Tag: Habitat for Humanity

Construction Equipment

Deere donates $1 million to help with hurricane recovery efforts

Deere & Company announces a $1 million donation to Habitat Hammers Back, a long-term recovery initiative by Habitat for Humanity International to help repair and rebuild communities ravaged by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. The $1 million commitment to Habitat Hammers Back will include: An annual $500,000 contribution by the John Deere Foundation to the […]

October 11, 2017

Business

Lafarge helps with Habitat for Humanity Canada’s biggest build ever

Lafarge Canada Inc. sponsored Habitat for Humanity Canada’s biggest build project ever, the 34th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, which was organized as part of a celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. The project included the construction of a total of 150 homes across Canada. In addition to being a Gold sponsor by providing […]

July 25, 2017

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: Make-A-Wish makes 3-year-old boy a construction worker for a day

[imagebrowser id=102] There are lots of little boys who love construction equipment and pretend to be construction workers, but one little boy who is battling cancer was actually able to be one for a day. The Make-A-Wish Foundation partnered with the Greater Manchester (New Hampshire) Habitat for Humanity to make this possible for 3-year-old William […]

June 25, 2014

Roadbuilding

Local nonprofits grant 3-year-old boy’s wish to be a construction worker for a day

There are lots of little boys who love construction equipment and pretend to be a construction worker, but one 3-year-old boy who is battling cancer was actually able to be one for a day. The Make-A-Wish Foundation partnered with Greater Manchester (N.H.) Habitat for Humanity to make this possible for William Harding. What a special […]

June 13, 2014

Business

Sonnhalter partners with Habitat for Humanity for second annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive

Sonnhalter, a communications firm marketing to the professional tradesman in the construction, industrial and MRO markets, is partnering with Habitat for Humanity again for the second annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive, which runs during the month of August. Organizations, businesses and residents are encouraged to donate new and gently used tools, as well as cabinets, sinks, […]

August 22, 2011

Roadbuilding

Case Triple Threat Rodeo raises $35K for Habitat for Humanity

Through mid-July, Case Triple Threat Rodeo events held at Case Construction Equipment North American dealerships have raised almost $35,000 in support of local Habitat for Humanity affiliates.The skills competition program will continue through Oct. 14. With 35 of the 60 scheduled events completed, the Triple Threat Rodeo program has attracted nearly 5,000 visitors to Case dealerships to watch a total of more than 900 competitors demonstrate their accuracy and speed in completing three diverse skills tests.,Through mid-July, Case Triple Threat Rodeo events held at Case Construction Equipment North American dealerships have raised almost $35,000 in support of local Habitat for Humanity affiliates.The skills competition program will continue through Oct. 14. With 35 of the 60 scheduled events completed, the Triple Threat Rodeo program has attracted nearly 5,000 visitors to Case dealerships to watch a total of more than 900 competitors demonstrate their accuracy and speed in completing three diverse skills tests.,Through mid-July, Case Triple Threat Rodeo events held at Case Construction Equipment North American dealerships have raised almost $35,000 in support of local Habitat for Humanity affiliates.The skills competition program will continue through Oct. 14. With 35 of the 60 scheduled events completed, the Triple Threat Rodeo program has attracted nearly 5,000 visitors to Case dealerships to watch a total of more than 900 competitors demonstrate their accuracy and speed in completing three diverse skills tests.,Through mid-July, Case Triple Threat Rodeo events held at Case Construction Equipment North American dealerships have raised almost $35,000 in support of local Habitat for Humanity affiliates.The skills competition program will continue through Oct. 14. With 35 of the 60 scheduled events completed, the Triple Threat Rodeo program has attracted nearly 5,000 visitors to Case dealerships to watch a total of more than 900 competitors demonstrate their accuracy and speed in completing three diverse skills tests.,Through mid-July, Case Triple Threat Rodeo events held at Case Construction Equipment North American dealerships have raised almost $35,000 in support of local Habitat for Humanity affiliates.The skills competition program will continue through Oct. 14. With 35 of the 60 scheduled events completed, the Triple Threat Rodeo program has attracted nearly 5,000 visitors to Case dealerships to watch a total of more than 900 competitors demonstrate their accuracy and speed in completing three diverse skills tests.,Through mid-July, Case Triple Threat Rodeo events held at Case Construction Equipment North American dealerships have raised almost $35,000 in support of local Habitat for Humanity affiliates.The skills competition program will continue through Oct. 14. With 35 of the 60 scheduled events completed, the Triple Threat Rodeo program has attracted nearly 5,000 visitors to Case dealerships to watch a total of more than 900 competitors demonstrate their accuracy and speed in completing three diverse skills tests.,Through mid-July, Case Triple Threat Rodeo events held at Case Construction Equipment North American dealerships have raised almost $35,000 in support of local Habitat for Humanity affiliates.The skills competition program will continue through Oct. 14. With 35 of the 60 scheduled events completed, the Triple Threat Rodeo program has attracted nearly 5,000 visitors to Case dealerships to watch a total of more than 900 competitors demonstrate their accuracy and speed in completing three diverse skills tests.

August 18, 2011

Construction Equipment

Sandvik contributes $500K to Habitat for Humanity

Sandvik Mining and Construction has pledged more than $500,000 in funding and heavy equipment gifts in kind to support Habitat for Humanity International’s housing work in the United States and earthquake recovery efforts in Haiti. “Our involvement with Habitat for Humanity is an important component of our community outreach and support efforts,” said Peter Larsen, […]

October 27, 2010

Business

Contractor of the Year Finalist

Jason Willard Chattanooga, Tennessee He started out with just a lawn mower. Now he’s up to a D6 thanks to good relationships, investments in his crews and a patient attitude. By Tom Jackson Bluestem Landscape and Design Year started: 1998 Annual volume: $4 to $7 million Markets served: Excavation and clearing; residential/light commercial construction; full […]

August 1, 2010

Roadbuilding

U.S. DOT donates crash test dummies to Smithsonian

The U.S. Department of Transportation is donating a number of “Vince and Larry” crash-test dummy costumes and related auto safety items to the Smithsonian Institution. These objects now become part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

July 19, 2010

Technology

Sandvik helps Habitat build a home for PA family

Representatives from Sandvik Mining and Construction are joining Habitat for Humanity to build a new home for a Pennsylvania family. The company broke ground in late June in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, on a new home for Suzanne Anderson and the Anderson family. Sandvik is helping Habitat and local volunteers to build a wheelchair accessible home […]

July 16, 2010