West Gate Bank, Schneider Electric Partner With Habitat Lincoln for Latest Build

West Gate Bank, Schneider Electric and Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln (www.lincolnhabitat.org) are partnering together to build a decent and affordable home for Habitat homeowners, Khasro, Ginar and their four children. West Gate Bank donated $25,000 and Schneider Electric donated $22,500 as well as volunteers from each organization.

“As a community bank, we understand that providing affordable housing is crucial to the continued growth of Lincoln,” said Carl Sjulin, president of West Gate Bank. “In recognizing the work that Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln is doing, we are honored to partner with them for this build.”

“At Schneider Electric, we believe in building sustainable communities and we support Habitat for Humanity in its dedication to bringing people together to build decent and affordable homes,” said Chris Lasky, human resources manager. “Our mission is to ensure that ‘Life Is On’ everywhere, for everyone and at every moment—ensuring that energy is safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable—in every home.”

The Habitat home kicked-off on Thursday, July 19 with a special wall raising ceremony including both organizations’ customers, employees and board members, joined by Khasro and Ginar. The build will continue over the next four months as the organizations work together in building homes, communities and hope.

“We’re excited to partner with West Gate Bank and Schneider Electric to build an affordable home for a family in need of decent shelter,” says Josh Hanshaw, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln. “Our partners understand that we are all in this together. A decent home with an affordable mortgage builds strong and stable families. And strong and stable families build strong and stable communities.”

For information on how you can get involved with Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln, visit www.lincolnhabitat.org.