Employees of Santinelli International with the home they helped build with Habitat for Humanity.
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.—For the second year in a row, associates of Santinelli International put on their overalls and picked up their tools to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a family in need on Long Island, N.Y. In addition to donating their personal time, sweat and muscle, the company and its associates contributed toward the funds needed for building materials. Business colleagues, personal friends and family members of company associates all helped to reach the $2,500 goal.

“Adding new philanthropic organizations to our company’s roster has been a focus of ours over the past few years. Habitat for Humanity has been a great addition—painting and swinging hammers together further bonds our team,” said Gerard Santinelli, company president and CEO. “We enjoyed the experience so much last year, that we’ve now made it an annual event. It is incredibly rewarding for us to work side-by-side, and with the future homeowner, to see the wonderful results.” ■

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