Chad Ray, owner of Olde Heritage Builders, is excited to announce the launch of the new "green" web hub, SheildsofGreen.com. Shields of Green connects resources regarding green consulting, green building and green farming in the Triangle area of NC.

Zebulon, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/25/2011 -- Olde Heritage Builders, a Zebulon based home building and Realty company known for their commitment to sustainability, has announced the launch of their new web hub, Shields of Green (http://www.ShieldsofGreen.com). This site serves as a resource connecting the different entities founded by the Ray family, including Olde Heritage Building, Ray Family Farms, NC Energy Savers, The Green Builder Guy, The Greater Good Network, and more.

What started in 1974 as a woman owned business by Betty Ray has grown into a multigenerational and family owned multitude of companies. "We base all of our businesses off of one core belief: to meet the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own," says Olde Heritage Owner, Chad Ray. "Some call that the definition of sustainability and others call that leaving the world better than how one found it. Our family businesses believe in and practice the triple bottom line principal, which we define as achieving financial profits in a free market system that does not jeopardize the planet and also stands up for the social justice of all people."

Shields of Green, http://www.ShieldsofGreen.com, provides links to nine valuable resources in the sustainable community, all owned, managed, run or sponsored by the Ray family. Some of the most notable include Olde Heritage building and Ray Family Farms. Olde Heritage Builders is a sustainable building company specializing in certified green and energy star homes. Servicing the Raleigh, Wake Forest, Wilson, Zebulon, Wendell and Knightdale region of NC, Olde Heritage Builders & Realty focuses on bringing sustainable living to North Carolina. "100% of our homes are Energy Star and Green Build Certified through the Green Builders of the Triangle program," said Chad Ray, owner and president of Olde Heritage Builders and past Chair Green Builders of the Triangle and the NC HBA's Green Building Council.

Ray Family Farms is a small family owned farm located in Bunn, NC. With several generations of small crop and tobacco farmers in the Ray family, they are now combining their history with resources for the future by producing pasture raised animals from conception to consumption. Their pasture raised beef, pork, chicken and produce is available for sale at their farm in Bunn NC, and on their website at Rayfamilyfarms.com.

The Ray family's commitment to energy conservation and sustainability provides anyone within reach of Raleigh, NC the opportunity to work with a collection of companies dedicated to supporting the green initiative in North Carolina. For more information, visit their web hub http://www.ShieldsofGreen.com or contact chad@shieldsofgreen.com

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Olde Heritage is a proud sponsor of the Green Miracle Home Project.

Zebulon, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/29/2010 -- Is the glass half-full or half-empty? There are two ways of looking at a situation, and we each have the choice each day to work hard, plan carefully and pray dutifully that today's glass will, at the day's end, will be overflowing. And while it's sometimes difficult to stay focused on that objective, in the end, it is the only way to long term happiness and peace.

Most people would agree the last few years have been hard. There will always fluctuations in our economy; however, the challenge after this recession seems different than in the past. I believe we all must find our place and have a zest for our careers in order to be successful in our professional – and personal – lives. At Olde Heritage Builders we do our very best to be relevant and inventive by only building homes that are truly green. We're also committed to helping others along the way while remaining passionate about what we do.

The above was mentioned to lay a foundation for explaining why Olde Heritage is building the 2010 Green Miracle Home to benefit Duke Children's Hospital. This marks our fifth year partnering with Duke, and we have donated $1,000.00 from each home sold during the past three years.

This year we are partnering with the following to build a home in our award-winning Wakefield Meadows neighborhood in Zebulon, NC:

* Duke Children's Hospital
* WRAL
* Mix 101.5 FM
* Whitley Furniture Galleries

All profits from the sale of this home will go to the Mix 101.5 radiothon in February. Over the years, the Radiothon has raised millions to benefit patients and research at Duke Children's Hospital. We feel the green home aspect is an excellent fit because one benefit of green building is superior indoor air quality and its benefits to the homeowner's health. The home features many wonderful features including coffered ceilings, beautiful cabinetry and trim, sealed crawlspace and attic, an outdoor fireplace and serenity garden, CREE LED lighting, and trim, and much more.

This project has given a boost to our team's morale as almost every one of our trade partners has donated time, work, and materials to help the cause. We've had a lot of interested buyers in the home and are taking our mentioned "half-full approach" toward its early sale.

Opportunities to partner with us are available as well. We will be hosting a Grand Opening Gala at the home from 5-8:00pm on October 2. We will offer wonderful catering, wine, and a jazz trio. Duke patient families and Mix 101.5 personalities will be there. Donations are accepted and will go directly to the Hospital. The home will also be open during the first three weekends in October for the Wake County Parade of Homes. In addition the home will be open on the following dates from noon to 5PM:

* October 2 - 4
* October 8 - 10
* October 15 - 17

While the donation box will remain on site during these weekends, and any donations will be appreciated, they are in no way expected during the Parade of Homes.

Please join us and be a part of doing something wonderful for the children who so need the miracles they receive at Duke Children's Hospital. I've spent a lot of time with many of these children, and I can tell you, their glasses are always half-full.

To learn more about green building, please visit http://www.OldeHeritage.com or call 919-269-4555.

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