Dow Celebrates its 50,000th Habitat for Humanity Home

Post date: Aug 19, 2016 10:05:21 AM

MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For 34 years, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help families around the world obtain decent, affordable housing. The Company is celebrating the 50,000th Habitat home that it has supported through product or volunteer contributions.

“We are humbled to collaborate with Habitat for the 34th year and to share our passion, talents and building expertise with 50,000 families across the globe.”

For this milestone build, Dow is partnering with Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity to build a new home in Freeland, Mich. From August 18 to September 9, Dow volunteers will work alongside the future homeowners, who have been working diligently with Habitat for several years to make their dreams of homeownership a reality.

Volunteers from Freeland area churches and Thrivent Financial will also lend a helping hand on the project.

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