Kum & Go, an Iowa-based convenience retailer, partnered with Habitat for Humanity 10 years ago to give back to the communities it serves by building affordable housing.

“Working with Habitat for Humanity these past 10 years has been an extremely meaningful experience,” said Emily Bahnsen, community investment manager at Kum & Go. “Not only have we been able to provide significant financial support, but we’ve been able to raise awareness about the need for safe, affordable housing and educate our associates and customers about an organization that is dedicated to making a difference in their local communities.”

Between customer donations at checkout, purchase-specific donations by Kum & Go and a corporate gift of $250,000, it was another successful year of the partnership, according to a statement from the retailer. Kum & Go associates donated their time and support during the April 22 Earth Day block party with Habitat for Humanity of Detroit as part of Habitat for Humanity’s Home is the Key national cause marketing campaign. In addition, Kum & Go associates participated in Habitat for Humanity build days in Arkansas, Colorado and Iowa. The c-store also sponsored the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Luncheon during which women came together to create community and promote affordable homeownership opportunities.

“There’s been a lot of different ways that Kum & Go has supported Habitat over the past 10 years, and it’s been a great partnership because it’s not just the financial side, it is also the team members coming out and being a part of volunteering,” said Lance Henning, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Des Moines. “Kum & Go has been a fantastic partner with Habitat for Humanity and specifically in the Greater Des Moines area. Kum & Go has helped with more than $250,000 of investment in housing and over 400 volunteers.”

In April, Maverik announced it was purchasing Kum & Go. With the transaction, the company will operate more than 800 locations across 20 states.