"Through its relationship with local Habitat affiliates, Simpson Strong-Tie has been making a difference in lives of Habitat homeowners for some time," said Mark Crozet, senior vice president of Resource Development for Habitat for Humanity International. "Their focus on local communities and the families that live in them is just one of the reasons why Habitat for Humanity International is so excited to announce this national partnership with Simpson Strong-Tie and its employees. Together, we are building more affordable homes and offering more families the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of homeownership."
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to eliminating poverty housing around the world. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 225,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people.
As a manufacturer of structural connectors, prefabricated shearwall panels and other fastening systems, Simpson Strong-Tie(R) products reinforce the frame of a home, increasing its ability to resist high winds and earthquakes. "Simpson's mission is to help people build safer and stronger homes economically. By sharing similar goals with Habitat and working together on a national level, we can provide more people homes that are built to last," said Tom Fitzmyers, CEO of Simpson Strong-Tie.
Terry Kingsfather, president of Simpson Strong-Tie, says the company has donated money, time and products to Habitat since the mid-1990s. Its efforts have been primarily focused on a local level, supported by the company's individual branches. "With a national sponsorship and an organized effort, Simpson will be able to make an even greater impact across North America," he said.
Simpson will support its four-year contribution through its many branch locations in the U.S. and Canada.
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 225,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people. For more information, visit http://www.habitat.org.
About Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
For more than 50 years, Simpson Strong-Tie products have been helping people build safer structures economically. A leader in structural systems technology, Simpson is one of the largest suppliers of structural building products in the world. Visit the company's Web site at http://www.strongtie.com.
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