Mountain West AAA partners with Helena Area Habitat for Humanity

AAA http://www.aaamtw.com/ and Helena Area Habitat for Humanity (HAHFH) today announced a new partnership to help build two residences in Helena. Through this partnership, AAA aims to advance Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing program in Helena by providing a low interest loan in the amount of $200,000 to build two shared-walled condominium residences, located at the Prickly Pear Condominium complex. AAA also plans to galvanize employee volunteers to donate time to help build houses over the next three years.

“AAA is proud to establish this partnership with Helena Area Habitat for Humanity as a part of our commitment to community development,” said Jim Twardos, President/CEO of AAA MountainWest. “This partnership offers us an opportunity to extend assistance to the growth of Helena. We are also eager to roll up their sleeves to make a difference in the communities where our members and employees live and work. We admire Habitat’s many accomplishments and look forward to working together to provide affordable homes to those in need.”

Since October of 1992, HAHFH has built 27 homes in partnership among income-challenged families. Sponsorship by various organizations has proved a successful endeavor, making the construction of these homes possible, and creating good will and public awareness of the sponsor.

“As Habitat for Humanity works to bring new homes to those less fortunate in Helena, we’re thankful to begin this partnership with AAA,” said Melony Bruhn, HAHFH Executive Director. “It’s important for us to join forces with organizations and people who share our commitment to affordable.”

AAA MountainWest is dedicated to providing its more than 163,000 members in Alaska, Montana and Wyoming with travel, insurance, financial, and auto-related services. AAA MountainWest, Inc. strives for improvement of motoring and traveling conditions, and is a leader for travel, civic and safety issues and is dedicated to enhancing the communities of its members.

Helena Area HFH

PO Box 459

Helena, MT 59624-0459

Phone: (406) 449-4663

Fax: (406) 457-0444

E-mail: [email protected]

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Denice Harris

Manager, Corporate Brand and Public Affairs

AAA MountainWest

2100 11th Avenue

Helena, MT 59601

http://www.aaamtw.com/

(406) 447-8130 (p)

(406) 442-5671 (f)