Jun 23rd, 2010
PENGUIN WINDOWS TEAMS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO PROVIDE WINDOWS FOR TWO NEW LOCAL HOUSING PROJECTS
Seattle – June 23, 2010 – Penguin Windows has made a major donation by providing over 70 windows for new Habitat for Humanity housing projects in the Seattle area.
The donation makes it possible for Habitat for Humanity to provide affordable housing opportunities for seven new households at High Point (West Seattle) and Rainier Vista (Rainier Valley). Habitat’s unique model of home ownership is highly successful in assisting low and very low-income households in purchasing a home. Habitat achieves this level of affordability by building the units almost exclusively with volunteer labor and donations of products like the windows from Penguin Windows.
“We’re honored to team with Habitat for Humanity Seattle/South King County to provide the windows for these new homes,” said Dean Laue, president of Penguin Windows. “Both projects show what happens when the Seattle community comes together. We’re proud of our role at both High Point and Rainier Vista.”
“Penguin Windows has come to us as a true partner by providing a high quality product and professional installation,” said Marty Kooistra, chief executive officer for Habitat for Humanity in Seattle/South King County. “We’re delighted with the partnership.”
To learn more about Penguin Windows call 1-800-PENGUIN or visit our website at www.penguinwindows.com.
About Habitat for Humanity Seattle/South King County
Habitat Seattle/South King County, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is a nonprofit housing developer dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. Habitat for Humanity brings together people with resources and people in need to build safe, durable and affordable houses. Habitat is the only homebuilder in King County serving the working poor, those living on 25 percent to 60 percent of the median income or about $20,000 to $51,000 a year for a family of four. Habitat Seattle/South King County was founded in 1986 and has built or renovated over 150 houses in the Seattle/South King County community. For more information, visit www.seattle-habitat.org.
About Penguin Windows
Penguin Windows is the seventh largest window replacement company in the nation and the top window replacement company in the Pacific Northwest. The company uses their own Installation Master certified installers, not subcontractors. Windows are installed to the highest standards so home owners receive maximum energy savings and a lifetime window and installation guarantee. For more news/information on Penguin visit www.twitter.com/penguinwindows; www.blog.penguinwindows.com; www.news.penguinwindows.com; www.facebook.com.
Contact:
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425-774-8499
Mar 10th, 2010
Penguin Windows Continues Its Corporate Support of the Treehouse Champions for Foster Kids Luncheon
SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – March 10, 2010) – Penguin Windows announced today that it is continuing its ongoing support of Treehouse with a $25,000 donation to the charity at the Treehouse Champions for Foster Kids Luncheon. The luncheon, held today at the Seattle Sheraton, is the organization’s major fundraising event of the year, which provides valuable support to enhance the lives of foster kids. With the donation, Penguin becomes one of the organization’s all-time leading sponsors, contributing more than $200,000 since first partnering with the charity in 2001. In addition to the corporate contribution, more than 36 employees and business associates of Penguin also attended the event and made individual contributions. Penguin Windows supports Treehouse with contributions throughout the year. For each window the company sells, $1 is donated to Treehouse.
“We’re extremely honored to once again support Treehouse in its mission to create better lives, and better opportunities for the state’s foster care children,” said Vaughn McCourt, Director of Operations for Penguin Windows. “Every year we focus on growing our contributions to Treehouse, because it really does make a difference. Whether it’s sending a child to summer camp, supporting their dreams through extra-curricular activities, or providing clothes and supplies to help them fit in at school, Treehouse makes a direct and tangible impact to children whose lives have been turned upside down from neglect or abuse.”
Since 1998, Treehouse has been filling the gaps for kids in foster care, becoming one of the most respected social service agencies in the Pacific Northwest. Today, the organization is recognized both locally and nationally for its innovative and highly effective programs to improve the lives of foster kids. You won’t hear any complaints from Treehouse as 2010 marks Penguin’s second contribution as a top-level sponsor, capping nearly a decade of continuous financial support that totals more than $200,000.
“Thanks to Penguin’s commitment and generosity, many more foster children will be able to receive our important services,” said Janis Avery, Executive Director of Treehouse. “In a time when corporate giving is down, it is a much-needed shot in the arm for our organization and we thank Penguin for their dedication to the foster children of our communities.”
Dec 29th, 2009
Penguin Windows Delivers Massive Amounts of Food and Gift Donations Just in Time for the Holidays Employees Donate Over 2000 Food Items to Seattle’s Northwest Harvest Food Bank and Over 350 Toys to Local Charities
SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – December 29, 2009) – Penguin Windows’ community giving campaign got a heart-felt holiday boost this week with a special delivery made just in time for Christmas. On December 22nd at 11:30 AM, a large Penguin Windows truck backed up to the Northwest Harvest Cherry Street Food Bank in Seattle, WA to deliver thousands of dollars worth of food, just a week after delivering hundreds of toys to area charities. This latest delivery will help give Northwest Harvest the supplies it needs to provide nutritious food to hungry people statewide over the holidays in a manner that respects their dignity, and works to eliminate hunger.
Penguin Windows President, Dean Laue makes a concerted effort to give year round, but this year he wanted to reach deeper and give more. “We believe in this community. It’s not just where we work, it’s where we live,” said Laue. “And for the folks at Penguin Windows, the holidays are a big part of what makes our communities so bright. It’s only natural that we’d rally behind such a great cause that truly embodies the spirit of giving.”
Northwest Harvest, Washington’s own statewide hunger relief agency, provides a proven, successful, and cost-effective model for getting nutritious food to those who need it. They strive to be the most efficient hunger response program in the state of Washington, with more than 93% of their budget going directly to food distribution.
The massive food donation comes just a week after Penguin Windows teamed up with another Seattle organization, Treehouse, for a highly-successful gift drive called “The Joy of Giving.” Last weekend, proud Penguin employees delivered more than 350 toys destined for needy families, as well as clothing donations that would also be delivered in time for Christmas.
Mar 1st, 2008
Penguin Windows Honored With BIG50 Award
Penguin Windows is proud to announce that they have been selected by REMODELING magazine as a winner of the 2008 Big50 Award. The Big50 Awards were presented at the Remodeling Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. on May 5, 2008. Winning companies are featured in the May issue of REMODELING magazine.
Each year, REMODELING magazine inducts 50 companies who have set the standard for professionalism and integrity through smart marketing, exemplary business practices, unique design, and extraordinary impact in their community or the industry at large. Big50 remodelers run successful, often growing, companies of various sizes that have taken the lead in raising industry standards.
“We are very honored to receive this distinction,” says Dean Laue, President of Penguin Windows. “The award recognizes excellence and leadership, and we are privileged to be named to this select group of remodelers.”
REMODELING editors, columnists, and industry leaders, make the nominations each year. Following a lengthy evaluation process—which includes interviewing people at the nominated companies, and often interviewing their competitors, and suppliers—REMODELING’S editors select the 50 remodelers who exemplify the very best of the industry that year, and who have something to offer other remodelers in proven practices.
REMODELING magazine, published by Hanley wood, LLC, is the leading publication in the home improvement industry, designed to address the specific concerns of residential remodeling professionals.