2021 Owens Corning Sustainability Report | Expanding Our Social Handprint | Community Engagement | 236 Global Charitable Partners Owens Corning works with the following organizations to identify appropriate charities in our various regions around the globe, perform the necessary due diligence required by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and then to transfer the funds. All three of these organizations specialize in helping corporate foundations make grants in countries outside of the U.S. ■ Give2Asia. ■ King Baudouin Foundation. ■ Charities Aid Foundation. Examples of the contributions made by the Owens Corning Foundation based on the guidance provided by these organizations can be found in the Initiatives section of this chapter, beginning on page 239. Key Charitable Partners Owens Corning has a number of long-standing partnerships with U.S.-based charitable organizations, each of which provides vital services to communities across the country. These partnerships are highlighted here. Additional contributions to U.S.-based charities can be found in the Initiatives section of this chapter, beginning on page 239. Habitat for Humanity Our collaboration with Habitat for Humanity supports the building and improvement of homes in Owens Corning communities across the U.S. and internationally. The company donates building materials and employees volunteer their time, providing safe and energy-efficient housing for those in need. Through our work with this organization, Owens Corning helped to build, renovate, and improve living conditions for 126 families. As COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in places around the world, opportunities to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity started to be available again. In 2021, Owens Corning’s collaboration with Habitat for Humanity helped them complete 126 home builds, renovations, or improvements. To support this work, Owens Corning and the Owens Corning Foundation provided financial support and in-kind donations totaling $47,500. In June 2021, Owens Corning world headquarters volunteers began their 18th annual Habitat for Humanity build. The team performed a variety of tasks, including framing, painting, and installation of doors, windows, siding, insulation, and flooring. The home’s recipient, Annette Middlebrooks, is mother to two one-year-olds and works at the University of Toledo in the emergency room registration department. In 2021, Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity celebrated its 250th roof replacement. Since 2015, Owens Corning has donated over $1 million in cash and product to the organization, located in northwest Ohio near our world headquarters. Toledo, Ohio, U.S. Owens Corning employees volunteer for a women’s Habitat for Humanity house build.