Wesco Expands Partnership With Habitat for Humanity

Wesco is expanding its partnership with Habitat for Humanity International to further support the organization’s global initiatives. This year, Wesco will contribute $300,000 towards Habitat projects, including the Home Equals five-year global advocacy campaign and the construction of a home in Monte de Sion, Chiapas, Mexico. The home will be built with recycled materials and energy efficient features including a biodigester, solar heating, bathrooms with a rainwater collector, and a wood-saving stove. Additionally, Wesco will contribute $200,000 towards team builds in the United States and Canada and sponsorship of the 2024 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in St. Paul, Minnesota.

“We are proud to expand our partnership with Habitat for Humanity,” said John Engel, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wesco. “Wesco’s mission is to build, connect, power and protect our world and contributing to Habitat’s worldwide projects is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the communities where we live and work.”

Wesco and Habitat began their partnership in 2022 when the company donated $500,000 to the global housing nonprofit. Over the course of the partnership, the company’s work alongside Habitat has included a community renovations project in São Paulo, Brazil, a roof wind mitigation project in Orlando, Florida, and supporting projects in England, Mexico, and New Zealand. The company was also a sponsor of the 2023 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Charlotte, North Carolina. Last year, Wesco completed 100 home build projects in local communities in honor of its 100th anniversary.

“We are thrilled to have the continued support of Wesco and we are excited to see our partnership grow this year,” said Tolli Love, chief development officer, Habitat for Humanity International. “Currently, more than 1 billion people live in informal settlements and lack basic services, land tenure security and climate resilience. With Wesco’s support of Habitat’s Home Equals campaign, we will be able to further our efforts to create lasting change and ensure families have equitable access to adequate housing.”

This article was originally published by 3BL.