BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- Whirlpool Corporation today announced that it will continue
to provide a new range and refrigerator for every new Habitat for
Humanity home constructed in the U.S. in 2016, donating up to
$5 million in products throughout the
year and building upon a 17-year partnership with the
organization.
"We are grateful to Whirlpool for their continued commitment to
furthering Habitat's mission of helping families build a decent and
affordable place they can call home," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity
International. "The donation of a range and refrigerator for
Habitat homes in the U.S. is just one way Whirlpool helps families
who need a helping hand, and we appreciate their faithful
partnership."
In addition to its financial commitment, Whirlpool will fully
fund the construction of a new home in Bloomington, Indiana and Benton Harbor, Michigan and partially sponsor
builds in Dallas, Texas;
Tampa, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Phoenix, Arizona; Amana, Iowa; Cleveland, Tennessee; Detroit, Michigan; and Monterrey, Mexico this year. Whirlpool
Corporation will also participate in a blitz build with the Kelley
School of Business at Indiana
University for the seventh consecutive year. Students at
Indiana University and Whirlpool
employees will work alongside a Habitat family to help them build a
home in ten days in the Bloomington area.
Whirlpool will continue its Habitat Ambassador Program, which
was developed to create champions for the company's signature
charities. Whirlpool Ambassadors are actively engaged in the
partnership with Habitat and fulfill leadership positions on local
Habitat boards, participate in construction activities and
represent Whirlpool at Habitat-related events.
"Whirlpool Corporation is committed to continuing to help
families build strength, stability and self-reliance through
shelter," said Deb O'Connor,
director of global corporate reputation and community relations.
"This 17-year partnership with Habitat Humanity is something that
our company, employees and community all take great pride in."
Since the partnership began in 1999, Whirlpool has donated more
than 87,000 refrigerators and ranges to Habitat families in the
U.S. Whirlpool has also helped build more than 170 houses around
the world. Whirlpool employees participate in builds where the
company's manufacturing operations, customer service and
administrative offices are located.
About Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity
International
In more than 17 years of partnership with Habitat for Humanity,
Whirlpool Corporation has developed active programs in more than 45
countries with a commitment of more than $95
million. In the United
States and Canada, the
company has donated more than 175,000 ranges and refrigerators to
new Habitat homes, serving more than 87,000 families. Additionally,
Whirlpool has donated more than 41,000 products to Habitat ReStore
retail outlets, helping raise nearly $5.7
million. The company has engaged thousands of employee
volunteers, sponsored nearly 170 homes and donated products to more
than 75,000 Habitat families in Europe, the Middle
East and Africa. Whirlpool
supports Habitat's work around the world through product donations,
financial contribution and/or volunteerism. For more information,
visit http://whirlpoolcorp.com/social-responsibility/.
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.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the number one major
appliance manufacturer in the world, with approximately
$21 billion in annual sales, 97,000
employees and 70 manufacturing and technology research centers in
2015. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid,
Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air,
Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country
throughout the world. Additional information about the company can
be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com, or find us on Twitter at
@WhirlpoolCorp.
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