Energizer and Target volunteers repair homes with Twin Cities Habitat

Thanks to the volunteers from Energizer and Target who came together earlier this month to help Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity repair two homes in North Minneapolis. The morning was mostly a washout due to heavy rains, but the crews got a lot done in the afternoon. Energizer donated $12,000 to support Twin Cities Habitat's work. Thank you!

During the lunch gathering there were a couple special guests as on hand - the Energizer Bunny and former Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon. This project was part of Energizer's nationwide initiative called "Now That's Positivenergy" aimed at improving communities through partnerships. Around the country, Energizer has given Habitat for Humanity donations totally more than $300,000 and 1,000 volunteer hours during this campaign. 

The first project for the Energizer volunteer crews was with the Habitat affiliate in Joplin, MO, where a tornado devastated the community a year ago.

Scott Dixon, who drives for the Target Racing Team, thanked the volunteers and said he was excited to do a little handy work. Earlier in the day Scott appeared on the local FOX 9 Morning News to talk about partnership and his preparation for this year's Indy 500 race.

Twin Cities Habitat is looking for more volunteers in Minneapolis to help repair homes damaged by the local tornado that was part of the massive storm system that also hit Joplin.