2009-10-30 15:22:07 - Jaeckle donates to Vernon County Habitat

Atlanta, October 30, 2009. Tile Partners for Humanity, Inc. (TPFH), an outreach organization for the tile industry and partner with Habitat for Humanity International, announced today that Jaeckle Distributors has generously donated tile and hardwood flooring to TPFH. This donation was directed the Vernon County Habitat for Humanity who is building a home for a family with a disabled two-year old son who currently crawls around using his arm strength and will eventually use a crawler and a wheelchair.

“TPFH would be able to help families in need if it were not for the continued support of industry partners like Rick and Sue and all the generous people at Jaeckle. Their generous donations helps TPFH to achieve its mission to

strengthen communities and improve lives . . . one family at a time”, says Lynn Labuda, executive director of TPFH.

About Jaeckle Distributors

Founded in 1958, Jaeckle Distributors is a family-owned Midwest distributor of flooring, countertop surfacing, and cabinet hardware products. Headquartered in Madison, WI with branches in Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, and LaCrosse, WI, Jaeckle currently serves ten states throughout the Midwest. The business is currently run by the third generation, Jeff and Torrey Jaeckle. The company celebrated its 50th year in business in 2008.


About Tile Partners for Humanity

Formed in 2002, TPFH is a partnership between the tile industry and Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit organization working to eliminate substandard housing around the world. Industry partners provide tile, setting materials, tools, floor preparation materials, cleaners and sealers, labor and installation training to Habitat affiliates interested in building with tile. TPFH is a 5013c organization that grants tax relief for donations of materials or other support for our partnership.

For more information about TPFH, please visit www.tpfh.com or contact Lynn Labuda at 770-416-0200.