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Georgia-Pacific and Habitat for Humanity: Building Homes and Community Together in Atlanta

Georgia-Pacific and Habitat for Humanity: Building Homes and Community Together in Atlanta
04/18/2024 | Companies
The construction of our 35th Atlanta Habitat for Humanity home has officially kicked off, and the residence is already showing progress. Andy Konieczka, executive vice president of our building products business, shares insights into our enduring collaboration with Habitat.  ...
Atlanta, building products, collaboration, community partnership, construction, consumer brands, corporate responsibility, economic impact, employment, Georgia-Pacific, Habitat for Humanity, homebuilding, manufacturing, philanthropy, recycling, sustainability

Whirlpool and IU’s Kelley School Partner with Habitat for Humanity for 13th Home Build

Whirlpool and IU’s Kelley School Partner with Habitat for Humanity for 13th Home Build
11/15/2023 | Companies
On Friday, a collaborative effort between Whirlpool employees and students from Indiana University (IU) and the Kelley School resulted in the construction of a house for Cherri Morris and her four grandchildren. The house was officially dedicated the following day during IU’s homecoming game. This...
Affordable Housing, BuildBetter with Whirlpool, Climate-Resilient Homes, Community Service, Corporate Social Responsibility, Energy-Efficient Homes, Habitat for Humanity, Homecoming Game, Indiana University, Jeff Fettig, Kelley School of Business, Monroe County, Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation’s Global Impact through Habitat for Humanity Partnership

Whirlpool Corporation’s Global Impact through Habitat for Humanity Partnership
11/15/2023 | Companies
Whirlpool Corporation has achieved a significant milestone by donating over $125 million worth of products to Habitat for Humanity International. Since the inception of their partnership in 1999, Whirlpool Corp. has contributed more than 241,000 major home appliances, benefiting nearly 197,000...
Affordable Housing, BuildBetter with Whirlpool, Community Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cost of Home Campaign, Employee Participation, Energy Efficiency, Financial Support, Forum, Global Impact, Habitat for Humanity, International Partnership, Latin American and Caribbean Housing, Product Donations, Sustainable Homes, Whirlpool Corporation

From Renting to Homeownership: Ambera Pruitt’s Journey with Habitat for Humanity

From Renting to Homeownership: Ambera Pruitt’s Journey with Habitat for Humanity
11/02/2023 | Citizenship
Ambera Pruitt’s residence, like many others, is filled with photographs of loved ones, including her two daughters, her mother, and her sisters. However, there’s a unique picture that stands out - one that includes Ambera and a group of unfamiliar faces who joined forces half a decade ago to...
Affordable Housing, Community Bonding, DIY Home Repairs, Family Growth, Family Thanksgiving, Financial Education, Habitat Affiliates, Habitat for Humanity, Homeownership, Homeownership Training, Jimmy & Roslynn Carter Work Project, Mortgage vs Rent, Neighborhood Development, Neighborhood Watch, New Market Tax Credit Equity, Pet Ownership, Post-College Living, Remote Work, School Carpool, Stable Schooling, U.S. Bank Partnership

Empowering Onisha and Her Family: Habitat for Humanity's BuildBetter Success Story

Empowering Onisha and Her Family: Habitat for Humanity's BuildBetter Success Story
10/09/2023 | Companies
Onisha, along with her two sons, Jasaun (14 years old) and Zykail (9 years old), used to reside in an apartment in a neighborhood that didn't provide them with a sense of security. Despite years of paying exorbitant rent and facing difficulties in buying a home through the conventional market,...
Affordable homeownership, Affordable housing, BuildBetter program, Energy-efficient home, Family stability, Habitat for Humanity, Habitat success story, Homeownership journey, Whirlpool partnership

Empowering Homeownership: Building with Habitat for Humanity's Whirlpool Initiative

Empowering Homeownership: Building with Habitat for Humanity's Whirlpool Initiative
07/28/2023 | Companies
Habitat for Humanity's BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative has once again made a significant impact by providing a deserving family with not just a home but also a fresh perspective. This program is an extension of Habitat's existing BuildBetter initiative, aiming to construct more than 250...
Affordable Housing, Building a House, Climate-Resilient Homes, Community Support, Dedication and Hard Work, Empowerment, Energy Efficiency, Gratitude, Habitat for Humanity, Homeownership, Personal Growth, Self-Confidence, Sweat Equity, Transformative Experience, Whirlpool Initiative

Home Depot Foundation Grants $4.4M for Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Home Depot Foundation Grants $4.4M for Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
05/04/2023 | Companies
The Home Depot Foundation is stepping up to provide critical support in times of crisis. With over $4.4 million in grants to disaster response nonprofits, the Foundation is expanding its nationwide disaster preparedness, response, and long-term recovery efforts. These investments bring the...
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Habitat for Humanity’s Cost of Home campaign wins support from Whirlpool Corporation

Habitat for Humanity’s Cost of Home campaign wins support from Whirlpool Corporation
04/29/2023 | Companies
Discover the inspiring story of Mattie, a Habitat for Humanity homeowner in Rochester, New York, who was struggling to make ends meet due to health issues and the impact of COVID-19. Thanks to Habitat’s Cost of Home campaign, Mattie learned about the Homeowner Assistance Fund, which provides...
access to credit, accessibility, advocacy, affordable homeownership, affordable housing, community development, community engagement, COVID-19 relief, economic development, Habitat for Humanity, home repairs, homeowner assistance, housing fund, inclusivity, neighborhood revitalization, policy advocacy, predatory lending

A house built on promise, hope and legacy of women: Habitat for Humanity

A house built on promise, hope and legacy of women: Habitat for Humanity
03/27/2023 | Citizenship
Thanks to Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity, Aflac, and other community organizations, West Columbia, South Carolina will see the first new house built on Monticello Street in nearly 60 years. It's more than a house for Jazenia, the new homeowner. It's a house built on hope, promise, and...
affordable homeownership, affordable housing, Aflac, Central South Carolina, equity, Habitat for Humanity, house, housing, International Women's Day, legacy, Monticello Street, South Carolina, wealth accumulation, West Columbia, women

Volunteering is mutually beneficial: Anthony Reyna

Volunteering is mutually beneficial: Anthony Reyna
02/13/2023 | Companies
When we discuss Georgia-stewardship Pacific's framework and the volunteer work our employees do in our communities, we must mention Anthony Reyna. Anthony, a customer strategy manager, and his wife have participated in a number of Habitat for Humanity build projects, a long-standing...
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Home Depot Foundation collaborates with Habitat for Humanity, Team Rubicon, American Red Cross, towards disaster recovery in communities

Home Depot Foundation collaborates with Habitat for Humanity, Team Rubicon, American Red Cross, towards disaster recovery in communities
01/24/2023 | Companies
Tornadoes ripped through many Southeast communities last week. To assist those affected by the storms, The Home Depot Foundation is collaborating with Habitat for Humanity, Team Rubicon, The American Red Cross, and other non-profit organizations. Team Depot volunteers recently delivered nearly...
American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Home Depot Foundation, southeast communities, Team Rubicon, Tornadoes

Whirlpool and Habitat for Humanity helps family find a affordable home

Whirlpool and Habitat for Humanity helps family find a affordable home
01/23/2023 | Companies
“Rent was too high, we needed more room, and we were not sure what to do.” said Choua and her husband, KongPheng's, daughters Yuna and Arinya and son Vegeta faced multiple challenges that brought them to the point of seeking a better future. “We really hoped to have our own home. We live in a...
affordable housing, BuildBetter, children, climate resilient, community development, corporate social responsibility, education, energy efficient, family, Habitat for Humanity, homeownership program, housing adequacy, rent, resilient, utility costs, vibrant neighbourhoods, Whirlpool

Home Depot celebrates 40th Anniversary of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

Home Depot celebrates 40th Anniversary of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
01/18/2023 | Companies
Through neighborhood revitalization, education, innovative development, and partnerships, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity transforms communities. Since its inception in 1983, the nonprofit affordable housing developer has assisted over 2,400 families (over 6,000 individuals) with first-time home...
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Habitat for Humanity fulfills one more dream of affordable home ownership

Habitat for Humanity fulfills one more dream of affordable home ownership
12/04/2022 | Citizenship
  Maya had been concerned about the rising rent in Dickson, Tennessee, where she and her young son live. But she didn't have much of a choice because home prices were rising as well, giving her the impression that saving for a mortgage down payment would take a long time—if at all. Maya...
affordable home, cosmetology, Dickson, down payment, economy, Habitat for Humanity, home ownership, home prices, housing, inflation, mortgage, program, rent, rent prices, school, Tennessee

KeyBank’s charitable grants provide new affordable home to first time homeowners

KeyBank’s charitable grants provide new affordable home to first time homeowners
10/19/2022 | Companies
KeyBank's national footprint supports affordable housing and community development projects in low- and moderate-income communities. KeyBank is pleased to announce two recent charitable grants to organizations serving low-income individuals and families in Bucks County. KeyBank Foundation has...
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Habitat for Humanity helps Christina overcome fears of home ownership

Habitat for Humanity helps Christina overcome fears of home ownership
09/27/2022 | Citizenship
Here is how Christina overcame her fears of owning a home. Owning a home has been terrifying for Christina since at least 8 years, until she finally rented it. “I wanted to stop being afraid and go for it, but I heard good things and bad things about owning a home,” she said while explaining. "I'm...
apartment, BuildBetter, Christina, citizenship, family, flyer, Habitat for Humanity, Home, Indiana, initiative, Joseph County, North America, ownership

‘Bring on Spring’ Built On Philanthropic Collaboration

‘Bring on Spring’ Built On Philanthropic Collaboration
08/20/2021 | Environment
The Home Depot provided over “$200,0000 in products” to the organisations of “Habitat for Humanity” located all over the country. Dailycsr.com – 20 August 2021 – The “Home Depot” is the “largest home improvement retailer” in the world which, in the spring 2021, had entered into a partnership with...
Bring on Spring, Communities, Donation, Female Veterans Village, Habitat for Humanity, Landscaping, Philanthropy, Spring Collaboration, The Home Depot

Bechtel’s New Low-Carbon Plant Will Provide Affordable Power To Another 1 Million Homes

Bechtel’s New Low-Carbon Plant Will Provide Affordable Power To Another 1 Million Homes
04/29/2020 | Citizenship
Bechtel supports local economy, creates job opportunity, volunteers in the local community while it designs its new energy facilities by keeping the community in mind. Dailycsr.com – 29 April 2020 – Bechtel has newly built the “Cricket Valley Energy Center” will be supplying “low-carbon,...
advanced emissions-control technology, Affordable, Bechtel, COVID-19 response, Cricket Valley Energy Center, Donation, Dover High School, Dover Plains Center of Compassion, Dover Plains Community, Energy, Habitat for Humanity, Job Opportunity, Local Suppliers, Low Emission, Low-Carbon, N95 masks, New York State, Reliable Power, Volunteering

ReStore Addresses The ‘Challenges And Potential Expenses’ Of Disposing Furniture

ReStore Addresses The ‘Challenges And Potential Expenses’ Of Disposing Furniture
09/19/2018 | Citizenship
Habitat for Humanity and Subaru of America deepens their collaboration to raises additional fund for Habitat for Humanity’s mission. Dailycsr.com – 19 September 2018 – Habitat for Humanity is a globally known name which helps families to “build and improve homes”, whereby the organisation is...
Camden County, Collaboration, Donation, Habitat for Humanity, Home Building, Impact, Local Collaboration, ReStore, Subaru, Subaru of America

‘It Takes Every One Of These Things – And You!’ To Create A Habitat House

‘It Takes Every One Of These Things – And You!’ To Create A Habitat House
01/30/2017 | Citizenship
Habitat for humanity uses small & large contributions from you to create a better place for the humanity to live in. Dailycsr.com – 29 January 2017 – Habitat for Humanity partners with people from around the globe either to create or improve their respective place of residence, whereby Habitat...
Create, Donation, Donor, Finance, Gift, Habitat for Humanity, Support

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