In keeping with Nightingale’s principle of purpose before profit, it has made a substantial donation to the local Habitat for Humanity to build affordable homes in the Greater Toronto Area. Proceeds from furniture Habitat for Humanity sells in their Re:Stores go to helping local families break the cycle of poverty by giving them a place to live and flourish. Re:Stores also benefit the environment by reusing and re-selling overstocked products. This fits perfectly with Nightingale’s Landfill Sucks policy of zero waste. Nightingale is proud to work with Habitat for Humanity to give people a hand up rather than a hand out. For more information on Nightingale’s initiatives, please contact Meg Desmond, Nightingale’s PR rep, at mdesmond@nightingalechairs.com.
About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national non-profit organization working towards a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Since 1985, local branches have helped build and rehabilitate safe, decent, and affordable homes for low-income families. Affordable homeownership allows families to build a better life by fostering the skills and confidence they need to invest in themselves and their communities. Because Habitat families rely less on social housing and food banks, gain better health, education, and employment outcomes, every Habitat home built helps create $175,000 worth of benefits for the local community.
About Nightingale
Founded in 1928, Nightingale is a family-owned, design-focused contract seating manufacturer. Recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, they are proud to celebrate their quality people and products. With world-renowned furniture designers and a team of 200 employees, they construct innovative, comfortable products built in North America for any work environment. Their commitment to environmental sustainability has earned their products GREENGUARD® Gold certification, while their stringent testing procedures have earned them ISO 9001:2008 certification. Nightingale’s passion for design, comfort, quality, and innovation has driven them to be an industry leader with a growing global presence.