Habitat In The News
Habitat for Humanity and Dow Chemical Seeking Online Votes for "Best Partnership"
October 28, 2011 By Holly Setter | Booth Mid Michigan
MIDLAND -- The Dow Chemical Company and Habitat for Humanity International are hoping to snag the title of Best Partnership for 2011. The pair is one of five finalists for the award, which is part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Business Civic Leadership Center's annual Corporate Citizen Awards.
"The purpose of the contest is to show compelling examples of how a company can tap the power of partnership to help change the world," said Kyle Bandlow, Dow spokesman. "Finalists companies are a 'model of corporate citizenship at its finest,' and the hope is that partnerships seen in the finalists will inspire others to establish similar collaborations."
The winner gets a trophy and acceptance speech in front of their peers, according to a U.S. Chamber Business Civic Leadership Center spokesperson.
The Best Partnership Award is the only one decided by public vote. As of last week, the Dow/Habitat partnership had over 23,000 votes, which put it in second place with 35 percent of the vote.
"There was less than a percent — about 200 votes — separating first and second place," he said. "This week, as it draws to a close, they won’t tell us anymore than the fact that only a few percentage points separate the top three candidates, and they won't tell us who those three are."
Today is the last day for public voting. People can vote at the U.S. Chamber's website.
Dow was one of Habitat’s first corporate partners in 1983. Since then, Dow has directly supported the construction of more than 25,000 homes – helping families live in decent, affordable housing in more than 20 countries worldwide including Africa, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe, as well as North America. Dow also works with Habitat by providing personnel who serve as board members and also as subject matter experts in energy efficiency and conservation in the construction of homes.
Locally, Dow has partnered with Habitat for Neighborhood Revitalization Projects in Bay City, Midland and Saginaw since 2008.
MIDLAND -- The Dow Chemical Company and Habitat for Humanity International are hoping to snag the title of Best Partnership for 2011. The pair is one of five finalists for the award, which is part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Business Civic Leadership Center's annual Corporate Citizen Awards.
"The purpose of the contest is to show compelling examples of how a company can tap the power of partnership to help change the world," said Kyle Bandlow, Dow spokesman. "Finalists companies are a 'model of corporate citizenship at its finest,' and the hope is that partnerships seen in the finalists will inspire others to establish similar collaborations."
The winner gets a trophy and acceptance speech in front of their peers, according to a U.S. Chamber Business Civic Leadership Center spokesperson.
The Best Partnership Award is the only one decided by public vote. As of last week, the Dow/Habitat partnership had over 23,000 votes, which put it in second place with 35 percent of the vote.
"There was less than a percent — about 200 votes — separating first and second place," he said. "This week, as it draws to a close, they won’t tell us anymore than the fact that only a few percentage points separate the top three candidates, and they won't tell us who those three are."
Today is the last day for public voting. People can vote at the U.S. Chamber's website.
Dow was one of Habitat’s first corporate partners in 1983. Since then, Dow has directly supported the construction of more than 25,000 homes – helping families live in decent, affordable housing in more than 20 countries worldwide including Africa, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe, as well as North America. Dow also works with Habitat by providing personnel who serve as board members and also as subject matter experts in energy efficiency and conservation in the construction of homes.
Locally, Dow has partnered with Habitat for Neighborhood Revitalization Projects in Bay City, Midland and Saginaw since 2008.
Coming Together: Volunteers Restoring Homes in Midland, Bay City and Saginaw
August 02, 2011 By Tony Lascari | The Midland Daily News
Hundreds of volunteers are spending this week repairing houses in Midland, Bay City and Saginaw as part of the Great Lakes Bay Neighborhood Revitalization Project.
Work started Monday and about 75 homes will be repaired, including 21 in Midland. The project is led by The Dow Chemical Co., Habitat for Humanity and the three local community foundations.
The help around the house has been a blessing, Midland resident Lois Annabelle Hignite said. Workers scraped paint around the windows of her George Street home to prepare them for a fresh coat of paint. The crew also will work on the awnings, paint an out building, replace a window and more during the week.
Read the full article here.
Hundreds of volunteers are spending this week repairing houses in Midland, Bay City and Saginaw as part of the Great Lakes Bay Neighborhood Revitalization Project.
Work started Monday and about 75 homes will be repaired, including 21 in Midland. The project is led by The Dow Chemical Co., Habitat for Humanity and the three local community foundations.
The help around the house has been a blessing, Midland resident Lois Annabelle Hignite said. Workers scraped paint around the windows of her George Street home to prepare them for a fresh coat of paint. The crew also will work on the awnings, paint an out building, replace a window and more during the week.
Read the full article here.
Habitat for Humanity blitz will assist 100 Saginaw, Bay City, Midland families; Dow Chemical to match all donations up to $5,000
August 01, 2011 By Gus Burns | The Saginaw News
Habitat for Humanity's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative began Saturday and continues through next Saturday.
Volunteers plan to complete home improvement projects at up to 30 homes of "less fortunate families" in Saginaw in partnership with Midland-based Dow Chemical, according to the non-profit organization's website, and similar Habitat for Humanity efforts are taking place in Midland and Bay City.
Dow Chemical has pledged to match donations from businesses, churches and individuals, up to $5,000.
Those interested in volunteering may contact Habitat for Humanity by phone in Saginaw County at 753-5200; in Midland County at 496-0900 and in Bay County at 895-0980 or via the organization's websites.
August 01, 2011 By Gus Burns | The Saginaw News
Habitat for Humanity's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative began Saturday and continues through next Saturday.
Volunteers plan to complete home improvement projects at up to 30 homes of "less fortunate families" in Saginaw in partnership with Midland-based Dow Chemical, according to the non-profit organization's website, and similar Habitat for Humanity efforts are taking place in Midland and Bay City.
Dow Chemical has pledged to match donations from businesses, churches and individuals, up to $5,000.
Those interested in volunteering may contact Habitat for Humanity by phone in Saginaw County at 753-5200; in Midland County at 496-0900 and in Bay County at 895-0980 or via the organization's websites.
Midland County Habitat for Humanity teams up with Dow Chemical and Disability Network
July 06, 2010, 8:50 AM By Holly Setter | Booth Mid-Michigan
MIDLAND — Midland County Habitat for Humanity has one goal: to help people find and stay in affordable and decent housing. Typically they accomplish that goal by building new homes for deserving and qualifying families, but this year, they are trying something new.
In collaboration with the Dow Chemical Co. and the Disability Network of Mid Michigan, Midland County Habitat for Humanity will revitalize 25 houses in south Midland beginning Aug. 9. "With the economic times being what they are, people are having a hard time even staying in the homes they have," said Linda Holder-Beneker, president of the Midland County Habitat for Humanity. "They are fighting foreclosure, deterioration and unemployment. So we decided to try something new."
Read the full article here.
July 06, 2010, 8:50 AM By Holly Setter | Booth Mid-Michigan
MIDLAND — Midland County Habitat for Humanity has one goal: to help people find and stay in affordable and decent housing. Typically they accomplish that goal by building new homes for deserving and qualifying families, but this year, they are trying something new.
In collaboration with the Dow Chemical Co. and the Disability Network of Mid Michigan, Midland County Habitat for Humanity will revitalize 25 houses in south Midland beginning Aug. 9. "With the economic times being what they are, people are having a hard time even staying in the homes they have," said Linda Holder-Beneker, president of the Midland County Habitat for Humanity. "They are fighting foreclosure, deterioration and unemployment. So we decided to try something new."
Read the full article here.
