If you’re a regular viewer of ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition, you may have seen the Beach family from the non-profit organization, Noah’s Landing Foundation. The cause is currently using our online fundraising platform. Melissa and Larry Beach of Kemah, TX were featured on the show this past April, after their home was devastated by Hurricane Ike in 2008. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Melissa about their organization, their appearance on the show, and future endeavors.

Reaching out and opening doors for others has long been a hallmark of the Beaches, and indeed was the catalyst for starting Noah’s Landing Foundation. “We’ve been doing this since 2000 to help other families in crisis, and to make sure they had better clothing, food, and other materials,” said Beach. The non-profit also offers parenting classes, support groups, and special formula for families and children in need of assistance.

The Beaches faced their own crises in September 2008 when Hurricane Ike hit Galveston Island, and destroyed many homes in the area, including the Beaches. Recruiting volunteers from the area, the Extreme Makeover team built them a new home. Based on the experience, Beach was inspired to help the Extreme Makeover team when they recently re-visited Houston.

Today, the Beach family are parents of thirteen children, nine of which they are foster parents to. Melissa shared with us her vision to one day expand the organization across the US, reaching across other areas in need, and help build communities. We want to extend our gratitude to Melissa for sharing with us. We also want to thank Greg Batiansila for his assistance in this feature. You can learn more about this inspiring organization by visiting their website, and Facebook.