Avangrid Foundation Awards $135,000 to Habitat for Humanity to Build Stronger Communities

Funds will support local Habitats within Avangrid service areas, such as Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity


Brings the Avangrid Foundation’s total grants to Habitat for Humanity to more than $875,000 since 2018


ORANGE, Conn. — May 31, 2024 — The Avangrid Foundation, the primary philanthropic arm of Rochester Gas and Electric’s (RG&E) parent company Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), has announced a $135,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity, continuing Avangrid and RG&E’s longtime partnership with the organization. The funds will directly support the efforts of more than 10 local Habitat partners within Avangrid’s service areas, including Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity.

“We believe in building more sustainable communities and investing in a positive social impact,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “Habitat for Humanity has proven that their work transforms lives and communities. By supporting Habitat for Humanity, we’re investing in more than just housing. We’re contributing to the foundation of community development, economic stability and social equity.”

The Avangrid Foundation began a partnership with the national Habitat for Humanity in 2019, advancing the legacy of its subsidiaries, like RG&E, which had been involved with their local Habitat partners for years through volunteering and corporate donations. Since 2018, the Avangrid Foundation has contributed more than $875,000 in grants to Habitat for Humanity to support home construction and repairs, playhouse builds, and ReStore support. Last year, Avangrid employees hosted 19 build days within their communities and dedicated 700 hours of volunteering.

“Habitat for Humanity is a great partner not only because they do impactful work, but also because they touch so many of the communities where our teams live and work,” said Pablo Colón, director of corporate citizenship and executive director of the Avangrid Foundation. “Safe and affordable housing is critical to combating poverty and helping families live their full potential. We are so proud to support our fellow community members in achieving their dream of home ownership.”

RG&E has supported the Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity for many years. Last year, RG&E employees volunteered more than 150 hours at three build days to help construct a home sponsored by the Avangrid Foundation for a Rochester-area family. Recently, RG&E celebrated Arbor Day by planting trees outside homes newly built by Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity.

"From the foundation to the roof, and every nail and tree planted in between, Avangrid’s generosity and dedication have built more than just a house at 344 Garson Ave in the Emma/Beechwood neighborhood,” commented Laurie Streber, Director of Development and Marketing, Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity. “Their hands-on involvement during the house construction and their presence at the Dedication speaks volumes of their ongoing commitment to making a difference. Avangrid continues to be a cornerstone of positive change in our community."

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