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19-05-2025
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Cornerstone Building Brands Helps Make Homeownership Possible for Five Families in Raleigh; Company Returns as Presenting Sponsor of 2025 Habitat Wake Builders Blitz
Cornerstone Building Brands donates Ply Gem® windows, Mastic® by Ply Gem vinyl siding and funding to help construct five new homes in seven days alongside Habitat Wake and contractor partners CARY, N.C., May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading North American manufacturer of exterior building products, proudly served as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Habitat for Humanity of Wake County Builders Blitz, a one-week event that brought together professional builders, community partners and volunteers to construct five homes in seven days for families in Southeast Raleigh. The week culminated in a dedication ceremony on Friday, May 16, in the Old Poole Place neighborhood, where sponsors, partners and homeowners gathered to officially dedicate the homes. The event celebrated the power of partnership and the lasting value of homeownership — recognizing that a safe, affordable home is more than shelter; it's the foundation for stability, opportunity and brighter futures. "The Builders Blitz is a powerful demonstration of what's possible when communities come together with a shared purpose," said Keith Scherzer, Senior Vice President of Operations at Cornerstone Building Brands. "We are honored to help make homeownership a reality for these families and support the builders and contractors who made it happen." As presenting sponsor, Cornerstone Building Brands provided both a monetary donation and in-kind contributions of its Ply Gem® windows and Mastic® by Ply Gem vinyl siding to help ensure each home is strong, beautiful and energy efficient. The Builders Blitz is a natural extension of the company's Home for Good project, a long-standing initiative launched in 2016 to address the affordable housing crisis. Through the program, Cornerstone Building Brands has contributed more than $4.1 million in products and resources, helping to build or renovate 825 homes across more than 150 communities nationwide. "The Builders Blitz exemplifies our commitment to strengthening communities and supporting our customers," said Scherzer. "We're proud to provide the materials professionals rely on — and even prouder to see those materials making a real difference in people's lives." For more information about the Home for Good project, visit us online at: About Cornerstone Building BrandsCornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands' broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Gia Oei, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Cultureresponse@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
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Cornerstone Building Brands Helps Make Homeownership Possible for Five Families in Raleigh; Company Returns as Presenting Sponsor of 2025 Habitat Wake Builders Blitz
Cornerstone Building Brands donates Ply Gem® windows, Mastic® by Ply Gem vinyl siding and funding to help construct five new homes in seven days alongside Habitat Wake and contractor partners CARY, N.C., May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading North American manufacturer of exterior building products, proudly served as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Habitat for Humanity of Wake County Builders Blitz, a one-week event that brought together professional builders, community partners and volunteers to construct five homes in seven days for families in Southeast Raleigh. The week culminated in a dedication ceremony on Friday, May 16, in the Old Poole Place neighborhood, where sponsors, partners and homeowners gathered to officially dedicate the homes. The event celebrated the power of partnership and the lasting value of homeownership — recognizing that a safe, affordable home is more than shelter; it's the foundation for stability, opportunity and brighter futures. "The Builders Blitz is a powerful demonstration of what's possible when communities come together with a shared purpose," said Keith Scherzer, Senior Vice President of Operations at Cornerstone Building Brands. "We are honored to help make homeownership a reality for these families and support the builders and contractors who made it happen." As presenting sponsor, Cornerstone Building Brands provided both a monetary donation and in-kind contributions of its Ply Gem® windows and Mastic® by Ply Gem vinyl siding to help ensure each home is strong, beautiful and energy efficient. The Builders Blitz is a natural extension of the company's Home for Good project, a long-standing initiative launched in 2016 to address the affordable housing crisis. Through the program, Cornerstone Building Brands has contributed more than $4.1 million in products and resources, helping to build or renovate 825 homes across more than 150 communities nationwide. "The Builders Blitz exemplifies our commitment to strengthening communities and supporting our customers," said Scherzer. "We're proud to provide the materials professionals rely on — and even prouder to see those materials making a real difference in people's lives." For more information about the Home for Good project, visit us online at: About Cornerstone Building BrandsCornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands' broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Gia Oei, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Cultureresponse@ Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
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Cornerstone Building Brands Helps Make Homeownership Possible for Five Families in Raleigh; Company Returns as Presenting Sponsor of 2025 Habitat Wake Builders Blitz
BUSINESS WIRE)--Cornerstone Building Brands, a leading North American manufacturer of exterior building products, proudly served as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Habitat for Humanity of Wake County Builders Blitz, a one-week event that brought together professional builders, community partners and volunteers to construct five homes in seven days for families in Southeast Raleigh. ... a safe, affordable home is more than shelter; it's the foundation for stability, opportunity and brighter futures. Share The week culminated in a dedication ceremony on Friday, May 16, in the Old Poole Place neighborhood, where sponsors, partners and homeowners gathered to officially dedicate the homes. The event celebrated the power of partnership and the lasting value of homeownership — recognizing that a safe, affordable home is more than shelter; it's the foundation for stability, opportunity and brighter futures. 'The Builders Blitz is a powerful demonstration of what's possible when communities come together with a shared purpose,' said Keith Scherzer, Senior Vice President of Operations at Cornerstone Building Brands. 'We are honored to help make homeownership a reality for these families and support the builders and contractors who made it happen.' As presenting sponsor, Cornerstone Building Brands provided both a monetary donation and in-kind contributions of its Ply Gem ® windows and Mastic ® by Ply Gem vinyl siding to help ensure each home is strong, beautiful and energy efficient. The Builders Blitz is a natural extension of the company's Home for Good project, a long-standing initiative launched in 2016 to address the affordable housing crisis. Through the program, Cornerstone Building Brands has contributed more than $4.1 million in products and resources, helping to build or renovate 825 homes across more than 150 communities nationwide. 'The Builders Blitz exemplifies our commitment to strengthening communities and supporting our customers,' said Scherzer. 'We're proud to provide the materials professionals rely on — and even prouder to see those materials making a real difference in people's lives.' For more information about the Home for Good project, visit us online at: About Cornerstone Building Brands Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands' broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- General
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2025 Point in Time count continues, volunteers offer help to unhoused locals
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — The 2025 Point in Time count to determine Columbus' homeless population continued today. Each year, United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley's Home for Good program pairs up with volunteers from SafeHouse Ministries for the count. It is an effort to record the local unhoused population in shelters and on the street. For one SafeHouse Ministries employee who volunteered to assist with this year's count, it was a chance to give back to a community she knows personally. 'I used to be out here on the street. I used to do drugs. I used to hang out with these people and party with them,' Cassandra Whitney said. 'God restored my life and took my drug addiction and made me whole again, so I'm just giving back to the community as they gave to me.' Teen author donates copies of book to local children's hospital Whitney has been off the streets for two years now, becoming a SafeHouse employee about a year ago, but she spent five years homeless. She spent the morning of Jan. 29 talking to local unhoused individuals with her group to find out their needs and offer blankets, socks, coats, food items and hygiene products. They also shared information about resources individuals could contact for help getting back on their feet. Those include organizations like SafeHouse and United Way, or reaching out to individuals like Sam Lewis, a case manager with SafeHouse and local thrift shop owner. 'We try to get them on to 2-1-1 where they can get some shelter if they want, you know. But in the meantime, I do help them and use them down here at my thrift shop,' Lewis, who owns Thrifty Giving and More, said. Two Columbus State ROTC cadets rank among nation's top 10 individually Lewis, a reverend who also preaches at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, offers individuals food, clothing and supplies from his store. He also gives them the opportunity to help out around the store as they work to better their situations. 'I try to supply what I can,' said Lewis. One individual who was waiting outside to help at the thrift shop said he had been homeless for seven years. He added the work opportunity and assistance from organizations like SafeHouse has been a blessing. 'It helps me, you know, be clean once I get access to water to clean myself up, you know,' said Bobby White, who received a drawstring bag filled with supplies from Point in Time counters. 'New socks and underwear, you know, make me feel better.' The 2025 Point in Time count ends Jan. 30, but unhoused individuals can receive help from organizations like United Way and SafeHouse year-round. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
