Extreme Makeover:Home Edition w/TJB Homes

Ramsey Sheriff Letter to TJB Homes

2010-01-08T16:09:00Z

Still smiling....(Vicki Swenson)

2010-01-06T18:17:02Z

Tom & Jason,

It never surprised me that you would build another Extreme Makeover
home!! You all at TJB and your extended business family are such
heroes. That was such a wonderful episode last night!! My little
ones especially loved the Muppets- very cute!!

I am still smiling. It brought back so many great memories of meeting
you back in August of 07. We have never taken you or this house for
granted. We know on a daily basis how fortunate we are and we are so
proud to live in this house. There is so much to love about this
house and the one you built in St Paul. I think my favorite part on
both homes is the signature TJB address/house number on the front.
Each time I pass it I smile. It reminds me of the thousands of people
who came to our aid to give us a fresh start. I love it!!

Congratulations on another successful Extreme build and the rallying
of the St. Paul community. Your kindness and generous spirit has
affected so many. You truly are amazing people.

We miss you guys and feel like there is so much to catch up on. Like
two new grandbabies for starters!!

We love you and hope to see you again!!

WAY TO GO TJB HOMES!!

Vicki, Erik and the kiddos.....

I just wanted to extend A BIG THANK YOU for you guys for doing it again.

2009-10-21T01:18:34Z

Great article! I just wanted to extend A BIG THANK YOU for you guys for doing it again. I'm personally glad I had a chance to work with the both of you and your team. I had an awesome time with you guys. What a Great Build! I love your style and aggressiveness. You guys set the bar.....

Thank You,
Patrick Judson
Project Manager
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Just want take a minute and Thank You for the fun time I had at the Extreme Makeover

2009-10-20T18:20:51Z

Tom,

Just want take a minute and Thanks You for the fun time I had at the Extreme Makeover. It was great to see people coming together for a great cause. I had an experience of life time working with the TJB team the film crew and all of the volunteers that came out to help. During the build I did not see anyone getting upset or mad they just worked together that says a lot for the team that You & Jason put together for the build.

When I got back to work everyone asked me how it was. I said fantastic and I would do it again. They said from the pictures on the web site it looked like I was having a lot of fun. They all commented on my street cleaning job.

I had fun working with Jason, Justin Rick and you this week. Not many people can say that you built a house with your family in 96hrs.

Thanks for the Great Time

Scott

Scott Budzynski | Sr. Technical Analyst

Deluxe Corp

Saint Paul, Department of Safety and Inspections Thanks TJB Family

2009-10-19T20:01:18Z

October 12, 2009

Tom Budzynski
Jim Budzynski
Jason Budzynski

On behalf of the City of Saint Paul, Department of Safety and Inspections
I would like to thank you and the entire TJB family for your work on the
Extreme Makeover Home Edition. It is a rare occasion that we get to work
with an organization as professional and genuinely nice as yours. Under
the most stressful of building conditions all of you stayed positive and
open to suggestions on how to solve problems that always arise in a
building project.

You all can be proud of not only your product but also your ability to
work together and with all of the others involved in this project. We
received many inquiries about the quality of your product given the
Extreme conditions. We have assured all that your product is first rate
and a tribute to the building industry.

Sincerely

Dick Lippert
Deputy Director
Department of Safety and Inspections.

Morris Family Welcome To Your New TJB Home!

2009-10-17T01:22:22Z

Sandy, Reece & Mychal;

It was our honor to build a new home for your family. I hope this home and Daycare center bring you many happy days and memories!!! You will always be in our thoughts. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions or concerns. We will always be there for you.

Congratulations on your new life in a warm and safe TJB home!!!

Jason T Budzynski
TJB HOMES Inc; Vice President of Operations
TJB Development Company; Vice President

JENNA Properties, LLC; Lease Associate
TJB Remodeling & Design, LLC; Designer
HOMES USA, LLC; Realtor

Hey TJB Boys! Happy Reveal!

2009-10-14T21:15:17Z

Hey TJB Boys! Happy Reveal! I heard the house looks awesome. Wish I was
there to say thank you!! Dave and I are in NC. Congrats! -Kim

Exteme Makeover: Home Edition-West Side Extension Project

2009-10-14T21:10:15Z

The week is officially over. The West Side Safe Neighborhood Council
would like to send a big "THANK YOU" to the community agencies who
were involved with the Extreme Make Over: Home Edition extension project
over the last week. From helping with the park cleanups to working on homes
for our needy families, your patience and understanding have been invaluable
as our community underwent a huge transformation over the course of
the last week.

Although it was a long, cold and chaotic week please remember that
six additional West Side families, the Heiti (208 E. Prescott),
Bravo (220 E. Prescott), O'Kane (250 E. Prescott),
Lopez (260 E. Prescott), Lugo (228 E. Baker) and Fournier
(187 E. Baker) families were also helped in addition to the Morris
family. The generosity of TJB Homes Inc., along with the volunteer
coordination efforts by Coldwell Banker Burnet and the Neighborhood
House made this effort possible.

TJB Inc. secured donations for the lattice repair and yard
clean up at 220 E. Prescott as well as the garage support work
done at 250 E. Prescott. Valspar and Sherwin Williams stepped up
to the plate to provide paint and painting supplies. Dennis Winge's
Painting Co.provided oversight on the large painting projects for the
family at 260 E. Prescott. Personal Pride Construction donated
roofing supplies and roofers to oversee the roofing project at 208 E.
Prescott. The GAP-Youth Build program began tackling the paint job at
228 E. Baker. Volunteers from both 3M and Rasmussen College helped
out with the painting project at 187 E. Baker Street. A host of other
volunteers including the Girls Scouts of St. Croix Valley (our local
troop out of St. Matthews School) and the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin
stepped up to head the planting and park cleanup projects along side
with REDA, NEDA and WSCO.

Although weather, donations and professional expertise
determined which projects were completed, the WSSNC is
committed to making sure that other families we had initially
identified will get resources to help them find ways to get this much
needed work done on their homes (including the Boys & Girls Club and
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church). Families were very grateful to participate
in this Extreme Make Over Home Edition"West Side Extension Project"
and are happy with the work that was done on their homes.

Again, thank you for your time and effort in making this project a
success. Despite the few kinks, we couldn't have done it without you.

(Thank you to any other groups and/or individuals who we may have
unintentionally failed to mention...)

Martha Elena Varela
Executive Director

West Side Safe Neighborhood Council
209 W. Page St.
St.Paul, MN 55107

thank you to you and your team for what you did with the EMHE

2009-10-14T21:04:25Z

Hello Tom,

I just wanted to say thank you to you and your team for what you did with the Extreme Make Over Home Edition. I was able to volunteer and be a part of it on two occasions and enjoyed helping and being a part of it. You guys did a great job and made a wonderful difference in the community and the life of the Morris's.

If there is ever anything I can do to help your company or if there are other volunteer endeavors you participate in I would love to volunteer my time.

Sean

Sean Wait

Senior Mortgage Planner

(another) An Extreme Thank You!

2009-10-14T20:53:40Z

Thank you for the experience. It was great fun and very rewarding. I am proud to say I was part of the team. You guys are the Saints.......

Thanks again and if I ever build a house I will definitely come to you!

Have a GREAT DAY and MOVE THAT BUS.

Sincerely, Debbie Drange

P.S. Sorry can't make the "move the bus" event, but the volunteer celebration last evening was very enjoyable and fun to finally meet the deserving family. They are going to love the home you built.

Debra B. Drange
Accountant
Extension Finance and Planning

I want to thank all of your hard working team who built the Morris home.

2009-10-14T20:50:07Z

I was there and saw the dedication and effort. There
are 14,700 licensed family child care workers in MN who work an average of
11 hours a day for $4.95/hr.(Wilder Research, 2007) These providers, along
with center providers, enable 75% MN families to work.On behalf of the
36,500 child care professional in MN, I would like to thank you for honoring
a fellow child care provider for all her efforts. The home is a beautiful
place to raise many families' children.

An Extreme Thank You!

2009-10-14T20:46:11Z

What a great experience. I helped at the last one over in Maple Grove. At that time I just found out I had Breast Cancer but I wanted to help in some way. So I washed hard hats. It is amazing all the tasks in hands. No one really sees the all the behind the scenes. I drove by and peeked at 630p every evening on this one. I was so amazed on how it was all coming around. You guys are amazing. It really brings a tear to my eye. Thank you for being such angles and helping out these people. Say hello to Ty for me. I am fan of the show. Every Sunday night I get my box of kleenex and can't wait to watch the next episode. Have a great day at the Welcome Home party.

Thanks for all you do,

Mary Wolf

Mary Wolf

Mortgage Coordinator

Central Bank

Just a note from who we believe were your first listing in Blaine MN.

2009-10-14T20:39:25Z

Tom - Just a note from who we believe were your first listing in Blaine MN.
If you remember, the house was on the corner of Jackson St. and 88th (8800
Jackson St. N.E.) in Blaine. We were moving to Red Wing at the time. Well we
are still together and still in Red Wing.

We have read of you several times, most recently for doing the Extreme
Makeover program. That is pretty impressive. Keep up the good work. We have
always meant to stop and see you but we don't get to that part of the
Cities much. If we do, we may stop.

By the way, Sue as been a realtor for 23 years now.

Mike & Sue Halvorson

Abbey Carpet and Floor, Ham Lake

2009-10-14T20:21:14Z

Tom,

Thank you and your people for doing this again. We were happy to help. Let me know if there is anything we can do for you in the future.

Kelly Cosgrove

PS I can't believe Obama beat you out for the Nobel prize.

Sysco donation

2009-10-14T20:09:33Z

Hi Bob,

Thanks again for coordinating the food for us! The 8,100 pounds of food will go a long way in helping us feed our community. We want to send out thank you letters acknowledging the donation to all the vendors below, including folks from TBJ Homes and Coldwell Banker. Jack, Audrey and Tom: Thanks so much for making this happen as well! We'll keep you posted on our final numbers. Take care

Armando Camacho

President

Neighborhood House

179 Robie Street East

Saint Paul, MN 55107