St. Luke's to help with Habitat for Humanity homes
August 12, 2009
St. Luke's and Habitat for Humanity are teaming up to complete work on homes in two neighborhoods under construction in Cedar Rapids. This is part of the Build-A-Thon that was kicked off by Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals quarterback and Cedar Rapids native, in June. The goal of the project is to build 20 new homes in Cedar Rapids.
As one of the largest employers in the community, St. Luke’s wants to give back to the community through the St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation’s ‘We Care. We Build.’ project. It’s a continuation of We Care project started after last year’s flood. That project raised over $800,000 and benefited 136 St. Luke’s employees that were directly impacted by the flood. This year’s project is aimed at giving back to the community.
Project facts:
-St. Luke's "build days" will be Tuesday, August 18 through Saturday, August 22 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
-St. Luke’s employees are working at two job sites in Cedar Rapids
-Northwest location: Koudsi Dr. and Moose Blvd.
-Southwest location: 66th Ave. and Colorado Dr.
-Over 400 volunteer slots have been filled, each shift is broken down into four hours – with some employees working eight hours, others scheduled for four hours shifts
-322 St. Luke’s employees, auxilians, volunteers, relatives and friends have volunteered for ‘We Care. We Build.’ effort.
-All of St. Luke’s Vice Presidents are signed up to work at least one shift
-One St. Luke’s employee signed up to work all five days
-St. Luke’s just recently learned that one of our employees will be living in one of the homes being constructed. She will live in the home with her two sons.
MEDIA CONTACT: Sarah Corizzo, St. Luke’s Hospital, 319/369-8372 or 319/560-2385.
