
A US $750,000 donation from the Johnson Controls Foundation is supporting Christian housing organisation Habitat for Humanity International’s mission to build homes, communities and hope for families in need of affordable housing.
The donation will also support longer term planning and specific programmes including ‘Habitat Strong’, which helps local Habitat affiliates across the United States build more disaster-resilient housing; and the Terwilliger Centre for Innovation in Shelter, which works to build inclusive housing markets that better address the needs of low-income families.
In June, Johnson Controls announced a US $550,000 donation to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity which included a grant from the Johnson Controls Foundation and in-kind donations of products that will supply 90 new homes being built in partnership with local families. As part of the announcement, more than 30 employees from the tech firm volunteered on site.
We have a long history of Johnson Controls’ employees volunteering with Habitat for Humanity across the globe
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“We have a long history of Johnson Controls’ employees volunteering with Habitat for Humanity across the globe,” says George Oliver, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls. “We are passionate about building healthier, smarter and more sustainable communities, and are proud to help Habitat develop resilient, energy-efficient, accessible and safe homes with families. Thanks to Habitat for Humanity International, we are advancing our mission to make a local impact with global outreach.”
Tolli Love, chief development officer with Habitat for Humanity International, adds: “The need for affordable housing is urgent and continues to grow at an exponential rate.
“This generous donation from Johnson Controls will enable us to further our efforts to build sustainable, resilient, and stable communities around the world. We are grateful to Johnson Controls for their support of our efforts to create a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to call home.”
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