Kum & Go hosts annual fundraiser to support Habitat for Humanity’s mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope
ATLANTA (Feb. 3, 2021) — The family-owned convenience store chain Kum & Go today announced it is kicking off its annual in-store fundraising campaign supporting Habitat for Humanity International. For the eighth year, Kum & Go is donating proceeds to support affordable homeownership across the U.S. and sponsoring a homebuild for a local Habitat organization.
Kum & Go’s fundraiser starts today and will last until Feb. 28, 2021. Throughout the month, Kum & Go will donate 10 cents to Habitat for Humanity for every bottled water purchased, contributing up to $10,000 to the nonprofit from these sales. Customers who shop at Kum & Go stores will also have the option to donate to Habitat at checkout. With the support of its customers, Kum & Go is donating a minimum of $250,000 to the nonprofit organization, with no limit on the total contribution. $100,000 of the donation will go to a local Habitat organization in the U.S. to sponsor the construction of a new home.
“At Kum & Go, we’re driven by our values to partner with trusted organizations that positively impact our communities,” said Kum & Go philanthropy manager Emily Bahnsen. “Habitat for Humanity changes lives by building safe, affordable housing and providing the financial education necessary to succeed in these homes. When we connect our 400+ stores to Habitat’s mission, we aim to improve lives for individuals and families across the country.”
“Kum & Go’s consistent support has expanded our community of advocates as they continue to engage their customers as champions for affordable housing,” said Julie Laird Davis, vice president of corporate and cause marketing partnerships at Habitat for Humanity International. “We appreciate their ongoing support and dedication to tackling the issue of housing insecurity.”
Kum & Go has donated over $3 million to Habitat for Humanity since their partnership began in 2014. Kum & Go’s contributions have helped Habitat work with more homeowners to build the strength, stability and independence they need to create a better life for themselves and their families.
About Habitat for Humanity
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
About Kum & Go
For over 60 years, Kum & Go has been dedicated to the communities it serves, sharing 10% of its profits with charitable causes. For four generations, the family-owned convenience store chain has focused on providing exceptional service and delivering more than customers expect. Established in Hampton, Iowa, in 1959, the chain has since grown to employ nearly 5,000 associates in 400 stores in 11 states: Iowa, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming.