State Farm celebrates more than 30 years of partnership with Habitat for Humanity International
ATLANTA (June 5, 2025) — State Farm announced today that it is renewing its longstanding national partnership of more than 30 years with Habitat for Humanity International. This year, State Farm is increasing its contributions to $2.6 million to support Habitat and its affiliate network in engaging with and mobilizing youth as well as creating resilient-focused housing solutions in communities across the U.S.
Through the renewed partnership, State Farm is continuing their sponsorship of Habitat’s youth engagement programs, which enable local Habitat affiliates to partner with young leaders on community projects that support local affordable housing efforts. The funding from State Farm this year will also support the global housing nonprofit’s disaster resilience program, Habitat Strong, helping local Habitat affiliates build and repair homes in disaster-prone areas and ensure they exceed industry standards to better withstand extreme weather conditions.
In addition to philanthropic grants, State Farm employees and agents regularly partner with Habitat through local affiliate volunteerism and individual giving. On June 7, State Farm will promote employee engagement with local affiliates and encourage donations during their Founder’s Day celebration. Additionally, State Farm will double the match of employee and agent donations to Habitat for Humanity International received between June 2–9.
“For over 30 years, State Farm has been a proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity in its efforts to build and improve safe, affordable homes,” said Rasheed Merritt, State Farm assistant vice president of corporate responsibility. “Beyond financial contributions, our employees and agents embody our commitment to creating safer, stronger communities by teaming up with local Habitat affiliates across the country to help build more resilient, affordable homes together with our neighbors.”
State Farm’s century-old mission — to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams — aligns with Habitat’s vision of creating a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Since the partnership began in 1994, State Farm has contributed more than $19 million to support Habitat programs. The company has also provided $12 million to more than 450 local Habitat affiliates to further Habitat’s mission of building homes, communities and hope.
“We are thrilled to be celebrating this incredible milestone year with State Farm,” said Charlita Stephens-Walker, vice president of corporate partnerships and cause marketing at Habitat for Humanity International. “For more than 30 years, State Farm has been instrumental in furthering our efforts to help more families achieve homeownership and strengthen communities across the U.S. Through financial contributions, employee volunteerism and engaging the next generation of housing leaders, State Farm has helped make a profound impact. We are so proud of what we have accomplished through our partnership, and we are grateful for their continued commitment to our mission.”
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 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 State Farm
For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its more than 19,400 agents and 67,000 employees serve over 91 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 39 on the 2024 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit statefarm.com.