Kum & Go celebrates 10 years in partnership with Habitat for Humanity
Published on: Jul 18, 2023
The retailer has raised over $5.5 million for the housing organization with donations from customers across its c-store network.
Kum & Go and Habitat for Humanity International are celebrating a successful 2023 cause marketing campaign and their 10th year of partnership.
This year, the retailer pledged a minimum of $500,000 to support Habitat with actual donations totaling over $547,000. Since 2014, both parties have worked together to build decent and affordable homes in communities across the U.S.
Over the past 10 years, the chain has raised more than $5.5 million for Habitat for Humanity.
“Working with Habitat for Humanity these past 10 years has been an extremely meaningful experience. Not only have we been able to provide significant financial support, but we’ve been able to raise awareness about the need for safe, affordable housing and educate our associates and customers about an organization who is dedicated to making a difference in their local communities,” said Emily Bahnsen, Community Investment Manager at Kum & Go.
In addition to in-store efforts, Kum & Go engaged with Habitat affiliates in many of their local communities over the last several months. Associates of the retailer donated their time and support during the April 22 Earth Day block party with Habitat for Humanity of Detroit as part of Habitat for Humanity’s Home is the Key national cause marketing campaign.
