EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (April 25, 2018) – When Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh decided to build four new homes for first-time homebuyers in Homewood, it was a no-brainer for 84 Lumber to get involved. Building upon its 60+ years of community commitment, the company recently announced a donation of $250,000, over the next year, to support future improvements. 84 Lumber is also providing oversight of the project, lumber and building materials, will frame each home and lead all bricklaying efforts. These structural elements are critical to building a strong and safe foundation – both for the home and for the next chapter in each homebuyer’s life.
“Home ownership is the biggest door-opener. Once someone owns their own home, they have the stability to do so much more with their lives – pursue a career, go to school, care for their family,” said 84 Lumber’s President and Owner Maggie Hardy Magerko. “By providing home ownership for more families, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh is opening a door for more people to realize their full potential. There’s nothing more powerful than seeing the look when a first-time homeowner walks through the door for the very first time. That’s why we do what we do.”
This partnership creates new opportunities for deserving families that have completed Habitat for Humanity’s Homeownership program. These efforts will ultimately result in equipping families with a 30-year, 0% interest mortgages made available by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh. The development concept in Homewood began several months ago and was officially kicked off Tuesday, April 24, 2018 during a press conference and groundbreaking ceremony.
“The partnership with 84 Lumber will add immeasurably to the sustainability of urban communities, such as Homewood,” said Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh.
About 84 Lumber
Founded in 1956, 84 Lumber Company is the nation’s leading privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. 84 Lumber operates more than 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops and engineered wood product (EWP) centers in 30 states, representing the top 130 markets in the country. 84 Lumber also offers professional residential and commercial contractors turn-key installed services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall. A certified women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy Magerko, 84 Lumber was named one of Forbes’ Best Midsize Employers in America in 2016 and 2017, and one of Forbes’ Largest Private Companies in America in 2016. For more information, visit www.84lumber.com.
About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh’s mission is to eliminate substandard housing in Allegheny County by bringing people together to build, rehabilitate, and repair homes, communities, and hope. We are an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global, nonprofit organization that is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing.