United Technolgies Corp.'s (NYSE:UTX) Climate, Controls and Security unit has donated more than 500 Carrier ductless home comfort systems to Habitat for Humanity to be installed in homes throughout the country to provide cooling when it's hot and heating when it's cold.

Carrier has teamed up with pro football legend and longtime Habitat supporter, Warrick Dunn, in Atlanta to celebrate the donation. For 20 years, Dunn's Home for the Holidays program has provided single mothers working toward their first home purchase with financial assistance. He began the program in honor of his late mother, a Louisiana police officer killed in the line of duty.

"I've been working with Habitat for Humanity for many years and appreciate all they do across the county to help families achieve the dream of affordable home ownership. Working with Carrier feels like a natural extension of our efforts as they offer a product that brings comfort to families in homes everywhere - and something our families often struggle to afford," said former Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and philanthropist Warrick Dunn. "Atlanta has been so good to me and my family, and I am grateful for the opportunity to highlight the work Habitat is doing here and in communities nationwide."

Meredith Emmerich, managing director, Carrier, Ductless & Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems, spearheaded the campaign to donate the systems and is working with Dunn to spread the word.

"Carrier is excited about this donation. We understand the importance of being comfortable in your home and how good it can feel to turn on the cool air in the middle of the summer to relax and refresh. To work with Habitat to provide this comfort to hundreds of homeowners is a great joy for Carrier and one of the highlights of our year," said Emmerich. "Through innovative relationships, like that with Habitat, and our relentless commitment to product innovation, Carrier is excited to provide ductless home comfort systems to these families."

Carrier began its relationship with Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity two decades ago, and it has donated a home comfort system to every home the chapter has built. Since then, Carrier and United Technologies have sponsored Habitat home builds across the country and thousands of employees have volunteered their time to support the construction.