ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ply Gem® (NYSE:
PGEM), a leading manufacturer of building products for 75 years, is
expanding its Home for Good project in 2018 to more directly impact
local communities in need of safe, affordable housing. In
addition to continuing its partnership with national campaign
ambassador and GRAMMY Award winner, Darius
Rucker, Ply Gem will also partner with two of country
music's rising new artists, Brett
Young and Lauren Alaina, as
regional ambassadors for the Home for Good project.
Ply Gem launched the Home for Good project in 2016 as a means to
raise awareness of, and help solve, the critical need for
affordable housing in America. Today, more than 43 million
Americans remain below the poverty line, many of whom struggle to
afford their homes.1 Ply Gem believes that every
American should be able to live in a safe, affordable home and that
creating access to homes that are more affordable will lead to
economic growth for our country and better educational outcomes for
children and families.
"Tackling the affordable housing issue is a personal passion of
mine and a mission for our company," said Gary E. Robinette, chairman and CEO, Ply Gem.
"We are excited about our new partnerships with regional
ambassadors, Brett Young and
Lauren Alaina, and the continued
partnership with Darius Rucker; all
three are passionate supporters of our mission and share our
dedication for helping others. Their devotion to their families,
communities and fans make them ideal ambassadors for the program.
Together, we look forward to connecting with their fans, our
customers and partners to make a difference."
Since 2016, Ply Gem has donated more than $1.8 million in building products and funds; and,
helped to build 450 homes in more than 70 communities across the
U.S. In 2018, Ply Gem will continue helping families build strength
and stability through housing, by working closely with Darius Rucker, Brett
Young and Lauren Alaina, and
building industry professionals, to spread the word and make a
difference.
Throughout 2018, the Home for Good project regional ambassadors,
Brett Young and Lauren Alaina, will work alongside Ply Gem and
other volunteers in communities like Wake
County, NC; Anaheim, CA;
and Philadelphia, PA –
participating in neighborhood revitalization with local Habitat for
Humanity affiliates. Brett Young
will perform a live concert at the International Builders' Show in
Orlando, FL, on January 9th at 5:00 pm at Ply Gem Booth #W2501.
For more information about Ply Gem and The Home for Good project
please visit, www.homeforgoodproject.com.
About Ply Gem Building Products:
Ply Gem (NYSE: PGEM), headquartered in Cary, N.C., is
a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North
America. Ply Gem produces a comprehensive product line of
windows and patio doors, vinyl and aluminum siding and accessories,
designer accents, cellular PVC trim and mouldings, vinyl fencing
and railing, stone veneer, roofing and gutterware, used in both new
construction and home repair and remodeling in the United
States and Canada. Visit www.plygem.com for
more information.
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http://nlihc.org/sites/default/files/Gap-Report_2017.pdf
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