Wienerberger, which operates as General Shale in the United States, will donate bricks, roof tiles and piping materials for use in Habitat homes while also contributing its expertise and volunteers to help advance Habitat’s mission.
Habitat for Humanity will be able to increase access to microloans for more than 5,300 families in Chiapas, Mexico, thanks to a grant awarded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to Habitat.
To address the negative financial consequences of predatory loan practices, Habitat supports the creation of standards that would ensure that loans are reasonable to both lenders and borrowers.
Eleven local Habitats will receive a grant to implement revitalization projects, including neighborhood beautification and repairs to community common areas.
Habitat for Humanity International and Wells Fargo & Company today announced an $8 million donation from the Wells Fargo Foundation that will support the construction and repairs of safe and affordable housing built in collaboration with 350 families in nearly 50 states.
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, Whirlpool Corporation announced today that it is kicking off its House + Home World Tour, during which the company will provide more than $6 million in funding and energy-efficient home appliances to Habitat affiliates across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong, Poland, the UK and the Latin America region in support of new home construction, repair and rehab projects.