California Drywall Donates Services to Habitat for Humanity Project.Business/News Editors California Drywall, a leading Northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern drywall contractor, announced today that it has initiated its fourth project in as many years for Silicon Valley Habitat For Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. , Inc., ("Habitat") an affiliate of Habitat For Humanity International Habitat For Humanity International (HFHI) (generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat) is an international, ecumenical Christian, non-governmental, non-profit organization devoted to building "simple, decent, and affordable" housing. . Habitat helps low-income families build and own their own homes using volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money and materials contributed by churches, businesses, foundations and private individuals. On Saturday June 15, twenty-six California Drywall office and field personnel sheetrocked four 1,400 square-foot single-family homes in Campbell, at the intersection of Campbell and Victor Ave. Each home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and will house qualifying families. California Drywall began taping the drywall on June 22. The company also received commitments from suppliers to reduce cost of materials by 50 percent. The homes are scheduled to be completed by end of July. "Because of the hectic hec·tic adj. 1. Characterized by intense activity, confusion, or haste: "There was nothing feverish or hectic about his vigor" Erik Erikson. 2. pace of the building industry, you can occasionally lose sight of important things you can do for those who need a little help," said Steve Eckstrom, vice president of California Drywall. "When a tremendous organization like Habitat asks for help, it is not only gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. to donate our services, but easy and fun." California Drywall previously donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. services for other Habitat projects, including three houses and two townhouses in San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , and two houses in downtown Campbell. Other Bay Area organizations for which the company's staff has provide volunteer services include Adopt a Child in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , Christmas in April, Emergency Housing Consortium, Julian Street Inn, San Martine Family Living Center, and Santa's Closet. California Drywall's services include metal stud framing, drywall installation, taping, and door frames and hardware. The company services small and large projects, including office complexes, hotels, retail, tenant improvements, medical facilities, R&D labs, and core and shell projects. For more information about Habitat, call 408/294-6464 or visit www.habitatsanjose.org. About California Drywall Since its founding in 1946, California Drywall has been family-owned and operated for three generations, and maintains offices in San Francisco, Pleasanton and San Jose. The company employs upwards of 500 full-time field personnel -- the largest drywall and taper union workforce in the Bay Area -- and its management team averages over 20 years of drywall industry experience. California Drywall has provided services to many of the best-known companies in the greater Bay Area. For more information, visit www.caldrywall.com or call 415/642-5711. Photos of the Habitat project are available to the media upon request. Please call Chris Urling: 408/292-7500 |
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