State Farm donates $2,500 to Habitat chapter

SANDPOINT — State Farm, Idaho’s largest auto and home insurance company, recentlyy donated $2,500 to the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. The company making the contribution as part of the company’s on-going commitment to building safer, stronger, and better educated neighborhoods through its Good Neighbor Citizenship program.

Idaho Panhandle Habitat for Humanity is a locally-run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. A non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing organization, Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses are then sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged. This year’s house will be the 13th built by the Panhandle affiliate.

“Strong neighborhoods are the backbone of a vibrant, thriving community,” says Sandpoint State Farm Agent Dale Reed. “Our long-term partnership with Habitat programs helps us fulfill our commitment to building strong communities.”

Reed is organizing a group of State Farm volunteers for June 5 to help build the newest home at Schissler Meadows.