Weiler Corp., Cresco, Pa., a provider of surface conditioning products, donated $10,000 to the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, along with $4,500 in Weiler products to help with the group's 2-week Build-A-Thon program in eastern New Orleans.
"We were honored to have participated," said President and CEO Chris Weiler. "The Weiler team welcomed the opportunity to support the work of an organization that will restore the promise of New Orleans' future, and the future of its residents."
On Feb. 24, 51 Weiler employees traveled to New Orleans to participate in the build and present the donation and an assortment of Weiler products for use on the build site, including sweeps, paint brushes, gloves, brushes and squeegees. Weiler's national sales meeting was being held in New Orleans and the company wanted to take time to give back to the local community, according to Chris Weiler.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The Build-A-Thon commemorated the anniversary and celebrated the progress the city has made.
"Working alongside partner family members Syrena Johnson and Debra Taylor, as they put their 'sweat equity' into their future home, was inspiring for the team," said Weiler. "As a company, we're committed to giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and this build provided an opportunity for the entire sales team to participate."
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