Midland, MI - June 11, 2008
The Dow Chemical Company and Saginaw Habitat for Humanity announced plans for a Neighborhood Revitalization Project that will take place July 25 through August 1 in Saginaw. With the help of hundreds of Dow employees and local volunteers, the project team has committed to restoring approximately 40 aging homes in a 15-block neighborhood near Covenant Healthcare.
“This project is an excellent local example of Dow’s commitment to sustainability,” says David Dupre, Vice President of Dow’s Michigan Operations manufacturing site. “Another good example is our sponsorship of the nation’s largest community involvement program – Keep America Beautiful. We also contributed $5,000 (and a number of volunteers) to the Keep Saginaw Beautiful Weekend Clean Up that took place a few weeks ago.”
“Habitat is pleased to have Dow as a partner in the Neighborhood Revitalization Project,” says Paul Scovill, Board President, Saginaw Habitat for Humanity. “We are pleased to be able to improve the neighborhood and provide decent housing to local residents.”
Many homeowners already have worked endless hours to improve their homes and make a difference in their neighborhood. The goal of this project is to help those homeowners put on the finishing touches and encourage other homeowners to get involved.
Dow’s relationship with Habitat began in the early 1980s. Since then, Dow has contributed millions in financial and product support. Thousands of our employees have volunteered their time to help with local builds and other Habitat activities over the past 25-plus years.
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About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing and homelessness. HFHI has built over 225,000 houses in its 30-year history. Saginaw Habitat for Humanity has built or renovated 144 houses since its founding in 1987. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, contact the Saginaw Habitat for Humanity office at 989-753-5200 or visit www.saginawhfh.org.
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Jennifer Heronema
The Dow Chemical Company
1-989-636-9142
