Volunteer efforts part of national fall build by Delta employees in six US cities
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 16, 2009 – Beginning today, nearly 500 Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) employees will roll up their sleeves and partner with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity as part of Delta’s commitment to build at least six new Habitat homes in six U.S. cities. Delta volunteers will construct at least one new home with Habitat affiliates in Atlanta, New York City, Cincinnati, Minneapolis-St. Paul (Twin Cities), Memphis and Detroit.
“Delta people have a long tradition of supporting the communities where we live and work with more than one million hours of service donated to Habitat for Humanity in the last decade,” said Ed Bastian, president of Delta Air Lines. “We are proud to be an integral part of making affordable, decent housing a reality for many low-income families around the world.”
In the Twin Cities, Delta employees will help build a home in Chaska’s Clover Ridge neighborhood, a smart-growth development which maximizes pedestrian-oriented design and land use, and promotes a safe and healthy community. The neighborhood features alleys and sidewalks for a more urban feel with easy access to nearby trails, schools, and a public transportation.
“Now more than ever, partnerships like the one we share with Delta are essential to our community’s well being, and play a critical role in rebuilding our nation,” said Susan Haigh, President and CEO of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.
“We are very appreciative of the support that Delta employees have provided to Habitat for Humanity,” Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “They have impacted countless lives by participating in building projects around the world. Through a number of other initiatives, Delta Air Lines has brought important attention to the global need for affordable housing, and we are grateful for their partnership.”
About Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
The mission of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is to eliminate poverty housing from the Twin Cities and to make decent, affordable shelter for all people a matter of conscience. An award-winning nonprofit housing developer, Twin Cities Habitat is committed to building the quality of life, health and economic prosperity of the region by producing, preserving and advocating for affordable homeownership – because homes and families are the foundation of successful communities. For more information, visit www.tchabitat.org.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 300,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.5 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.
About Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is the world’s No. 1 airline. From its hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK, Salt Lake City, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Tokyo-Narita, Delta, its Northwest subsidiary and Delta Connection carriers offer service to 360 destinations in 64 countries and serve more than 170 million passengers each year. Delta’s marketing alliances allow customers to earn and redeem either SkyMiles or WorldPerks on more than 16,000 daily flights offered by SkyTeam and other partners. Delta‘s more than 70,000 employees worldwide are reshaping the aviation industry as the only U.S. airline to offer a full global network. Customers can check in for flights, print boarding passes, check bags and flight status at delta.com.
matt haugen : 10:43 AM on October 11, 2010
