Metro DKI Aids A Generous Family In Need

The energetic and enthusiastic Earnie Graham from Augusta, Georgia, is that rare person who seems to know how to do it all. Earnie has a zest for life and recognizes the fact that one doesn’t need money or material possessions to spread good cheer. She was so impressed with what the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia did for her daughter, Tiffany (now 22 years old), decided to become more involved. She started working there as a receptionist and has become their much beloved coordinator, in charge of overseeing the cookie and nut sales for her chapter and managing the Girl Scout store. Aside from this full time job, she is in college working on her B.S. Degree, and also makes time to volunteer at the Camp Tanglewood Girl Scout Camp.

Earnie, the loving but strict single mom of two children works full time, attends college, and still finds time to volunteer and chaperone for the Girl Scouts of the USA. Despite living in a small, deteriorating house, Earnie and her family approach life with strength, grace and above all – a smile.

Today, Tiffany is in the police academy with a dream of being in the FBI. Her ten-year-old brother, Timothy, has been forced to sleep on the couch in the living room ever since he grew out of his crib. Timothy’s grandfather, Ernest Graham, tried to build the extra room for him, but all work on the room ceased when Ernest was diagnosed with cancer.

On December 2, 2010, the much loved and admired Graham family learned that the “EM:HE” team would build them a safe, secure home in just seven days. Metro DKI assisted by providing drying and cleaning services, including dehumidification and round-the-clock monitoring and labor, to expedite the drying of the drywall, primer, and paint in the interior and exterior of the home. The project was completed the week of December 2, 2010 in Augusta, GA.

Metro DKI has been providing insurance restoration services in the state of Georgia since 1966 and has been a Member of DKI since 1996. DKI is the exclusive dry down and cleaning vendor for Season 8 of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.  Founded in 1974, DKI assists insurance carriers, commercial and residential clients with restoring properties damaged by fire, water, wind and mold.  


The Emmy award winning reality program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, is now entering its 8th season.  The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.