A charitable gingerbread competition benefiting a CNN Hero - Second Chance.

“The 2009 Gingerbread Collective,” a three-day Gingerbread Competition hosted by Arclinea in the company’s downtown showroom at 2515 Fifth Avenue, feature a public showcase of gingerbread houses designed and built by leading San
Diego architects, designers, artists and cultural leaders. From mid-century marvels to architectural-inspired confections, the houses make a delectable Fifth Avenue holiday window display, allowing the public to view and vote for their favorite design.

Houses By
The 2009 Gingerbread Collective features houses designed and built by some of San Diego’s brightest cultural and creative leaders, including

Architects Magnus, Studio: Anderson Inc, Artesano Arquitectura, ENS_Projects, Hollis Brand Culture, BA Smith Design Associates, Bells & Whistles, Boomerang for Modern, Jesse Designs, JG Color Studios, Little Italy Mercato, Esteban Interiors, LIMI Design Group, Matt Devine, Mi-workshop, Simply Italian

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About Second Chance
Second Chance is a San Diego-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that assists those with barriers to employment find and keep a
job. Their housing program is integral to the success of their workforce development programming; Second Chance operates eight
single-family residential homes with shared rooms and supervised living, and a six-unit apartment complex with shared apartments and
additional independent living. The organization maintains a year-round Food Pantry, and organizes Holiday Meal programs for its
residents. To learn more, visit www.secondchanceprogram.org.

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