State Farm® rolls up its sleeves for Habitat for Humanity®

Adopt a Day builds in Hamilton and Edmonton will provide homes for families in need

Aurora, Ontario.  August 08, 2011.  – For more than 15 years State Farm has partnered with Habitat for Humanity in its efforts to provide affordable housing for low-income families. In keeping with this commitment, State Farm is sponsoring two upcoming “Adopt-a-Day” builds at the following locations:

Robert Land Project
19 Niagara Street
Hamilton, ON
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
www.habitathamilton.ca/Builds/Current-Builds.aspx

Anderson Gardens
41st Street and 123rd Avenue
Edmonton, AB
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT
http://hfh.org/index.php?_mode=site&_action=index&page=Builds-CurrentBuilds

Local State Farm agents will be on site and ready to work, making a huge impact on the lives of needy families in their communities.

"Part of being a Good Neighbour is to give back and help build strong communities,” says Zac Stevenson, Philanthropy and Community Relations Specialist with State Farm. “By supporting Habitat for Humanity and having our State Farm agents volunteer, we are demonstrating our commitment to help develop the communities in which we live and do business."

“Habitat is excited that State Farm has taken on the challenge of our Adopt-a-Day program,” said Alfred Nikolai, President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity Edmonton. “Their employees are rolling up their sleeves, picking up hammers and saws to help hard-working families achieve affordable home ownership. That’s giving back to the community in a tangible way.”

Media Invitation

Media are welcome to attend and conduct on-site interviews or photo opportunities.

On site State Farm contacts are:

Zac Stevenson - Robert Land Project – Hamilton, ON – August 10.

Ted Byrt - Anderson Gardens – Edmonton, AB – August 16.

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