Grant supports domestic and international build days with Cargill employee volunteers and Habitat homeowners
Contact:
Tami Griffin, Habitat for Humanity International, Cell: 404-695-3274, [email protected]
Susan Eich, Cargill, Cell: 612-790-1891, [email protected]
Habitat for Humanity International announced today that long-time partner Cargill is continuing its support of Habitat’s affordable-housing work around the world with a one-year, $390,000 grant.
“Cargill has been a global partner with Habitat for Humanity International for many years,” said Tomme Beevas, director, community involvement, Cargill. “As part of that commitment, our employees have helped build more than 400 houses with Habitat in 19 countries and on six continents.”
Cargill’s most recent grant brings the company’s support of Habitat since 1996 to nearly $3.75 million. With the continued commitment, Cargill reinforces its efforts to address economic, environmental and social challenges in domestic and international communities where Cargill operates.
In 2009, Cargill supported more than 50 Habitat houses through sponsorship of employee build days in 10 countries, including the United States and Canada.
Mark Crozet, senior vice president of Resource Development for Habitat for Humanity International, emphasized that the effects of Cargill’s support has impacts well beyond housing.
“We know that ownership of simple, decent affordable housing can make a strong impact on the health and educational success of children, and the financial success of a family, which in turn, impacts a community,” Crozet said. “With its continued support of Habitat, Cargill is helping make economic, environmental and social change in the communities they touch. We are quite grateful for their support.”
About Cargill
Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 131,000 people in 66 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business. For more information, visit http://www.cargill.com/.
About Cargill Community Giving
Cargill gives back to communities by contributing 2 percent of its global pre-tax earnings (based on a three-year trailing average.) Cargill donated $57.5 million in 54 countries during its 2010 fiscal year, providing support to organizations, projects and programs that fall into three focus areas: nutrition and health; education; and environmental stewardship. For more information on Cargill’s commitment to corporate responsibility visit: http://www.cargill.com/corporate-responsibility/index.jsp
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 350,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.75 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org
