Newport Beach, California (November 1, 2016) – HomeAid
America, a nonprofit organization that provides housing to organizations
helping the homeless throughout the country, is proud to announce that it has
been selected to receive a $50,000 donation from the Masco Corporation Foundation
for 2016.
Through a competitive grant process, HomeAid America was awarded
a grant to oversee its programs which: 1) build housing and other facilities
for homelessness service providers, and 2) undertake community outreach activities
to provide facility renovation or operational assistance for the programs of
these service providers. “HomeAid has been a true collaborator with
Masco in its efforts to provide safe housing for individuals and families experiencing
poverty and domestic violence,” stated Keith Allman, Masco’s President and
Chief Executive Officer. “HomeAid is a strong steward and partner in helping to
eradicate homelessness across our nation.”
HomeAid shelter projects are built for charities helping the
homeless in its 17 chapters’ communities.
These charities provide support services that help residents move toward
self-sufficiency, such as education and job-skills training, financial
counseling, and both physical and emotional support.
HomeAid also continues to receive free or deeply discounted
product for its building projects from several of Masco’s brands including
Delta Faucets, Behr Paints, and Milgard Windows and Doors. These product
donations from Masco and other building industry partners allow HomeAid to
build housing for the homeless at a fraction of the normal cost, on average for
50 cents on the dollar.
HomeAid America CEO Peter Simons said, “Masco continues to
show its amazing generosity for our cause through this year’s grant and its
ongoing support of HomeAid. We are
honored for the faith they have shown in us to help the homeless around the
country, and we are proud of our 27 year history of doing just that.”
Masco is represented on the HomeAid America Board of
Directors by Jon Dartt, VP of Sales for Delta Faucets. “The benefits that HomeAid is providing for
homeless individuals and families is fantastic and it’s a privilege for me to
give back to those in need as well as use my industry experience and
relationships to get more Masco companies involved,” said Dartt.
About Masco and
its Foundation
The Masco Corporation Foundation
was founded in 1952 and is funded with contributions from Masco
Corporation. Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design,
manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products.
Our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Behr® paint; Delta® and
Hansgrohe® faucets, bath and shower fixtures; KraftMaid® and Merillat®
cabinets; Milgard® windows and doors; and HotSpring® spas. Visit www.masco.com for more information on the Masco family of brands and
its Foundation.
About HomeAid
America
HomeAid is a leading national non-profit
provider of housing for homeless families and individuals with 17 chapters in 12
states across the country. Through the
generosity of builders, their trades and their suppliers, HomeAid has completed
over 450 housing projects nationwide at a value of more than $210 million, of which
nearly 50 percent has been donated by the building industry. HomeAid currently
has 50 additional projects in development across the country. HomeAid’s
facilities have housed over 250,000 previously homeless people over the years,
as well as provided a location for services that help these people get back on
their feet. For more information about
HomeAid, call 1-888-3HOMEAID or visit www.homeaid.org