AvalonBay Successfully Completes Second Annual Spirit of Caring Event
By: Angela Tucciarone - Alexandria, VA, December 14, 2009
Company partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help build nine homes across the country
AvalonBay Communities, a leading apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), today announced the completion of its two-month long ‘Spirit of Caring’ initiative, an annual program to give back to the communities in which the Company’s employees live and work. Leveraging its national footprint, AvalonBay partnered with Habitat for Humanity, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing simple, decent and affordable housing for more than 1.5 million people, to help build nine homes for families in need across the country.
“One of AvalonBay’s most deeply-held core values is a 'Spirit of Caring’,” said Bryce Blair, AvalonBay Chairman and CEO. “It is a priority for us to give back to our local communities and I am proud of how many of our employees turned out to help create new opportunities for our neighbors. We could not have found a better partner for our annual initiative than Habitat for Humanity, a charity that we have supported for many years. Their remarkable build programs have made home ownership a reality for families in need, and have helped strengthen our communities.”
AvalonBay associates helped Habitat for Humanity build homes during October through December in the following locations across the country:
Arlington, VA
Braintree, MA
Freehold, NJ
New Rochelle, NY
Oakland, CA
San Diego, CA
Santa Ana, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
Redmond, WA
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia, the local AvalonBay team worked on a unit in a newly constructed condominium building for a single mother and her 19-year-old son.
“We were thrilled to see so many members of the AvalonBay team come to swing a hammer on the build day,” said Karen Cleveland, Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia. “Maple Ridge was one of our first ever condominium buildings and AvalonBay helped from the early stages of construction through the entire process. The new tenant is a wonderful woman and a perfect example of the deserving people who we are able to reach through this program.”
In Westchester County, AvalonBay worked with Habitat for Humanity on two homes that were located in a FEMA disaster area following a flood.
“We are proud of our longtime partnership with AvalonBay” said Jim Killoran, Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Westchester. “For us, the relationship extends much further than just a one day build. AvalonBay continues to support our communities throughout the year, donating furniture, volunteering and sponsoring events.”
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Santa Cruz, the local Avalon Bay team worked on a new construction, four bedroom, two bath home for a disadvantaged family of six.
“The positive, friendly nature of the Avalon ay volunteers, coupled with their willingness to work hard for the cause of providing housing for families in need perfectly embodies what Habitat is all about,” said Charles Bender, Volunteer Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County. “We at Habitat Santa Cruz could not be happier or more grateful for all of AvalonBay’s contributions.”
This year’s ‘Spirit of Caring’ initiative built on the company’s successful 2008 event, where it partnered with USA Weekend for “Make A Difference Day,” the most encompassing national day of volunteer service. USA Weekend honored AvalonBay with the prestigious “Make A Difference Day Award” from the Newman's Own Foundation in recognition of its national participation and donated the $10,000 proceeds from the award to the American Red Cross.
About AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
As of June 30, 2009, the Company owned or held a direct or indirect ownership interest in 174 apartment communities containing 50,511 apartment homes in ten states and the District of Columbia, of which 12 communities were under construction and seven communities were under reconstruction. AvalonBay is in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring, and managing apartment communities in high barrier-to-entry markets of the United States. More information on AvalonBay, an S&P 500 listed company, may be found on AvalonBay’s website at http://www.avalonbay.com.
Company partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help build nine homes across the country
AvalonBay Communities, a leading apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), today announced the completion of its two-month long ‘Spirit of Caring’ initiative, an annual program to give back to the communities in which the Company’s employees live and work. Leveraging its national footprint, AvalonBay partnered with Habitat for Humanity, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing simple, decent and affordable housing for more than 1.5 million people, to help build nine homes for families in need across the country.
“One of AvalonBay’s most deeply-held core values is a 'Spirit of Caring’,” said Bryce Blair, AvalonBay Chairman and CEO. “It is a priority for us to give back to our local communities and I am proud of how many of our employees turned out to help create new opportunities for our neighbors. We could not have found a better partner for our annual initiative than Habitat for Humanity, a charity that we have supported for many years. Their remarkable build programs have made home ownership a reality for families in need, and have helped strengthen our communities.”
AvalonBay associates helped Habitat for Humanity build homes during October through December in the following locations across the country:
Arlington, VA
Braintree, MA
Freehold, NJ
New Rochelle, NY
Oakland, CA
San Diego, CA
Santa Ana, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
Redmond, WA
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia, the local AvalonBay team worked on a unit in a newly constructed condominium building for a single mother and her 19-year-old son.
“We were thrilled to see so many members of the AvalonBay team come to swing a hammer on the build day,” said Karen Cleveland, Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia. “Maple Ridge was one of our first ever condominium buildings and AvalonBay helped from the early stages of construction through the entire process. The new tenant is a wonderful woman and a perfect example of the deserving people who we are able to reach through this program.”
In Westchester County, AvalonBay worked with Habitat for Humanity on two homes that were located in a FEMA disaster area following a flood.
“We are proud of our longtime partnership with AvalonBay” said Jim Killoran, Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Westchester. “For us, the relationship extends much further than just a one day build. AvalonBay continues to support our communities throughout the year, donating furniture, volunteering and sponsoring events.”
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Santa Cruz, the local Avalon Bay team worked on a new construction, four bedroom, two bath home for a disadvantaged family of six.
“The positive, friendly nature of the Avalon ay volunteers, coupled with their willingness to work hard for the cause of providing housing for families in need perfectly embodies what Habitat is all about,” said Charles Bender, Volunteer Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County. “We at Habitat Santa Cruz could not be happier or more grateful for all of AvalonBay’s contributions.”
This year’s ‘Spirit of Caring’ initiative built on the company’s successful 2008 event, where it partnered with USA Weekend for “Make A Difference Day,” the most encompassing national day of volunteer service. USA Weekend honored AvalonBay with the prestigious “Make A Difference Day Award” from the Newman's Own Foundation in recognition of its national participation and donated the $10,000 proceeds from the award to the American Red Cross.
About AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
As of June 30, 2009, the Company owned or held a direct or indirect ownership interest in 174 apartment communities containing 50,511 apartment homes in ten states and the District of Columbia, of which 12 communities were under construction and seven communities were under reconstruction. AvalonBay is in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring, and managing apartment communities in high barrier-to-entry markets of the United States. More information on AvalonBay, an S&P 500 listed company, may be found on AvalonBay’s website at http://www.avalonbay.com.
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