Habitat for Humanity receives grant from Travelers Foundation to support construction of affordable homes across the United States
ATLANTA (Sept. 18, 2019) – Habitat for Humanity International has received a $429,000 grant from the Travelers Foundation, the charitable arm of Travelers, marking 17 years of funding.
“Travelers’ enduring support of Habitat has had a tremendous impact in communities across the country,” said Lynda Smith, senior director of Corporate Relations for Habitat for Humanity International. “We are proud of the work we are doing together to help families secure a place to call home.”
The grant will be used to help fund the construction of more than 40 affordable homes across the United States. Travelers employees will help build these homes, working alongside families in need of affordable housing. The funding will also be used to help make six homes in cities prone to hurricanes and tornadoes more resilient against these natural disasters.
“We have a strong commitment to ensuring the vitality of the communities we call home,” said Marlene Ibsen, vice president of Community Relations for Travelers and chief executive officer and president of the Travelers Foundation. “Our partnership with Habitat for Humanity is a reflection of that commitment, and we’re pleased to have the opportunity to provide not only funding but also thousands of volunteer hours to help families build affordable and resilient homes.”
Through corporate funding and the Travelers Foundation, Travelers targets its giving to organizations that focus on improving academic and career success, developing thriving neighborhoods and creating culturally enriched communities. Since 2002, Travelers has donated more than $5.6 million to Habitat.
About Habitat for Humanity
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. 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., and in 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.