OMAHA, Neb. – Habitat for Humanity of Omaha and Bank of America will come together to address the need for safe, sustainable, and affordable housing in Omaha as part of Bank of America’s Global Build. This effort also commemorates 40 years of partnership between Bank of America and Habitat for Humanity International.
Habitat Omaha is participating in Global Build and received a $10,000 grant from Bank of America to help build a home in Omaha. On Wednesday, October 14, Bank of America employees from the Omaha market will volunteer with the organization in the Bluestem Prairie neighborhood on a build.
“Our teammates are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the communities where they live and work," said Craig Korkow, President, Bank of America Omaha. "We're honored to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Omaha and put our values into action during Global Build Month by helping expand access to safe, affordable housing for local families.”
As part of the initiative, Bank of America employees will volunteer with more than 95 Habitat organizations in the U.S. and internationally to help build, repair or renovate homes. The company will also support veterans-focused projects in local communities and help facilitate Bank of America Better Money Habits® program with new Habitat homeowners.
In 2014, Bank of America and Habitat launched its first Global Build event in 36 communities around the world, engaging employees to work alongside families to build or improve a place they can call home. Since then, Global Build events have taken place with more than 110 local Habitat affiliates in the U.S. and in countries including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam.
Bank of America’s partnership with Habitat strengthens its longstanding commitment to creating sustainable cities and communities around the world and helping families achieve affordable homeownership. Since 1986, Bank of America has donated more than $89 million over the course of the partnership to support Habitat’s efforts to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
About Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
Founded in 1984, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha builds and renovates homes, repairs existing houses, and takes down blighted structures in a five-county area, including Burt, Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties. Habitat also works with individuals and families to acquire the access, skills and financial education to become successful homeowners and, along with Habitat affiliates across the state, advocates for better laws and systems. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitatomaha.org.
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