About a dozen Bank of America employees spent time out of the office to reroof and landscape an Independence Township home.
“It’s a great project,” said Tiffany Douglas with Bank of America. “Whatever the needs are in the community, we do it. It connects us to neighbors in a big way.”
The Sept. 23 project in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County was part of a weekend effort around the world. In Michigan, volunteers worked on homes of low-income families in Oakland, Kent, and Wayne counties.
‘Bank of America’s ongoing contribution to Habitat for Humanity’s work has created a deep impact, one that allows us to continue the advancement of our mission: building homes, communities and hope,? said Kelsey Maccombs Howard, marketing and communications coordinator for Habitat for Humanity of Michigan. ‘This generous investment of their time and money will change the lives of these Michigan families forever, and ripple encouragement amongst their neighbors, friends and families.?
‘Home ownership is a critical part of financial security and a cornerstone of thriving neighborhoods, but it is hard to achieve for many Michigan residents, particularly low- and moderate-income families,? said Matt Elliott, Michigan Market President, Bank of America. ‘This build and our wider investments are part of our ongoing commitment to make Michigan a stronger and more vibrant state.?
The Clarkston area resident is a widow of a veteran and a two-time cancer survivor.
“Her roof was 12 years old and a botched job,” Douglas said. ‘This is a way for us to give back. We’ve done it all ? paint, remove brush, nail up dry wall. It’s a lot of fun.?
Employees log about 22,000 volunteers hours a year, renovating homes, working on playgrounds, clearing brush, sweeping streets, serving at food banks, reading in classrooms, and other projects.
“I believe it’s underreported ? I think it’s at least four times that,” she said. ‘It feels good all the way around.?
Bank of America has supported Habitat for Humanity’s work in Michigan for more than 25 years.
? Phil Custodio