The Saint-Gobain North America Women's Network recently presented a check for more than $3,000 to Women Against Abuse, (WAA), a Philadelphia-based non-profit organization providing services to victims of domestic violence.

The cash was raised through a raffle held at the Saint-Gobain Women's Network annual meeting in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

Says Laura Polischuk, a member of the Saint-Gobain Women's Network and raffle organizer, "We are very pleased that our network was able to help fill this need in our community. The Women's Network is happy to support the Women Against Abuse organization and the many families it helps."

Women Against Abuse, Inc. provides services such as emergency shelter, transitional housing, 24-hour hotline counseling and legal services.

"We are so grateful to Saint-Gobain for this generous gift. Amid today's difficult economic climate, donations like this are becoming increasingly important to sustain our life-saving services for victims of domestic violence," says Katie Young Wildes, Development Coordinator for WAA.

The Saint-Gobain Women's Network is dedicated to promoting diversity and developing the potential of women within Saint-Gobain. The Women's Network, operating through several regional hubs throughout the United States, sponsors mentoring, networking, recruiting and community enrichment programs.

With more than 1,000 subsidiaries in 57 countries, Saint-Gobain is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of building materials, and a leader in the production of high performance materials and glass containers. Founded in 1665 and headquartered in Paris, Saint-Gobain had worldwide sales of $64.4 billion in 2008 and employs approximately 212,000 people. In the United States and Canada, Saint-Gobain employs approximately 20,000 people, and had sales of $8.1 billion in 2008.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Bill Seiberlich
Communications Manager
610-341-7187
610-341-7777
william.seiberlich@saint-gobain.com
http://www.saint-gobain-northamerica.com