Newport Beach, Calif. (April 3, 2017) – 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 Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest
flooring manufacturer.
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.
Mohawk is represented on the HomeAid America Board of
Directors by Karen Mendelsohn, senior vice president of marketing.
“HomeAid is a strong steward and partner in lifting up those
in our nation who are in the greatest need of help,” said Mendelsohn.
“HomeAid’s values are consistent with Mohawk’s. We both look for better ways of
delivering results, and we are both dedicated to driving positive change.”
HomeAid shelter projects are built for charities helping the
homeless in its 17 communities. Over 3.5 million people experience homelessness
in the U.S. each year, including young families without a financial safety net,
victims of domestic violence, youth aging out of the foster system and veterans
coming home from war. The charities HomeAid builds for provide support services—such
as education and job-skills training, financial counseling and both physical
and emotional support—that help residents move toward self-sufficiency.
“For generations, Mohawk’s products have been synonymous
with creating stylish, comfortable homes, so promoting universal access to
sustainable housing is a natural area of focus for us,” said Mendelsohn. “Our
support for HomeAid is consistent with existing national partnerships with
organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Building for America’s Bravest
that support stable housing as well as with local nonprofit groups with similar
goals that do important work within their communities.”
HomeAid America CEO Peter Simons said, “Mohawk has shown
amazing generosity for our cause through this grant. We are honored for the
faith they have shown in us to help the homeless around the country, and we are
proud of our 28-year history of doing just that. Mohawk has also been a great
supporter of our chapters, most recently donating 5,500 sf of carpet for our
new Family Care Center in Orange CA at no cost.”
Mendelsohn said, “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 advance HomeAid’s cause nationally.”
About Mohawk Industries
Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring
manufacturer, creating products that enhance residential and commercial spaces
around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution
processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs,
ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading
innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands
in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction
requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and
include Mohawk, American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk
Group, Pergo, Quick-Step and Unilin. During the past decade, Mohawk has
transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s
largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe,
India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
About HomeAid
America
HomeAid is a leading national nonprofit
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 470 housing projects nationwide at
a value of more than $215 million, of which nearly 50% has been donated by the
building industry. HomeAid currently has 70 additional projects in development
across the country. HomeAid’s facilities have housed over 270,000 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.