IRVINE, CALIF (March 10, 2006) HomeAid Orange County is hosting its 8th Annual Rainbow of Hope Ball presenting "A Night at the Copa " on Saturday, June 10 at The Island Hotel, formerly the Four Seasons in Newport Beach beginning at 6:00 p.m. The event will honor the work of committed companies and individuals that have given unselfishly to aid transitionally homeless men, women and children.

As the highlight of the evening, HomeAid Orange County will recognize outstanding contributors by presenting its Rainbow of Hope Award to exceptional building industry and community leaders. This year's Rainbow of Hope Award recipients are:

Builder: Oltmans Construction
Care Provider: Operation OC/Orange County Rescue Mission
Corporate Partner: ORANGE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Consultant: Hall & Foreman, Inc. and Brandow & Johnston
Sub-Contractors: Nicholas Lane Contractors, Inc. and TWR Framing
Supplier: Walters Wholesale Electric Company
Volunteer: Lee Rogaliner

The event includes show-stopping entertainment, gourmet meal, hosted bar, dancing, and a live and silent auction. The cost to attend is $250 per person. Please call HomeAid Orange County at (949) 553-9510 to make your reservations.

The Rainbow of Hope Ball serves as a primary fundraiser to aid in HomeAid Orange County's mission of building and renovating shelters for temporarily homeless men, women and children. HomeAid Orange County, the founding chapter of HomeAid National, was established by the leadership of the Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California in 1989, and has been charged with the mission of building and renovating shelters for temporarily homeless Orange County men, women and children.

Since its inception, HomeAid Orange County has completed 38 shelter projects with two currently under construction or in the planning stage. For more information call HomeAid Orange County (949) 553-9510 or visit the website at www.homeaidoc.org.