Alcoa donates three home sites in Badin to Stanly County Habitat for Humanity

APGI’s Nicole Wright presents the deeds to three vacant lots in Badin to Cemita Gibbs, executive director of Stanly County Habitat for Humanity.

Three new Habitat for Humanity homes will soon be coming to Badin, thanks to a land donation made by Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (APGI).

APGI has donated three vacant lots in Badin to Stanly County Habitat for Humanity. The organization expects to begin construction of new homes on these lots later this year.

“Alcoa’s partnership enables Stanly County Habitat to continue our mission that everyone should have a decent place to live,” said Cemita Gibbs, executive director of Stanly County Habitat for Humanity. “With these additional lots we will be able to give a ‘hand up’ and provide a no interest mortgage for additional families in our community. Alcoa is a corporation that sees the unique role home ownership plays in the development and resiliency of our community and we feel they are committed to helping make a difference.”

Alcoa has been a long-time partner of Stanly County Habitat for Humanity. It has previously donated two lots in Badin and a pickup truck to the organization.

“We’ve seen what a positive impact Habitat for Humanity makes in our community and we’re delighted that we can play a part in providing new homes to deserving families,” said Nicole Wright, APGI Foundation Coordinator. “Our employees look forward to volunteering on the construction of these new homes.”

Alcoa donates truck to Habitat for Humanity

Nicole Wright presents the keys to Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Cemita Gibbs and Fund Development Coordinator Jill Hatley.    

Alcoa Power Generating Inc. recently donated a 2001 Ford pickup F-250 extended cab truck to Stanly County Habitat for Humanity.

“Alcoa has been a fantastic community partner and we are so grateful for their continued support of Habitat for Humanity. We will put this truck to good use delivering materials and supplies between projects,” said Cemita Gibbs, executive director of Stanly County Habitat for Humanity.

Alcoa has previously donated land to Habitat for Humanity to build homes in Badin.

“Stanly County Habitat for Humanity has completed 45 homes in Stanly County and is currently working on #46. Habitat’s no interest mortgages allow families to attain the ‘American Dream’ of homeownership, but we also strive to unite businesses, churches, organizations and individuals together for one common goal of giving back to their community. Alcoa is a great community partner and recognizes the value giving back,” Gibbs said.

“We have tremendous respect and appreciation for the work that Habitat for Humanity does to make our community a better place. We’re delighted to provide this truck to help Habitat accomplish its work,” said Nicole Wright, Alcoa’s Foundation Coordinator.

Badin family moves into Habitat house built on Alcoa land

Layota Tillman and her two daughters will be celebrating Christmas this year in a new house built by Stanly County Habitat for Humanity. The house, built in West Badin on two lots donated by Alcoa, was formally presented to the Tillmans at a dedication ceremony on December 7.

“We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this home a reality. Alcoa donated the land and a hard-working team of volunteers worked together to make the Tillmans’ dream of home ownership come true,” said Cemita Gibbs, Executive Director of Stanly County Habitat for Humanity. “It is a true blessing.”

This is the 43rd home built by Stanly County Habitat for Humanity.

“It has been so rewarding to work with Habitat for Humanity on creating a new home in West Badin,” said Nicole Wright, who coordinates Alcoa Foundation grants in Stanly County. “Habitat for Humanity does great work in our community and Alcoa employees were proud to contribute to the success of this project.”

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on West Badin home

Stanly County Habitat for Humanity has begun construction on its first home in West Badin. The home, located on one two properties donated by Alcoa, will allow Habitat to fulfill another family’s dream of home ownership. 

“We are a company that believes strongly in supporting our communities,” said Kevin Anton, Alcoa’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “In Badin and around the world, Alcoans like to build things. This is a great cause that we were happy to support.”

Anton visited the Badin site last week with a team of Alcoa employees and Habitat leadership. 

“We are grateful for the partnership of Alcoa and are excited about the possibilities of helping this community grow,” said Cemita Gibbs, Executive Director of Stanly County Habitat for Humanity. “It is obvious by this donation that Alcoa cares about their community and the people.”

Alcoa employees plan to take part in building the home. 

“Our employees have already told me that they are looking forward to volunteering to help Habitat for Humanity during the construction of this home,” Nicole Wright, Alcoa Foundation Coordinator. “It’s a great way to give back to the community and we look forward to the start of the project.”