Donates $14,415 to Habitat for Humanity
For the third year in a row, during the month of October (also Kitchen & Bath month), Cutting Edge Countertops ran a promotion resulting in a $14,415 donation to Habitat for Humanity.
For every purchase made during the month, Cutting Edge Countertops donated a percentage of the sales to advance the Habitat for Humanity mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Cutting Edge Countertops operated in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, including a store in Noblesville located at 14425 Bergen Blvd. That’s just south of Ruoff Music Center.
“We try to make a difference in all the communities we serve, and it gives us great joy to partner with Habitat for Humanity affiliate organizations,” said Brian Burns, Cutting Edge Countertops’ Co-Owner/Founding Partner. “The need for affordable housing continues to grow along with home repair assistance. There are a lot of people out there that need help. Habitat for Humanity comes through and leaves lasting impacts on families and communities as a whole … We believe in their purpose and mission, as it aligns with our commitment to be a positive force within the communities we live, work and play in. It’s important to us that our donation be utilized in our service areas to directly help local families.”
The Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity affiliate plans to use the donation it received to help a family in the Habitat for Humanity Homebuyer Program.
The Homebuyer Program provides an opportunity for participants to own their own home with a 0 percent interest mortgage. To qualify for the program, participants apply based on an inadequate current living situation, their ability to pay a monthly mortgage and willingness to partner to successfully complete “Sweat Equity” hours. Educational meetings also are included and focus on financial management and home maintenance leading to responsible homeownership.
In addition to stable housing and a great sense of pride, Habitat for Humanity has shown the benefits of the Homebuyer Program for participants and their immediate family as:
- Children of homeowners are 116 percent more likely to graduate from college
- Physical and mental health improve
- A family’s sense of dignity and self-reliance grow
- Wealth accumulation is possible and a legacy is passed on
This year Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity will complete 23 homes.
“Families aspiring to purchase their first affordable home invite us into their lives to support their dream for the stability, strength, and independence of homeownership,” said Jim Morris, President & CEO of Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity. “We are grateful for the generous support of Cutting Edge Countertops to support Habitat’s mission and our partner families in Greater Indy and in the communities where they are located.”
Learn more about Cutting Edge Countertops at cdctops.com. Donate to Habitat for Humanity at habitat.org.