Building Community: Our Partnership with Habitat for Humanity
A proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity for more than two decades, Simpson Strong-Tie has been a national sponsor of Habitat for Humanity International since 2007, donating more than $2.5 million in cash and products. The contribution has helped support numerous Habitat houses across North America as well as U.S. and international programs. In addition, Simpson Strong-Tie employees have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours in building homes and training local Habitat affiliates along with joining the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Projects to repair and build homes affected by natural disasters.
Habitat Strong
In 2016, Habitat for Humanity launched a new program, Habitat Strong, to help its affiliates build more resilient and stronger homes using criteria established by the IBHS® (Institute for Business & Home Safety). Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to be a major sponsor of the program.
Habitat affiliates throughout the country are being invited to participate in training sessions for building to IBHS FORTIFIED Home™ standards. The Habitat Strong program was developed specifically for the Habitat model to be affordable and volunteer-friendly, while offering benefits to partner families that will last for years to come.
Habitat Strong also hosts an annual design contest for all affiliates, with a $25,000 grand prize for best design. The Habitat Strong program was developed specifically for the Habitat model to be affordable and volunteer-friendly, while offering benefits to partner families that will last for years to come. See the case studies below for examples of how Habitat Strong has successfully helped Habitat affiliates throughout the country.
Carter Work Project
Simpson Strong-Tie is a strong supporter of Habitat’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Most recently, in August 2016, twelve Simpson Strong-Tie employees participated in the 33rd annual project. The week-long effort of building, renovating and repairing homes in Memphis, TN, brought together thousands of volunteers along with former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity has grown from a grassroots effort that began on a community farm in southern Georgia in 1976 to a global nonprofit housing organization in nearly 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in over 70 countries. People 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.
