03.12.2026
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CARY, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. (“Cornerstone Building Brands”), a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, has named multi-platinum award winning country music country music artist Jordan Davis as its 2026 Home for Good project ambassador. Continuing its commitment to building stronger, more sustainable communities, the company is entering its 10th year of partnering with the global housing nonprofit Habitat for Humanity, pledging to donate building products valued at half a million dollars, as well as support home builds and volunteer efforts to help build and remodel affordable housing in partnership with families across North America in 2026.
The Home for Good project reflects Cornerstone Building Brands’ purpose-driven commitment to strengthen the communities where its team members live, work and play. By partnering with influential voices who share a belief in the power of home, the company aims to spotlight the challenges facing families today while helping drive meaningful, on-the-ground impact.
“We’re proud to welcome Jordan Davis as our 2026 Home for Good project ambassador,” said Gunner Smith, chief executive officer of Cornerstone Building Brands. “Together, we hope to shine a brighter light on the need for affordable housing and continue supporting efforts that make a tangible difference for families in the communities where we live, work and play.”
Jordan Davis added, “As a father of four, home means everything to me. I’m honored to join Cornerstone Building Brands as the 2026 Home for Good project ambassador and be part of an effort that’s helping more of our neighbors have a safe place they can truly call home.”
Addressing a Growing Housing Challenge
The national affordable housing crisis continues to intensify, leaving many families without access to a safe, affordable place to call home. High home prices, elevated interest rates, rising property taxes and insurance premiums, as well as limited housing supply continue to create significant barriers to homeownership, according to The State of the Nation’s Housing 2025 from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. U.S. home prices have climbed roughly 60 percent since 2019, while home sales have fallen to their lowest level in nearly 30 years, pushing homeownership further out of reach for many families. As a result, a record 22.6 million renter households are now cost-burdened, spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing.
These realities underscore the importance of initiatives like the Home for Good project, which is focused on raising awareness of the affordable housing crisis and helping expand access to safe, affordable housing in the communities it serves. Through the initiative, Cornerstone Building Brands has donated nearly $4.5 million in products and resources to help build or remodel more than 930 homes in more than 175 communities since the inception of the Home for Good project in 2016.
Partnering to Build Awareness and Impact
Country music artists have been steadfast supporters of the Home for Good project since its inception, with stars like Lady A, Tyler Hubbard, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker and more previously serving as ambassadors.
“Music and community, go hand in hand,” said Smith about the continued association with country music. “The country music artists who have served as Home for Good project ambassadors have been great partners in helping us broaden and deepen our impact by raising awareness for the need of safe, affordable housing.”
Davis added, “Home is what keeps us grounded. That’s why helping bring awareness to the need for safe, affordable places where families can put down roots and build their lives matters to me.”
Habitat for Humanity donation valued at $500,000 in 2026
This year, Cornerstone Building Brands is donating windows, vinyl siding, trim and accessories with an estimated fair market value of $500,000. Habitat for Humanity relies on the quality, affordability and ease of installation of these materials to build houses in partnership with families in need of safe, affordable housing. In 2026, the Home for Good project is expected to support approximately 100 Habitat for Humanity builds.
“Affordable housing remains out of reach for far too many families,” said Charlita Stephens-Walker, vice president of corporate partnerships and cause marketing at Habitat for Humanity International. “Habitat for Humanity believes that everyone should have equitable access to the stability a safe, decent and affordable home can bring. With the continued commitment and support provided by partners like Cornerstone Building Brands through its Home for Good project, we are able to further our efforts to help more families build better futures.”
To learn more about the Home for Good project and its positive impact on local communities, visit www.HomeforGoodproject.com.
About Cornerstone Building Brands
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship is embedded in our culture and guides our commitment to responsible growth, environmental care and community impact. For more information, visit us at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
About the Home for Good project
The Home for Good project is one of several initiatives Cornerstone Building Brands spearheads to live out its purpose of building stronger communities for its customers, team members, communities and future generations. Cornerstone Building Brands continuously works with local partners and charitable organizations to help address the needs of local communities — whether through driving community outreach, assisting in home builds or supporting its own employee community. Since the inception of the Home for Good project in 2016, Cornerstone Building Brands has donated nearly $4.5 million in products and resources from its portfolio of brands including Ply Gem®, Mastic® and Simonton® to help build or remodel more than 930 homes in more than 175 communities. For more information about our Home for Good project, visit www.HomeforGoodproject.com.
About Jordan Davis
Jordan Davis is a multi-platinum, award-winning artist who has continuously pushed the boundaries of country music with his deeply personal songwriting and genre-blending approach. With his highly anticipated new album, Learn the Hard Way, Jordan further refines his craft, exploring new territory while maintaining the authenticity that has made him one of country music’s newest superstars. For more information, visit www.jordandavisofficial.com.
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