Vero Beach – State Farm has once again lent its famous adage to Habitat’s mission of building a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
This time, State Farm “was there” to support Indian River Habitat’s Home Repair Program with a $10,000 grant award.
Habitat’s Home Repair program serves populations in need of critical or minor home repairs, at a rate they can afford. Critical repairs range from roof, air conditioning, and water heater replacement to home preservation projects like wheelchair installation, and exterior pressure washing.
Since 2017, State Farm has proudly partnered with Habitat to continue providing stability through home.
“We are so thankful for State Farm’s generosity,” Indian River Habitat’s Home Repair Manager, Karyn Bryant, begins.
“Because of this grant award, three households will stay in their homes after receiving a new roof. Two households will also protect their homes against weatherization for years to come,” Bryant concluded.
One of the families supported by State Farm’s generosity is Habitat homeowner, Maria Perez. As a recent widow, Maria is not only solely responsible for maintaining her home, but she is also financially responsible as well. Going from two incomes to one, Maria struggled to afford home preservation repairs.
With assistance from State Farm, and through Indian River Habitat’s Repair Program, Maria can preserve the one thing she has left from her late husband – their home they purchased together in 2012.
For more information on Indian River Habitat’s Home Repair program, visit irchabitat.org, or connect on social media, @ircHabitat.
About State Farm®:
For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its more than 19,400 agents and 67,000 employees serve over 91 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 44 on the 2023 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.
About Indian River Habitat for Humanity
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Indian River Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, community, and hope. Together with Habitat Affiliates worldwide, our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. To do this, we empower working families by offering them a ‘hand up’ (not a ‘hand out’), on their journey to homeownership. In addition, Indian River Habitat offers affordable home repairs and home preservation to qualifying families through its Neighborhood Revitalization program. Through the Habitat Scholarship program, Indian River Habitat supports the post-secondary educational goals of Habitat homeowners and their dependents by offering financial assistance to help them reach for an education beyond high school or GED certification. With the support of volunteers, donors, businesses and churches, Indian River Habitat helps families build greater strength, stability, and independence.
