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Making a Difference: Bank of America and Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas
To have a roof over our heads… it’s why we work and it’s why we save. It’s the foundation of the American Dream. A roof over our heads gives us more than just shelter – it’s a place to call home and to have a space away from the rest of the world. Habitat for Humanity, a national organization with a local presence in Las Vegas, understands this basic human need for security. With the help of a generous donation by Bank of America, the organization gave that gift to a local woman in need.
On March 1, 2014 single mother of three, Denzila Watts, entered her Habitat for Humanity home in South Las Vegas for the very first time. The home was donated by Bank of America. More than 20 Bank of America employee volunteers helped Watts with approximately $20,000 in landscaping, painting, flooring and damage repair improvements to her soon-to-be space. This day marked the first time Watts will work on revamping the family’s future home. As part of Habitat’s homeownership program,she is required to complete 300 hours of “sweat equity” which involves not only working at the construction site on Habitat homes, but also undergoing several classes that focus on the various components of responsible home ownership. The home is the 11th such donation by Bank of America – part of a national partnership through which the institution is donating up to 2,000 vacant properties nationwide for renovation or reconstruction over a three-year span.
For more information on Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas visit www.habitatlasvegas.org. For more information on Bank of America visit www.bankofamerica.com.
