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Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County receives $15,000 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

16-March, 2013

Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County receives $15,000 donation from WCF.

Photo Caption:Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County received a $15,000 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation and Woodforest National Bank. Pictured here are Woodforest National Bank employees that have volunteered their time to help make this Habitat Home possible.

Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County
Houston, TX - Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County received a $15,000 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation and Woodforest National Bank.

On a continual basis Woodforest National Bank employees perform a multitude of fundraising events benefitting the Woodforest Charitable Foundation.  Both Woodforest National Bank and Woodforest Charitable Foundation are committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which Woodforest serves. This partnership benefits the community and organizations such as Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County, which recently received a $15,000 donation, from the Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County was established in 1989 by 12 area churches as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.  We are a non-profit 501-c-3, faith based, volunteer driven organization dedicated to eliminating sub-standard housing.  We are one of eight Habitat affiliates in metropolitan Houston.

Since its inception Habitat Northwest Harris County (NWHC) has built more than 160 homes, providing housing for more than 650 individuals. Their Mission Statement is, "“Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization. Our mission is founded on the conviction that every family should have the opportunity to own a basic, decent home in which  to live in dignity and safety. We partner with the community and families to create affordable housing and help develop responsible homeowners and successful  neighborhoods.”.

Woodforest Charitable Foundation
The Woodforest Charitable Foundation was created by Woodforest National Bank in 2005 as a direct result of its desire to support and invest in the communities in which it serves.  The Foundation is committed to assisting those in need, enriching lives and communities through dedicated leadership and faithful administration by providing funding to qualifying 501(c)(3) charities. For additional information regarding the Woodforest Charitable Foundation, call (832) 375-CARE (2273) or visit the foundation’s website at www.woodforestcharitablefoundation.org.

Woodforest National Bank
Celebrating 32 years of service and ranked among the top earning banks in the United States, the Woodforest family of banks currently has assets of approximately $3.7 billion and services more than 837,000 customers with branches in excess of 760 throughout seventeen states:  Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.  For information about Woodforest National Bank, please call 832-375-2000 or visit the bank’s website at www.woodforest.com.