Sumter County, Georgia

Canadian kids raise $300,000 through writing contest for Habitat for Humanity!

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity, Sumter County, Georgia, Winnipeg

This years Meaning of Home contest also raised a record of $300,000 for local Habitat for Humanity organizations across Canada.

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  • This years Meaning of Home contest also raised a record of $300,000 for local Habitat for Humanity organizations across Canada.
  • Annika K. from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is the Grade 4 grand prize winner and her $30,000 grant will be going to Habitat for Humanity Manitoba.
  • The entries were outstanding and were so grateful to the teachers and parents who brought this important writing contest to Canadian students and helped fuel the important work Habitat for Humanity does across Canada.
  • Its never been more important to have kids involved and creating positive change in their communities.

Our Better Angels: Habitat CEO's new paperback offers message of hope, finding purpose and the power of helping others

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Ethics, Affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity, Sumter County, Georgia, Articles, Philosophy, Virtue, Humanity, Christ Presbyterian Church, Jonathan Reckford

"\nReckford offers seven timeless virtues that he believes can change the world kindness, community, empowerment, joy, respect, generosity and service and shares the stories of everyday heroes he\'s met through Habitat for Humanity who embody these virtues.

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  • "\nReckford offers seven timeless virtues that he believes can change the world kindness, community, empowerment, joy, respect, generosity and service and shares the stories of everyday heroes he\'s met through Habitat for Humanity who embody these virtues.
  • Reckford also served as executive pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota.\nFor more information or to purchase the book, visit habitat.org/betterangels .
  • 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.

MaintenX International Goes Onsite to Help Build Habitat for Humanity Home

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b'TAMPA, Fla., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --MaintenX International is hard at work helping another deserving family become homeowners in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas & West Pasco .

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  • b'TAMPA, Fla., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --MaintenX International is hard at work helping another deserving family become homeowners in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas & West Pasco .
  • "\nThis is MaintenX\'s fourth home build with Habitat for Humanity, continuing a multi-year partnership.
  • To learn more about their commitment to giving back, visit http://www.maintenx.com .\nMaintenX International is a fully licensed, facilities repair company.
  • For more than 40 years, MaintenX has been expertly serving multi-location retail stores, restaurant chains and Fortune 500 companies nationwide.\n'

Ron Cramer Announces Retirement from Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County, MD

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity, Sumter County, Georgia, Organizations

He also helped create the Frederick County Affordable Housing Land Trust the first in Maryland to reduce the cost of home ownership.

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  • He also helped create the Frederick County Affordable Housing Land Trust the first in Maryland to reduce the cost of home ownership.
  • "Compassion, exuberance and sincere gratitude are just some of the sentiments Ron projects when he discusses Habitat for Humanity and most importantly, Habitat homeowners," says Jay Mason, President of the Board of Directors at Habitat Frederick.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County, MD has been helping to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable home ownership since 1993.
  • Sarah Lynn, Development & Marketing Director, Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County, MD, 301-698-2449, [email protected]
    SOURCE Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County, MD

Trusted ER Volunteers to Help Build Fort Worth Family’s Habitat Home

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity, Sumter County, Georgia, Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth, TX, March 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare providers from Trusted ER, DFWs most innovative emergency room healthcare provider, are volunteering their time to help build a local family their new in Fort Worth, Texas.

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  • Fort Worth, TX, March 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare providers from Trusted ER, DFWs most innovative emergency room healthcare provider, are volunteering their time to help build a local family their new in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Doctors, nurses, and corporate staff from Trusted ER, alongside the Davis family, are building the Davis new home in the Como neighborhood of Fort Worth.
  • They are an integral part of how Habitat works, and we are grateful to the Trusted Medical team for stepping up to volunteer to help Habitat build back from COVID!
  • With more than 2,500 volunteers, Trinity Habitat for Humanity helped build 40 homes and repaired 105 homes in 2020.

The Home Depot Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Help Communities "Bring On Spring"

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Affordable housing, Construction, Habitat for Humanity, Sumter County, Georgia, The Home Depot, Do it yourself, Economic sectors, Economy

Providing more than $200,0000 in products, The Home Depot will give Habitat for Humanity organizations across the country the tools needed to help local communities tackle spring DIY projects and neighborhood revitalization efforts.

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  • Providing more than $200,0000 in products, The Home Depot will give Habitat for Humanity organizations across the country the tools needed to help local communities tackle spring DIY projects and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
  • After an exceedingly tough year, we know communities are ready to get outside and take on spring projects.
  • "We are excited to partner with Habitat for Humanity to provide the products and know-how to meet the needs of communities looking to complete spring projects."
  • The spring donation from The Home Depot builds on the decade-long partnership between Habitat for Humanity and The Home Depot Foundation.

Yale Celebrates Milestone of $20 Million in Product Donations to Habitat for Humanity International

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Technology, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity, Sumter County, Georgia, Yale University, Yale, Housing, Connecticut, United States, Yale, Habitat for Humanity

Yale is furthering its support of building secure home environments with a new five-year commitment to Habitat beginning this year.

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  • Yale is furthering its support of building secure home environments with a new five-year commitment to Habitat beginning this year.
  • Since becoming a national Habitat for Humanity partner in 2001, Yale has provided more than 1.2 million mechanical locks and door hardware to Habitat homes primarily in the United States, as well as in Mexico and the Asia Pacific region.
  • In addition to donating equipment, hundreds of Yale employee volunteers have helped build houses alongside Habitat homeowners over the years.
  • Yale has made a significant impact as a partner over the last 20 years, said Julie Laird Davis, vice president of corporate and cause marketing partnerships at Habitat for Humanity International.

Farmers of Salem and Their Independent Agent Network Gear Up to Reach Goal of $15,000.00 For Habitat For Humanity

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity, Sumter County, Georgia, Salem, Massachusetts, Salem, Oregon, Woodstown, New Jersey, Salem, Geography of Massachusetts, Geography of the United States, States of the United States

As part of our Earn More, Give Back charitable incentive agents will be offered the opportunity to support Habitat for Humanity, with Farmers of Salem donating $15 per policy written to the agencys local Habitat affiliate.

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  • As part of our Earn More, Give Back charitable incentive agents will be offered the opportunity to support Habitat for Humanity, with Farmers of Salem donating $15 per policy written to the agencys local Habitat affiliate.
  • Donations were made in the name of the agency in partnership with Farmers of Salem.The goal for 2021 is $15,000 to be donated to Habitat for Humanity affiliates in MD, NJ, PA & DE.
  • Founded in 1851, Farmers of Salem provides insurance coverage to homeowners and businesses in New Jersey and Maryland through a network of independent agents.
  • A partial list of events and organizations that Farmers of Salem supports annually:
    Disciples Pantry (Food Cupboard), Woodstown, NJ

MaintenX International Breaks Ground on Fourth Habitat for Humanity Home

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Friday, March 5, 2021
Affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity, Sumter County, Georgia

TAMPA, Fla., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --MaintenX International has announced their fourth Habitat for Humanity home build sponsorship and celebrated at a ground-breaking ceremony Wednesday.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --MaintenX International has announced their fourth Habitat for Humanity home build sponsorship and celebrated at a ground-breaking ceremony Wednesday.
  • We are excited to help make it possible for the Hortons to have a home of their own."
  • As part of the Habitat for Humanity Homeownership program, the Hortons will be asked to complete a series of homeownership classes and save $1,000 for a down payment.
  • For more than 40 years, MaintenX has been expertly serving multi-location retail stores, restaurant chains and Fortune 500 companies nationwide.

Fort Hood Area Habitat for Humanity to Use $200K for Homeowner Repairs

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Monday, February 22, 2021
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Extraco Banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have awarded a $200,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidy to Fort Hood Area Habitat for Humanity (FHA Habitat) for critical home repairs and renovations.

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  • Extraco Banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have awarded a $200,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidy to Fort Hood Area Habitat for Humanity (FHA Habitat) for critical home repairs and renovations.
  • AHP funds are intended to assist FHLB Dallas members in financing the purchase, construction and/or rehabilitation of owner-occupied, rental or transitional housing and housing for homeless individuals.
  • AHP funds must be used to benefit households with incomes at or below 80 percent of the median income for the area.
  • We respect FHA Habitats focus on stability and self-reliance of homeowners in the region it serves, said Cinthia Hernandez, mortgage operations manager at Extraco Banks.