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A proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity for more than a decade, Simpson Strong-Tie announced its national sponsorship agreement with Habitat for Humanity International in August 2007. Simpson is donating $250,000 in cash and products over the next four years for a total donation of $1 million. The contribution is helping to support several Habitat houses across North America and national programs, such as the Gulf Recovery Effort and the Jimmy Carter Work Project. Simpson's national agreement also includes employee volunteer time to help with the building of Habitat homes.
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to eliminating poverty housing around the world. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 225,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people.
As a manufacturer of structural connectors, prefabricated shearwall panels and other fastening systems, Simpson Strong-Tie products reinforce the frame of a home, increasing its ability to resist high winds and earthquakes.
Terry Kingsfather, president of Simpson Strong-Tie, said "We are very proud to be working with an organization with which we share the same goal of helping to build safe, affordable housing world-wide."
You can read the press release on our news page.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 225,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.
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