Corporate Utility - Woman on rooftop

Press Room

Press Room : 2009 Archives : MG Volunteerism in Illinois

print email

MasterGraphics to Donate Time, Resources to Northern Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity

Apr. 22, 2009 - MADISON, Wis. - Eleven employees from MasterGraphics' Rolling Meadows office will join forces with the Northern Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity to form a full construction crew and lend their time and sweat equity on the following local projects:

  • Wed., June 10, historic home rehabilitation at 467 Division St., Elgin, Ill.
  • Wed., Aug. 5, new home construction at 611 Margaret St., Elgin, Ill.

The effort is part of MasterGraphics' ongoing volunteerism program in celebration of the firm's 60th anniversary. 

 "This is a landmark year for MasterGraphics and we wanted to add some significance to it by offering our employees volunteerism opportunities," said Michael Wilkes, president of MasterGraphics.  "Through this initiative, we will be able to not only build stronger ties internally, but truly give back to the communities in which we do business." 

About Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley:

An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley was founded in 1990 and builds homes in the northern portion of Kane County in Illinois.

Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity is a worldwide non-profit housing organization seeking to eliminate substandard housing by building decent, affordable homes for families who cannot afford to purchase them through conventional means.

About MasterGraphics Inc.:

MasterGraphics is an Autodesk® Premier Solutions Provider (PSP) for the manufacturing, architecture and education communities and is headquartered in Madison, Wis., with offices in Milwaukee, Appleton, Chicago and Minneapolis. Serving as a trusted advisor to its clients, MasterGraphics helps to streamline the design process and utilization of CAD data through an integrated mix of software, hardware, professional services and digital imaging and distribution offerings.  MasterGraphics celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2009.  For more information, please visit www.mastergraphics.com.

Contact:

Cheryl Van Tessier, PR Specialist,
608-467-4408, ctessier@finessepr.net

Darin Tessier, Marketing Manager 
608-210-2701, darin.tessier@mastergraphics.com