Publix Donates $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity - North Central Georgia was awarded a $50,000 grant from Publix Super markets Charities for the ninth successive year.  The check presentation took place recently at the King’s Road Publix Super Market Store in Roswell, and the funds will be used towards building a decent, affordable, Habitat home in 2015.  Publix Super Markets Charities has been a supporter of Habitat North Central Georgia for many years, and has helped to build eight homes.  Several Publix Super market employees have benefited from the program, and have purchased Habitat homes.

Pictured from left to right:  Russ Hayes, CEO, Habitat North Central Georgia; Sarah Cutright, Resource Development Director; and Ed Davis, District Manager, Publix Super Markets.

Habitat for Humanity - North Central Georgia is a non-profit, Christian housing ministry that builds simple, decent homes for purchase by low income families who demonstrate a capacity for responsible homeownership.  Since its inception in 1995, 259 homes have been completed and over 1000 family members have been served in North Fulton, Cherokee, and Forsyth Counties.  Each family is required to attend six educational classes and perform 200-300 sweat equity hours.  Families earn between 30% and 60% of the Atlanta area median income and purchase their homes from Habitat, which provides them with a 30-year, no interest loan.  Family members work side by side with the volunteers, sponsors, and habitat staff, to build their homes.  These families not only get to experience the pride of homeownership, but they also know that their lives will be changed forever.  For more information on Habitat for Humanity - North Central Georgia, please visit www.habitat-ncg.org.