Atlanta, GA (August 29, 2015) – KeyBank Foundation, Novelis, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company and Nissan North America will break ground on August 29, 2015 to begin work on a home for US Army veteran Donnell Davis and his two daughters, ages 8 and 10 (names withheld).
Davis served on combat tours in Kuwait and Iraq, and now lives in Cobb County.
The devoted single dad is actively involved with his girls’ schools and serves as the president of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). He started a Greeters Group where parents welcome and send off children everyday at school to show the positive roles men can play in the community, and also leads a boys mentoring group.
The four major corporations teamed up with NW Metro Atlanta Habitat to further the mission of affordable housing and give Davis a chance to live in a safe and decent home while raising his two girls. Davis also has another daughter, who currently lives in Tennessee, but spends summer vacations and holidays with him.
“Donnell is a true example of someone who gives. With his service to our country and now to our community, it is important that we find a way to take care of him and his family,” says David McGinnis, CEO of NW Metro Atlanta Habitat. “With our gracious sponsors KeyBank Foundation, Novelis, Lockheed Martin and Nissan North America, we are excited to be able to build a home for Donnell and his daughters.”
The new home will be dedicated on November 7, right before Veteran’s Day.
About NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity:
NW Metro Atlanta Habitat, an affiliate of the international organization, works with the community to provide safe, decent, affordable homes to deserving, well-qualified families in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties.
About the sponsors:
KeyBank Foundation has sponsored NW Metro Atlanta Habitat since 2010, providing hundreds of diverse volunteer opportunities each year for KeyBank employees and students from Morehouse College to work side-by-side with Habitat homeowner partner families on the build site in this inclusive environment.
Novelis is joining NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for a second year as a sponsor. Employees from Novelis Global Research & Technology Center in Kennesaw have given to support this house financially and through volunteering for two days.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company has supported NW Metro Atlanta for many years going back to 1998 by helping to build a home each year with this affiliate. Even after the company focused their philanthropic efforts on STEM education, they have remained a NW Metro Atlanta Habitat supporter and good neighbor.
Nissan North America marks 10 years of partnership with Habitat for Humanity International this year and has supported several NW Metro Atlanta Habitat builds. Due to a significant employee base and corporate presence in the greater Atlanta area, Nissan is sponsoring a team-build day in Cobb County with the NW Metro Atlanta Habitat affiliate.