PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- A proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity for more than a decade, Simpson Strong-Tie today announced its national sponsorship agreement with Habitat for Humanity International. Over the next four years, Simpson Strong-Tie will donate $1 million in cash and products to help support Habitat's house projects across North America and its national programs, such as the Gulf Coast-recovery program and the Jimmy Carter Work Project. Simpson's national agreement also includes employee volunteer time to help with building Habitat homes. "Through its relationship with local Habitat affiliates, Simpson Strong-Tie has been making a difference in lives of Habitat homeowners for some time," said Mark Crozet, senior vice president of Resource Development for Habitat for Humanity International. "Their focus on local communities and the families that live in them is just one of the reasons why Habitat for Humanity International is so excited to announce this national partnership with Simpson Strong-Tie and its employees. Together, we are building more affordable homes and offering more families the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of homeownership." Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to eliminating poverty housing around the world. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 225,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people. As a manufacturer of structural connectors, prefabricated shearwall panels and other fastening systems, Simpson Strong-Tie(R) products reinforce the frame of a home, increasing its ability to resist high winds and earthquakes. "Simpson's mission is to help people build safer and stronger homes economically. By sharing similar goals with Habitat and working together on a national level, we can provide more people homes that are built to last," said Tom Fitzmyers, CEO of Simpson Strong-Tie. Terry Kingsfather, president of Simpson Strong-Tie, says the company has donated money, time and products to Habitat since the mid-1990s. Its efforts have been primarily focused on a local level, supported by the company's individual branches. "With a national sponsorship and an organized effort, Simpson will be able to make an even greater impact across North America," he said. Simpson will support its four-year contribution through its many branch locations in the U.S. and Canada.
