State Farm Presents $5,000 Check to Habitat


State Farm recognizes the importance of ending poverty housing. That’s why State Farm awarded a $5,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County. On March 7th,  Agent, George Pond presented the check to Habitat for Humanity for Humanity at the building site of the next home sponsored by “Habitat to the Max, a ministry of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Westlake Lake Village.

“We are so grateful for long-term partnerships with successful, community-focused businesses like State Farm,” said Stacy Swanson, Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Director. “Their very generous support helps to make affordable home ownership a reality for low-income families living in Ventura County!”

State Farm’s mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. Since 2006, State Farm has awarded $30,000 in grant money to Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County. At Habitat for Humanity, we also help families realize their dreams, believing that everyone deserves a decent place to live. We empower families who are willing to work hard to achieve their dream of homeownership.  Each Habitat homeowner invests hundreds of hours to help build their home, and then purchases the home with an affordable, zero interest mortgage.

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