ATLANTA, Nov. 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity
International and DuPont today announced they are renewing their
annual global partnership. As part of the collaboration, DuPont
will donate products to local Habitat for Humanity affiliates as
well as provide cash donations that support employee volunteer
builds around the world.
In 2023, DuPont committed $400,000 to support local Habitat
for Humanity affiliates near DuPont offices and plants, benefiting
communities across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Singapore, and South
Korea. In addition, DuPont donated more than
$600,000 worth of building products
to 35 local Habitat affiliates in the US and Canada, serving 195 families. This year,
DuPont committed to an additional $200,000 in cash and $600,000 in donated product to complete 19
projects across the U.S. Most recently, the company helped sponsor
the 38th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in
St. Paul, Minnesota in early
October.
"At DuPont, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and
affordable place to call home," said Tim Lacey, Global Vice
President and General Manager – DuPont Shelter Solutions. "Our
renewed partnership with Habitat for Humanity International
reflects our commitment to not only provide high-quality building
materials but also to empower communities through our employee
volunteer efforts. Together, we are making a meaningful impact in
the lives of families across the globe."
Since partnering with Habitat in 2019, DuPont products,
including Styrofoam™ Brand Insulation and Great
Stuff™ Insulated Foam Sealant, have become
work site staples at Habitat builds. DuPont's support of Habitat
for Humanity has helped families build energy-efficient homes with
insulation, air sealing, and weather barrier products that help
lower monthly utility bills and provide a healthier and more
affordable place to live.
"Living in a safe, dry, and comfortable home can not only help
improve health outcomes, but also has the potential to alleviate
housing costs, making homes more affordable for generations to
come," said Charlita
Stephens-Walker, vice president of corporate partnerships
and cause marketing at Habitat for Humanity International. "By
partnering with DuPont, we are able to ensure more families have a
safe, decent and affordable place to call home. We are grateful for
their continued support of our mission."
In its five years of partnership with Habitat, DuPont has
donated $2.5 million in cash and more
than $5.5 million in donated product.
In addition, more than 1,800 DuPont employees have volunteered on
Habitat builds. The company has also supported other Habitat
initiatives including its Home Builders Blitz, Neighborhood
Revitalization, and the Homes, Communities, Hope +You COVID
recovery campaign.
About Habitat for Humanity
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live,
Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a
grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in south
Georgia. Since its founding in
1976, the Christian housing organization has since grown to become
a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all
50 states in the U.S., Puerto
Rico, and more than 70 countries. Families and individuals
in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or
improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build
their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable
mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice
to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve
the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better
lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more,
visit habitat.org.
About DuPont Performance Building Solutions
DuPont
Performance Building Solutions is a global innovation leader in the
building and construction industry, providing products and
materials for all six sides of the building envelope. By developing
solutions for managing the air, water and thermal performance of
buildings and residences, we help our customers build
energy-efficient, resilient, and durable shelters in a rapidly
changing world. Backed by unmatched industry insight, building
knowledge, and technical support, as well as world-class brands
such as Styrofoam™ Brand, Tyvek®, and
Great Stuff™, our products and services portfolio
enables customers to focus on what they do best, no matter where
and how they choose to build.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation
leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help
transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse
science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas
and deliver essential innovations in key markets including
electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and
worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses
and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com/. Investors can
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the website at investors.dupont.com.
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