LONGMONT, Colo. (Nov. 21, 2008) – As one of Habitat for Humanity's largest corporate partners, Whirlpool Corporation is proud to help celebrate Habitat for Humanity(R) of Colorado’s 1,000th home milestone. Dedication of the 1,000th home takes place on Nov. 22, in Longmont, Colo. The honorable Andrew Romanoff, speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, will preside over the ceremony and celebration. In addition to Whirlpool Corporation contract support representative Amy Schiebel and the company’s direct builder account managers Rhandi Bobo, Scott Park, Lori Raymond, Randy Schutte and Jim Varvil, fellow Habitat for Humanity homeowners and supporters from around the state will join in the celebration. “This is truly a historic occasion for Habitat, and we’re excited to be able to share these moments with Whirlpool Corporation, which has been so dedicated to our cause,” said Stefka Fanchi, executive director for Habitat for Humanity of Colorado. “Whirlpool Corporation and people like Rhandi, Scott, Lori, Randy and Jim have been instrumental in helping us reach the 1,000-home mark. Whirlpool Corporation’s continued support will help us reach our next goal of building another 1,000 Habitat homes within three years.” Whirlpool Corporation is one of Habitat for Humanity's largest corporate partners, donating a range and ENERGY STAR(R) qualified refrigerator to every new Habitat home built in North America. Every year, thousands of Whirlpool employees volunteer their own time to Habitat builds around the country. Whirlpool Corporation plans to support every new Habitat home built globally by 2011, through product donations, cash or home sponsorship. “Since 1999, Whirlpool Corporation has supported Habitat in its mission to provide simple, decent housing. Together with Habitat for Humanity of Colorado, we're proud to be part of such a momentous occasion,” said Debbie Ramirez, manager of corporate commitments at Whirlpool Corporation. About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation works to exceed expectations with appliances that help building professionals create homes of distinction. For this purpose, the company developed – The Inside Advantage(TM). This targeted program offers Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Targeted Services and Consumer Insight to support building professionals. Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and approximately 70 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Gladiator and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world. For more information on Whirlpool Corporation and its offerings for building professionals, please visit insideadvantage.com or call 1-800-253-3977. About Habitat for Humanity of Colorado HFHC is a nonprofit 501c3 corporation whose purpose is to build the capacity of affiliates by increasing access to resources, facilitating communication between affiliates and the community, and providing statewide leadership toward the creation of thriving communities that support healthy families. To accomplish this we: 1. Develop sources of funds, in-kind donations, services and other resources, and distribute these equitably to affiliates 2. Develop, promote, and coordinate statewide activities to increase public awareness of Habitat’s work in Colorado 3. Facilitate networking and sharing of expertise, information, technical assistance, and other resources with and among Colorado affiliates. There are 31 Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the state, who in 2008 will build more than 100 homes in partnership with families who would otherwise be unable to obtain the security, stability, and hope that homeownership can provide. To date 1,000 homes have been built in 42 Colorado communities. Funds raised and distributed by Habitat for Humanity of Colorado accounted for nearly 30 percent of affiliate building capacity. For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Colorado, visit habitatcolorado.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 Americus, Ga., in 1976, Habitat has built more than 200,000 houses in nearly 100 countries, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than one million people. For more information, visit habitat.org.
