View 2010 Habitat for Humanity corporate partnership guide

Since Habitat for Humanity and its partners went to work in Oakland County in 1994, over 200 large and small companies have contributed resources to give local families a hand up.

Habitat for Humanity's corporate partners are a major source of building materials, funds, skilled laborers, and volunteers. These companies report high morale and a sense of accomplishment and teamwork among their employees who participate. The high profile of Habitat for Humanity's global brand and the visibility of its work in Oakland County increase publicity opportunities for corporate partners. Best of all, companies that support Habitat for Humanity make real investments in the community. The funds and volunteers corporate partners commit to Habitat for Humanity's mission stay in Oakland County. As seven out of ten Habitat for Humanity homeowners report much stronger household finances upon taking ownership of their homes, corporate partners can rest assured that they are helping families become better consumers in the local marketplace.

Brad Irwin, Habitat for Humanity's director of partnerships, works with each corporate partner to craft programs and projects that meet the specific objectives of each company while accomplishing Habitat for Humanity's local mission. To learn more about corporate partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, click here .

See a list of some of Habitat for Humanity's corporate partners in Oakland County here .

Habitat for Humanity believes that its corporate partners should get as much, if not more, out of their partnership than they put into it. Corporate resources are an investment in both the community and in the company itself. One of the most valuable benefits of Habitat for Humanity partnership is the opportunity to connect to other companies and professionals who share the same community values. These connections encourage commerce in the community and grow local prosperity in a way that benefits everyone.

Business Builds Hope is a campaign that brings together dozens of local businesses to build and rehabilitate homes in Oakland County. Companies provide the necessary resources--building materials, funds, volunteers, etc.--then cooperate to complete the homes. Call (248) 338-1843 for more information about how your company can participate.