NEWS RELEASE
EACOM
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On Friday, Oct. 19, EACOM employees from the Sault Ste. Marie I-Joist mill, as well as staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources will be at the Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie and Area (HFHSSMA) build site to spend a day working with staff and volunteers.
“Habitat’s mission of building safe and respectable homes and giving families hope for a better future resonates with EACOM’s commitment to supporting thriving communities,” said Kevin Edgson, president and CEO of EACOM Timber Corporation. “Our quality Canadian wood products will be put to good use in Habitat homes; that is something our employees can be proud of.”
EACOM’s support for Habitat for Humanity began with the 2017 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, and has continued through the 2018 build season.
On July 12, EACOM Timber Corporation committed $100,000 in lumber and engineered wood products, certified to the SFI standard to support 2018 Habitat builds, including Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, Bracebridge, Wiarton and Ottawa.
“Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty by mobilizing volunteers and community partners to build, safe, decent and affordable housing,” said Katie Blunt, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie and Area. “The Build Day on Friday with EACOM is a wonderful example of how these partnerships can transform lives and communities for the better.”
The McAllen Street semi-detached home has continued to progress smoothly and the family selection process is currently underway. Volunteers and contractors have been instrumental in bringing the build to the point where Build Days can occur.
If your organization would like to contribute to the build on McAllen by volunteering for a day, please contact Habitat for Humanity.
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