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News from Starfish P.R.
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FANNIE MAE BUILDS GREEN WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY
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As of: 4-21-2010
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Longtime Habitat Partner Supports Habitat’s Green Building with Donation & Day of Service for Earth Day, April 22nd
Los Angeles, CA – April 21, 2010: Volunteers from Fannie Mae will celebrate Earth Day with a build day at the site of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ (HFH GLA) new, green neighborhood currently under construction in the City of Lynwood. Approximately 20 employees will volunteer their time on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm to work on the ten homes being built to U.S.G.B.C. LEED® Silver specifications. In addition to their support onsite, Fannie Mae has made a $10,000 donation to support the completion of the homes.
WHO: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles & Fannie Mae Volunteers
WHAT: Earth Day Build
WHEN: Thursday, April 22, 2010
8:00 am to 3:00 pm; Brief Program from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
WHERE: 4237 N Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA 90262
* Parking available for News vans on site *
WHY: Across the country, and especially in Los Angeles, hardworking, low-income families are
either homeless, living in unsafe conditions or struggling to keep their homes. Fannie Mae recognizes the
need for more affordable housing solutions and has been a longtime supporter of Habitat for Humanity. Both Fannie Mae and HFH GLA believe it is important that these solutions, which include revitalizing communities by rehabilitating foreclosures and constructing new homes, also promote sustainability. HFH GLA is committed to building green because LEED homes use less energy, water and natural resources, create less waste and help reduce the costs of utility bills for partner families. Green features in the ten home neighborhood in Lynwood include; energy efficient appliances, recycled insulation, tankless water heaters and eliminated side yards and garages, which will allow for wide-open parks. In honor of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, Fannie Mae employee volunteers will be building homes at Lynwood’s first green neighborhood.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles strives to eliminate poverty housing through advocacy, education and partnership with families in need to build simple, decent, affordable and sustainable housing. Since 1990, HFH GLA has built and renovated over 600 homes locally and worldwide, transforming the lives of hundreds of individuals. HFH GLA is a GuideStar® Valued Partner. For more information, visit http://www.habitatla.org or call 310-323-4663. Visit our blog at http://buildingagreaterla.blogspot.com
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Contacts:
Jennifer Wise, Director of Development
C: 310-892-3769 (on site)
jwise@habitatla.org
Angela Moore, Starfish P.R
T: 310-429-8868
angela@starfish-pr.com
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