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.
1 http://nlihc.org/sites/default/files/Gap-Report_2017.pdf
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