It doesn't work like that," Kamaya said. 'Vanderpump Rules' Star Raquel Leviss' Dating History: James Kennedy, More One mums horror story has revealed the extent of Australias housing crisis, forced to fork out hundreds for a rat and mould infested property. Those children were the whole reason they got the home in the first place. They received a new 3,900-square-foot home near Charlotte, North Carolina. Their three younger siblings are all in different group homes. The Fridays ran a nonprofit organization called "House of Hope" and the makeover show created a store for them to operate. They were also given a storefront lease for their nonprofitHouse of Hope. Five years ago, a family from the Charlotte area was featured on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" -- a hit reality TV show that aired for nine seasons on ABC. Before they knew it, Devonda and James were making room for the five youngsters to join their own two children. From the first day, it was all about the money, he alleged. The broadcast included interviews with the parents. Chris and Kamaya claim the couple sent them to live in group homes due to their "bad attitudes." I loved them like they were my real parents. A North Carolina couple featured on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" are being accused of kicking out their five adopted children after receiving a shiny new house. I felt like they were my mom and dad. If you liked this story, like & follow us on Facebook for more. Their nonprofit store front now sits empty, but the Fridays still live in the house. The Fridays already had two children in their care and adopted the five young siblings so they wouldnt be split up in foster homes. The couple had been providing diapers, toiletries and other emergency supplies to foster families in need. The North Carolina couple surprised with a 3900-square. "'Extreme Makeover,' we desperately need you," James Friday. Weve done no wrong, he said. He added that they wanted to leave and that the Department of Social Services became involved regarding the three younger children. Couple accused of kicking out adopted children after winning home makeover. 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' couple accused of kicking - WSVN The Theory, Explained, I Tried Rejection Therapy Because TikTok Told Me To, By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. "It's not a Goodwill, or a thrift store," said Friday. In the episode, the couple say they have fostered more than 30 children throughout the years and run a nonprofit called House of Hope. We bought 200 pairs of shoes with those gift cards at Sears for a church uptown that was doing mission work. Devonda and James Friday had seven children, five of whom had just been adopted. This story has been shared 131,689 times. In addition to scoring a sweet new crib, the show also gave the couple a store for their nonprofit charity, House of Hope. James and Devonda Friday told WSOC that House of Hope was still operating and insisted that they continue to do good work for the community. "The judge he gets upset and is like, You leave these kids life for a whole year, then try to come back a year later and say you want them back. Kamaya Friday said, "The judge he gets upset and is like, You leave these kids life for a whole year, then try to come back a year later and say you want them back. Medical Marijuana bill passes NC Senate; some cannabis supporters against bill, PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. Five of the. North Carolina parents featured on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition The broadcast included interviews with the parents. She was supposed to put things inside the store. 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The parents James and Devonda Friday of Lincolnton North Carolina had taken in the five biological siblings and vowed to keep the family together but they needed more space in their modest ranch home. My brother and sisters were 5 years old. "We desperately need you to come and help us, Devonda Friday said.