Whirlpool Corporation Supports 13th Habitat for Humanity Build With Indiana University's Kelley School of Business

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Whirlpool Corporation Supports 13th Habitat for Humanity Build with Indiana University's Kelley School of Business

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• Whirlpool Corporation continues its long-standing partnership with Habitat for Humanity and IU's Kelley School of Business to build climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes, demonstrating commitment to sustainable communities and affordable housing.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 10, 2023 / Whirlpool Corporation / Whirlpool employees and students from IU and the Kelley School worked together building a home for Cherri Morris and her four grandchildren on Friday and the home was dedicated on Saturday at IU's homecoming game. This is the 13th build in conjunction with Whirlpool Corporation, IU's Kelley School of Business and Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County and a BuildBetter with Whirlpool climate-resilient and energy-efficient home.

IU students and Whirlpool volunteers were onsite to help with the build including Whirlpool Corp. employees, executives and retired CEO Jeff Fettig, who earned a bachelor's degree and MBA from IU before joining the company in 1981. Morris and her grandchildren symbolically received keys to her home on the field at Memorial Stadium before IU's homecoming football game against Rutgers University Saturday.

"It's an honor and a privilege to return to Bloomington for the 13th year to work with Habitat for Humanity and the IU Kelley School of Business to serve this community," said Pam Klyn, executive vice president of corporate relations and sustainability for Whirlpool Corporation. "Our long-standing relationship with Habitat for Humanity enables us to help provide affordable places to live for families like Cherri's, and to support resilient and sustainable communities."

Through the BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative, Cherri's new home is one of 250 climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes being built across the U.S. in three years. Whirlpool Corp. and Habitat for Humanity have partnered for 24 years to build a better world where families have access to safe, decent and affordable housing. As of September 2023, Whirlpool Corp. has donated more than $125 million in appliances to Habitat since 1999, including ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves for Habitat homes in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific region, the Middle East and Latin America. This donation has helped serve over 1 million people around the world.

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What is the Whirlpool Corporation's involvement in the 13th build with Habitat for Humanity and IU's Kelley School of Business?

Whirlpool Corporation is supporting the construction of a climate-resilient and energy-efficient home for Cherri Morris and her four grandchildren, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity and IU's Kelley School of Business.

How many climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes is Whirlpool Corporation building across the U.S. through the BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative?

Whirlpool Corporation is building 250 climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes across the U.S. in three years through the BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative.

What is the total donation of appliances made by Whirlpool Corporation to Habitat for Humanity since 1999?

As of September 2023, Whirlpool Corporation has donated more than $125 million in appliances to Habitat for Humanity, including ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves for Habitat homes worldwide.

How many people have been served by Whirlpool Corporation's appliance donation to Habitat for Humanity?

The donation has helped serve over 1 million people around the world.

What is the significance of the Whirlpool Corporation's partnership with Habitat for Humanity and IU's Kelley School of Business?

The partnership demonstrates a commitment to sustainable communities, affordable housing, and supporting families in need of safe and decent homes.