Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury named Finalist in State Farm Neighborhood Assist Program
Nonprofit seeks votes from community to secure $25,000 grant
For Immediate Release
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury (HFHWM) has been selected as one of 200 finalists in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist program and is seeking help from the community to win a $25,000 grant for its Critical Home Repair program. Anyone with a valid email address can logon at https://www.neighborhoodassist.com/entry/1997781 and vote for the cause up to 10 times a day from Aug. 16-Aug. 25, 2017. The 40 causes that receive the most votes will be announced on Sept. 28, and each winner will be awarded a $25,000 grant to the implement the solution.
“In the two counties that HFHWM serves, there are hundreds of families in desperate need of critical repairs,” explains HFHWM Director of Homeowner Services Wayne Weaver. “From leaking roofs to wheelchair ramps, Habitat has the knowledge, skills, and labor to help homeowners with repairs on a budget they can afford. The only missing ingredient is funding to help cover the costs of materials. This grant will help HFHWM to perform at least 10 more major repairs at discounted rates to keep homeowners safe and warm, and from being displaced from their homes. Please vote every day and help a family in need!”
State Farm Neighborhood Assist is a crowd-sourced philanthropic initiative that lets communities determine where grant funding is awarded. The initiative utilizes the State Farm Review Committee to vet submissions for causes and empowers the community to vote for the final 40 grant winners. The program has been inspired by the incredible number of neighborhoods that are coming together to solve a problem or improve their community.
If you need help with a Critical Home Repair or would like to donate funds or services, please call HFHWM Community Revitalization Manager Raquel Waters 615-690-8090 or visit www.hfhwm.org.
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WHO: Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury and State Farm Assist
WHAT: State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant Program
WHEN: Voting from Aug. 16-Aug. 25, 2017
WHERE: Vote at https://www.neighborhoodassist.com/entry/1997781
About Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury
For 24 years, Habitat for Humanity of Williamson and Maury Counties (HFHWM) has partnered with local churches, businesses, foundations, and the public sector to provide 217 Williamson and Maury County families with the opportunity to purchase their own homes. Home construction and neighborhood development is funded through tax-deductible financial contributions and in-kind donations from local businesses, churches, civic organizations, and individuals, as well as through profits generated from the affiliate’s ReStore. These contributions, along with the labor of sponsor employees, church members, high school students, and other volunteers, enable HFHWM to build and sell homes to families who qualify.
After a thorough qualification process, applicants are selected based on three criteria: the need for affordable housing, the ability to pay the mortgage, and the willingness to partner. HFHWM partner families must complete a homebuyer’s education program and earn at least 200 hours of “sweat equity” by working on their home and the homes of others. HFHWM sells the homes with an affordable mortgage to the families. For more information about our homeownership program, volunteering, or sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.hfhwm.org.
About State Farm™
The mission of State Farm is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its nearly 19,000 agents and nearly 70,000 employees serve more than 84 million policies and accounts – more than 81 million auto, fire, life, health and commercial policies, and more than 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 33 on the 2017 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.