MIDLAND, MICH., Recently, as part of Habitat for Humanitys National Women Build Week, Dow Chemical Employees Credit Union staff joined forces with members of the community and Midland County Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a local family in need.
Despite unpredictable weather and even a cancellation due to rain earlier in the week, the DCECU team met up with the build crew Thursday morning (May 8) at Fournie Park. The employees were provided safety glasses, hard hats, nail aprons and building tools and were put to work on a variety of projects throughout the house.
Throughout the week, volunteers put up walls, insulated the outside of the house and added siding.
"DCECU regularly promotes volunteer events to support our regional community because we believe we have a commitment not only to our credit union members, but also to our fellow community members," said DCECU President/CEO Dennis Hanson. "Through donations and volunteerism, we emphasize the importance of being supportive of local organizations and of giving back year-round."
Since its formation in 1988, Midland County Habitat for Humanity has built more than 70 homes, providing housing for more than 100 adults and 200 children. Houses are built using volunteer labor and donated materials. Then, homes are sold to families, at no profit, through an interest-free mortgage.
In addition to the Habitat for Humanity volunteer project, credit union employees recently participated in two roadway cleanup projects and regularly engage in fundraising for various causes. Already in 2014, the employees have raised nearly $1,000 for charitable and community organizations through regular Jeans Day fundraisers.
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