Smiles and service – they help communities
True Value Company announced its participation and sponsorship of Habitat for Humanity’s Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project.
This year’s Carter Work Project was a signature build event of Habitat for Humanity International and took place October 1-6 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“True Value is committed to the communities where we live and work, and we’re proud of our active participation and ongoing involvement with Habitat for Humanity,” said Chris Kempa, CEO of True Value Company.
The company’s leaders were among the hundreds of volunteers working alongside country music superstars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood to build a community of 39 new homes.
“Our commitment goes beyond business, and our donation aligns perfectly with the Carter Work Project’s efforts to make a substantial impact on affordable housing and creating safe, stable environments for families to thrive,” said Kempa.
In addition to the firm’s presence in Charlotte, True Value was a Dream Maker sponsor with a donation of EasyCare paint, paint supplies, hand tools, yard equipment and cleaning supplies. EasyCare paint, manufactured by True Value, is low-odor, low-VOC and 100% acrylic.
“I’m so proud of our EasyCare paint donation and for the opportunity to put it to great use helping to build new homes in the west Charlotte community,” said John Vanderpool, divisional president, True Value manufacturing and general paint.
Certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), EasyCare paint minimizes irritants and pollutants in the air, creating a healthier indoor environment and allowing for newly painted spaces to be enjoyed sooner, said the company.
“It was a real honor to represent True Value and work with all of the amazing volunteers at this year’s Carter Work Project event,” said Vanderpool.
True Value has been a supporter of Habitat for Humanity for several decades, and in the past five years it has donated more than $3.5 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout the U.S.
