TRUMBAUERSVILLE, Pa.,– Employees of North American Specialty Glass (NASG), supported by corporate matching funds, raised more than $3,000 during the month of December on behalf of the Bucks County Housing Group, a private, non-profit social service organization that provides a wide range of housing and related social services to homeless and low-income families.

The agency was selected as the recipient of NASG’s charitable support because it operates in the communities of Bucks County where many NASG employees reside. North American Specialty Glass, a leading manufacturer of security glazing systems for architectural, railway and armored vehicle applications, is also headquartered in Bucks County, where the Housing Group assists families attain permanent housing and self-sufficiency.

Mr. Douglas Joyce, North American Specialty Glass chief financial officer, presented the check for $3042.00 to Melissa Mantz, Bucks County Housing Group development officer, during an employee meeting at North American Specialty Glass headquarters in Trumbauersville, PA, on Tuesday, January 10, 2006.

“North American Specialty Glass strives to be a socially and environmentally responsible company,” Mr. Joyce commented. “We support organizations that make a difference in the lives of our employees, customers and neighbors.”

"Through this donation, NASG recognizes the work of the Bucks County Housing Group, and it joins the institution in its mission to improve the quality of life of our neighbors with limited financial resources," said Mr. Joyce.

"We are grateful to North American Specialty Glass and its employees for the support they are giving the Bucks County Housing Group," said Ms. Mantz as she accepted the donation on behalf of the Housing Group. "This contribution will help the Housing Group continue to serve those in our community who face the challenges that are part of homelessness and poverty. Thank you NASG.”

About Bucks County Housing Group: The Bucks County Housing Group is a private, non-profit social service agency that provides a wide range of housing and related social services to homeless and low-income families. Its primary goal is to assist families attain permanent housing and self-sufficiency. The agency is recognized at the local, county and state levels as an unwavering advocate for homeless and low-income families. It has accepted the difficult task of responding to the crisis of homelessness by combining short-term strategies with long-term solutions. With passion and conviction, the Bucks County Housing Group responds to the challenge of solving the systemic causes of homelessness. For more information visit the agency at www.bhcg.org.

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