Lansing, Mich. (Nov. 2, 2009) – After only two months of construction, the new home at 429 Chilson will be open for a dedication ceremony on Thursday, November 5, at noon. Habitat for Humanity Lansing built the home in partnership with Walmart employees and Daphne Workman, who will purchase the home this fall. The home is expected to meet Energy Star standards and is a handicapper-accessible two-story structure.

The home dedication is a celebration of the home, the volunteers, and the sponsors. Habitat Lansing and Habitat for Humanity Michigan representatives will both address the partnership. Jeff Barnard will represent Walmart as their market manager. Workman will speak on behalf of her family and her pastor, Rev. Jeff Goode of All Nations Church, will offer a blessing.

“Walmart has generously ,” said Denise Paquette, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Lansing. “Walmart quote, too.”

The three bedroom, two bathroom home on Chilson is part of a two-state effort by Walmart Foundation to support communities in which they have stores. Other projects include a rehabilitation home in Grand Rapids and another in Pontiac and a new home in Roseville. Five homes are currently under construction in Ohio.

About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support the charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. Through its philanthropic programs and partnerships, the Walmart Foundation funds initiatives focused on creating opportunities in education, workforce development, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness. From February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009, Walmart – and its domestic and international foundations – gave more than $423 million in cash and in-kind gifts globally. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.

About Habitat for Humanity Lansing
Habitat for Humanity Lansing is an ecumenical housing organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing in the Greater Lansing Area. Since 1987, Habitat Lansing has built or rehabilitated 77 homes. Houses are built in partnership with economically disadvantaged local families using volunteer labor and sold via zero-interest mortgages. Habitat for Humanity Lansing is an equal housing opportunity as is affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International.