The FINANCIAL — ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines employees from across the country will build or renovate affordable single family homes with Habitat for Humanity. This year’s fall builds will take place in six cities, including Delta’s hubs in Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York City and Seattle as well as in Los Angeles, a key international gateway for the airline. More than 2,300 Delta employees will participate in the projects, which begin Sept. 8 and continue through Oct. 17, according to Delta Air Lines, Inc.
“Delta people are committed to making a difference in the lives of others in the communities where we live, work and serve each day,” said Tad Hutcheson, Delta’s vice president – Community Affairs. “I am proud of our people and their dedication to helping families around the globe build safe, affordable homes and continue to display the values of our brand,” he added.
During the two-and-a-half-month long project, Delta will celebrate its 200th build with Habitat for Humanity. This milestone will be commemorated with the Seattle build, which will be partially funded through proceeds from Delta’s in-flight recycling program. This is the sixth home Delta has funded by recycling aluminum cans, plastic bottles and other materials from flights. More than 1 million pounds of material were recycled in 2013, and more than 8.5 million pounds have been recycled since the start of the program in 2007, according to Delta Air Lines, Inc.
“Delta’s partnership through the years has made a significant impact on helping families in need of affordable housing around the world,” said Jonathan Reckford, Habitat for Humanity International CEO. “We appreciate Delta’s support and generosity and look forward to continuing our work together,” he added.
Through local and national support, Delta employees have helped build or rehab 199 Habitat homes in 11 countries around the world. Habitat is one of Delta’s core community partners in its Force for Global Good, a program that encourages employees to make a difference in the communities where they live, work and serve, according to Delta Air Lines, Inc.
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