARD highlighted as a 2020 Atlanta Braves Foundation grant recipient alongside the MLK Center, CURE, and other leading Atlanta nonprofits in this national sports philanthropy feature.
Mohawk Partners With Sunshine on a Ranney Day To Provide Light To Local Families With Dream Home Makeovers
Mohawk partners with Sunshine on a Ranney Day to renovate homes for children with special needs, including Nygil and Priscilla. Mohawk donates flooring for the projects.
Mohawk Partners with Sunshine on a Ranney Day Nonprofit
Trade publication coverage of Mohawk Industries' ongoing partnership with SOARD, donating SolidTech waterproof flooring for bedroom and bathroom makeovers for Nygil and Priscilla.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day Able to Restart Home Renovations Amid Pandemic
WSB-TV's People2People community segment covered SOARD's return to operations after the COVID-19 shutdown, detailing how the nonprofit adapted to safely resume home renovations for children with special needs.
Local Non-Profit Selling Shirts to Buy Meals for Parents of Patients at Children's Hospital of Atlanta
During COVID-19, WSB-TV covered SOARD's 'Here to Bring Sunshine' t-shirt partnership with CURE Childhood Cancer to raise funds for meals for parents of hospitalized children at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Police officers help surprise 9-year-old with his own therapy room
Sunshine on a Ranney Day built a therapy room for Samuel, who has cerebral palsy. The room has a rock wall and treadmill to help him walk and run.
A Bedroom Makeover for a Deserving Child
Feature on SOARD and Copper Sky Renovations transforming 5-year-old Fenton McEvoy's Morningside bedroom into a Tybee Island-inspired therapy space for his acute flaccid myelitis treatment.
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'Design Is What I Do for a Living' — Crosby Design Group's 15 Projects with SOARD
AJC's 'Who's Doing Good' feature on Jennifer Crosby's design firm donating services for 15 SOARD makeovers, including ADA bathrooms and the CHOA Egleston sleep room renovation.
Crosby Design Group Gives Back
Feature on Crosby Design Group's seven-year affiliation with SOARD, completing its 15th project including Devon Gales' new home, and previewing the annual fundraising gala at Avalon.
Former Football Player Paralyzed After Hit at UGA Game to See New Home Specially Built for His Family
11Alive previewed the 5,000-square-foot accessible home in Jefferson being completed for Devon Gales, the Southern University football player paralyzed during a 2015 game against UGA, with help from SOARD.
Paralyzed in 2015 at Georgia, Devon Gales Finally Moves Into New Home
The AJC sports section covered Devon Gales moving into his new accessible home in Jefferson, GA, with SOARD handling the interior makeover for the former Southern University player paralyzed at UGA.
INSIDE LOOK: Devon Gales Moves Into New, Specially Built Home
WSB-TV's Tyisha Fernandes had an exclusive inside look as Devon Gales, the Southern University football player paralyzed at a UGA game, moved into his new accessible home completed with SOARD's interior makeover.
Holly Ranney: FACES of Atlanta
A second StyleBlueprint feature highlighting SOARD's growth, the Halstead whole-home renovation that drew 500 attendees and 1.6 million livestream viewers, and Holly's vision for the future.
Meet Peter Ranney of Sunshine on a Ranney Day / Ranney Blair
VoyageATL's in-depth interview with Peter Ranney covering both SOARD's nonprofit mission to build dream rooms for children with special needs and the founding of Ranney Blair construction.
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Renovating Homes for Special Needs Kids — Sunshine on a Ranney Day
Host Javier Mercedes interviewed Holly and Peter Ranney about SOARD's founding story, the Tripp Halstead project, and their mission to transform homes for children with special needs. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day brings boy's dream space to life
Sunshine on a Ranney Day makes over bedrooms for kids with long term illnesses
Sunshine on a Ranney Day brings teen's dream space to life
Sunshine on a Ranney Day makes over bedrooms of kids with long term illnesses, brings teen's dream space to life
Co-Founders of Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies Sponsor Child for Sunshine on a Ranney Day
National press release covering Pat and Janice Vinson sponsoring Jessie's room makeover in Winder, GA, including a Disney World trip on the Kids 'R' Kids corporate jet.
Friends Reflect on the Life and Impact of Tripp Halstead
Following Tripp Halstead's passing at age 7, WSB-TV featured Holly Ranney reflecting on SOARD's landmark 2013 home makeover for the Halstead family, which was live-streamed to 1.6 million viewers.
Tripp Halstead Remembered on Social Media
The AJC's tribute to Tripp Halstead after his passing at age 7 included photos captioned crediting SOARD's 2013 home renovation that made the Halstead home fully wheelchair accessible.
Tripp Halstead, Who Inspired Millions with Recovery from Tree Limb Accident, Dies at 7
Today.com's tribute to Tripp Halstead referenced SOARD's landmark 2013 home renovation that made Tripp's home fully accessible after his traumatic brain injury at daycare.
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‘Sunshine On A Ranney Day’ Renovators Share Kindness Renovating Hospitals, Homes
Sunshine on a Ranney Day renovates parent sleep rooms at Egleston Hospital for Children
Group Surprises Haleigh Cox with New Therapy Room
13WMAZ covered SOARD's surprise therapy room reveal for Haleigh Cox, featuring ladybugs and Colorado mountain imagery. The nonprofit spent an entire day and $5,000 creating the custom space.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day — Business Profile
Feature on Peter's Hilton Head roots and the Ranney family construction legacy, covering SOARD's founding, the $550,000 gala at the College Football Hall of Fame, and the $3 million raised in the first five years.
Designing a Space to Provide Peace to Parents of Hospitalized Children
Mohawk Group's blog featured SOARD's renovation of the family sleep center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston — the project that was also covered by the Today Show.
Special Needs Child Gets Big Surprise
Fox 5 Atlanta featured SOARD's dream room reveal for an Alpharetta boy with a rare brain disorder, noting the organization's goal of completing 20 makeovers in 2017.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day Gives a Young Boy a Room Full of His Favorite Super Heroes
WSB-TV's People2People community segment featured SOARD's superhero-themed dream bedroom reveal for a young boy with special needs.
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Coy Bowles — Living the Dream
Coy Bowles' hometown newspaper in Thomaston, GA profiled the Zac Brown Band guitarist's children's book career, noting proceeds from his book sales benefit SOARD, Make-A-Wish Georgia, and Camp Southern Ground.
Hawks Plan Surprise for Local Teen Paralyzed in Car Accident
Fox 5 covered the Atlanta Hawks and SOARD teaming up to surprise Kalen Reese, a wheelchair basketball player paralyzed in a 2008 car accident, with a Hawks-themed accessible bedroom and bathroom reveal.
Nonprofit Plans To Renovate Bedroom, Bathroom Of Paralyzed Student
Sunshine on a Ranney Day renovates bedroom, bathroom for paralyzed student Monica Lunn. The project costs $20,000
Holly Ranney: FACES of the South
An intimate profile of Holly Ranney as one of StyleBlueprint's 'FACES of the South,' sharing the story of SOARD's founding, the Tripp Halstead makeover, and building a charity from scratch.
KSU Student Injured by Drunk Driver Hits Milestone in Recovery
WSB-TV's follow-up on Emily Bowman's recovery credited SOARD's June 2013 transformation of the Bowman family home in Cherokee County to meet Emily's accessibility needs after she was hit by a drunk driver.
6-Year-Old Girl Paralyzed in Crash Gets Special Room Makeover
WSB-TV covered SOARD's room makeover for Monica Lunn of Canton, GA, a 6-year-old paralyzed from the neck down in a car crash. American Signature Furniture donated furnishings for the accessible bedroom.
Zac Brown Band Guitarist Coy Bowles Moonlights as Children's Author
Bowles book signing coverage where proceeds from 'Will Powers' benefit SOARD and Camp Southern Ground charities.
Zac Brown Band's Coy Bowles Reads Children's Book Benefiting SOARD
11Alive studio appearance by Coy Bowles reading his children's book 'Will Powers,' with a portion of proceeds going to Sunshine on a Ranney Day.
Zac Brown Band Member Coy Bowles Pens Children's Book
Coverage of Coy Bowles' children's book 'Will Powers,' with proceeds donated to SOARD to fund home renovations for special needs children.
Coy Bowles Pens Second Children's Book 'Will Powers'
Zac Brown Band's Coy Bowles donates proceeds from his children's book to SOARD, partnering with the First Lady of Georgia to promote literacy and kindness.
HPU Alumna Brings Sunshine on a Ranney Day
Holly's alma mater featured her journey from HPU interior design student to Rooms To Go buyer to co-founding SOARD, including the 1.6 million-viewer Tripp Halstead reveal livestream.
Group Surprises Local Boy with Rare Disease with In-Home Therapy Room
WSB-TV featured SOARD's reveal for Hudson, age 6, of Ball Ground, GA, who has Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. The team built a horse-themed therapy gym with a swing and saddle for in-home therapy sessions.
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Veteran’s Daughter Who Has Cerebral Palsy Gets Bedroom Makeover of Her Dreams
SOARD built a dream bedroom and bathroom for Angel, a teenager with cerebral palsy. The new room is wheelchair-accessible and features a painting station and makeup counter.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day Partners with Make-A-Wish Georgia to Reveal Dream Room Makeover
SOARD and Make-A-Wish Georgia teamed up to transform 13-year-old Andrew Lovin's Woodstock bedroom into a gaming oasis for the kidney transplant recipient.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day Reveals Home Makeover for Roswell Family
Coverage of the Vaughter family makeover, transforming 6-year-old Braeden's bedroom and living space to accommodate his Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome with padded rooms and safety rails.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day - Connor Bode's Reveal 2015
SOARD builds a dream room for Connor Bode
Sun Shines as Work Finishes on Cantrell House
Coverage of SOARD's 26th project — a full basement renovation for Grace Cantrell's therapy room, homeschool classroom, and shared bedroom makeover for two sisters.
Family of Children with Special Needs Gets Home Makeover
WSB-TV covered SOARD's makeover for Estella Sims of Decatur, GA, whose home was renovated to better accommodate her adopted children with special needs.
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Tripp and Stacy Halstead help out on Georgia Gives Day
Sunshine on a Ranney Day creates dream rooms for kids with illnesses, helped Tripp, Charlie, Nathan. Tripp's family gives back on Georgia Gives Day.
Georgia Gives Day Participating Charity, Sunshine on a Ranney Day, to Have Sunshine Kids for Meet & Greet
SOARD press release for Georgia Gives Day listing available makeover families for media interviews including Tripp Halstead, Emily Bowman, and Charlie Mabry, with a $75,000 fundraising goal.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day Hopes to Raise $75,000 on Georgia Gives Day
Roswell Patch covered SOARD's Georgia Gives Day campaign, noting 19 completed makeovers since 2012 and describing the charity as a leading Atlanta nonprofit with expertise in residential ADA-compliant modifications.
Sunshine on a Ranney Day Makeover Reveal for Briana Hudson
Sunshine on a Ranney Day creates home makeovers for children with long-term illness, including Briana Hudson.
Founders of Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies Recognized with Charitable Hearts of the Year Award
Pat and Janice Vinson, co-founders of Kids 'R' Kids, received SOARD's 2014 Gracie's Charitable Hearts of the Year Award at the Evening of Sunshine Gala, recognizing their $50,000 donation in December 2013.
Suffering Gainesville girl to see renovated home today
Sunshine on a Ranney Day builds dream room for Callie, Peter Ranney's team renovates her home. Ride to Give raises $70,000 for the project.
New York Man Bikes to Georgia to Help Another Georgia Child
The AJC covered Dave Nazaroff's Ride to Give bicycle journey from New York raising $87,000 for Callie Truelove, an 11-year-old with Williams Syndrome, with the funds going to SOARD for a therapy playroom construction.
Reliable Partners with Sunshine on a Ranney Day for Room Makeovers
Reliable Heating & Air blogged about their SOARD partnership providing electrical and plumbing services for Charlie's room, a teenager with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, plus upcoming makeovers for Tashawn and Callie.
Father Helps Family of Injured Boy, Faces Challenge of His Own
WSB-TV profiled Todd Harmon of All Star Landscapes, who connected with the Halstead family through SOARD's makeover project, only to face his own family crisis when his son Tyler was injured.
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Sunshine on a Ranney Day — Founding Feature
One of the earliest features on SOARD, covering the charity's first year, the Halstead makeover, and the heartbreaking loss of their first makeover recipient, 11-year-old Mathew.
Ray of Hope Shines for Bowman Family
The Cherokee Tribune covered SOARD's makeover for Emily Bowman, a Kennesaw State University student hit by a drunk driver and left disabled. Kohl's volunteers helped make her father's Woodstock home wheelchair-accessible.
Home Makeover Work Party in Loganville Today for Parker Family
Coverage of the Karson Parker makeover in Loganville, where SOARD volunteers and the Halstead family created a handicap-accessible bathroom and therapy room for 5-year-old Karson, who has Mitochondrial Disease.
Tripp Halstead's courageous fight inspired the community and beyond
Sunshine on a Ranney Day renovated Tripp Halstead's home, Peter Ranney's team making it handicap accessible. The family saw their new home for the first time.
Nonprofit helps prepare home for hit-and-run victim
SOARD renovates home for Emily, a college student with brain injuries. They made her living quarters handicap accessible
Organization to make over Tripp Halstead's home
SOARD builds dream room for Tripp Halstead, a toddler with a brain injury. They also helped Emily Bowman.
Goddard School Owner and Local Nonprofit Bring 'Extreme Room Makeover' to Family
Coverage of SOARD's early makeover for Gavin, a child with mitochondrial disease, where 100+ volunteers created a dream bedroom and therapy space in partnership with The Goddard School in Alpharetta.
Teen seriously hurt by hit-and-run driver preparing to go home
Sunshine on a Ranney Day helps Emily Bowman, a teen with a brain injury, by modifying her home. They will add a wheelchair ramp and bathroom
Nonprofit renovates home for Tripp Halstead
SOARD renovates home for Tripp Halstead, making it handicap accessible. Peter and Holly Ranney lead the project.
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Promo for room makeover on HDTV
Rooms To Go buyer Holly Ranney brightens kids’ lives
Holly Ranney scouts products for Rooms To Go, also helps kids with special needs.
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