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DaVita teammate Tobi Flaherty, RN Home Modalities Coordinator paints the interior of the Habitat for Humanity home. -
- DaVita teammate Tobi Flaherty, RN Home Modalities Coordinator paints the interior of the Habitat for Humanity home.
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Early stages of the Habitat for Humanity home constructed for a family in Dublin, Ga. -
- Early stages of the Habitat for Humanity home constructed for a family in Dublin, Ga.
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DUBLIN, Ga. (Jan. 18, 2012) – DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care services committed to improving the quality of life for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), announced that Habitat for Humanity in Dublin, Ga., was awarded a grant from the K.T. Community (KTC) Foundation.
KTC Foundation, which is funded by DaVita® CEO Kent Thiry and his wife, Denise O’Leary, provided the grant to supply tools and materials to paint the interior of a Habitat for Humanity home. For the past several years, DaVita teammates from across Georgia and South Carolina have volunteered to paint the interior of Habitat for Humanity homes as part of DaVita’s ”Village Service Day” projects.
This year, five local teammates volunteered to paint the interior of a Dublin home. As with many Habitat for Humanity builds, the local community has also embraced this project by volunteering their time and by generously assisting with building costs. Other community volunteers for this 10-week project include the Dublin Rotary Club and several local churches.
“Habitat for Humanity effectively instills the pay-it-forward mentality into every homeowner it touches,” said Ginny Clunan, program coordinator for KTC. “We are proud to be part of the ongoing process that empowers Dublin families and makes their dreams of home ownership become a reality.”
To date, Habitat for Humanity has provided more than 100,000 safe, affordable homes for families in need around the world. Home owners are chosen on the basis of need, willingness to partner and the ability to repay. They are required to put forward a specified amount of sweat equity hours toward their home and the houses of others.
KTC Foundation benefits charitable programs supported by DaVita teammates (employees) and their families. KTC donates money to non-profit organizations to fund community-based projects that leave a lasting impression on the community. Since its beginning in 2006, the KTC has given more than $220,000 in support of teammates’ charitable projects.
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About DaVita
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company, is a leading provider of kidney care in the United States, delivering dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita strives to improve patients’ quality of life by innovating clinical care, and by offering integrated treatment plans, personalized care teams and convenient health-management services. As of September 30, 2011, DaVita operated or provided administrative services at 1,777 dialysis facilities, serving approximately 138,000 patients. DaVita supports numerous programs dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change in communities around the world. The company’s leadership development initiatives and social responsibility efforts have been recognized by Fortune, Modern Healthcare, Newsweek and WorldBlu. For more information, please visit www.davita.com.