What goes into a home? We could all name a few things – a lot of two-by-fours, a few windows, paint, and all those little finishing touches, of course.
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What goes into a home? We could all name a few things – a lot of two-by-fours, a few windows, paint, and all those little finishing touches, of course.
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Hockey Helps the Homeless had been a huge supporter of Habitat for several years, so I had let them know that I’d be happy to help on the day of the event in any way that might be needed.
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With the upcoming school year fast approaching, many families are starting to think about buying school supplies and registering for extra-curricular activities. For other families without a permanent residence, other things come to mind.
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Anyone who has ever owned a pet knows that our furry (or in some cases, not so furry) companions are an integral part of the family.
Having a pet has both emotional and physiological benefits. The emotional bond that we form with our pets reduces stress and improves overall happiness.
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We were counting down the days to Women Build, presented by Excel Homes, all year and it didn’t disappoint! Your continued support has woven Women Build into the Habitat fabric, and made it something we can’t imagine going without.
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"Owning a home means putting down roots and having a space to truly call yours. This is a place where you can plan the future of your kids"
— Khalid, homeowner in Pineridge
On April 20, 2018, Habitat hosted a Home Dedication to celebrate completion of a multi-family development in Pineridge - future home to 24 families who purchased their new homes through our affordable home ownership mortgage program.
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It’s always amazing to see a home come together.
I mean, that’s what keeps us glued to every HGTV show until the last three minutes! (You do that too, right?)
But seeing a home come together is extra amazing when there are literally hundreds of people behind it and it’s transforming the lives of families.
Edgar (pictured below) is one of these families. He bought his Habitat home in Capitol Hill last fall and moved in with his two daughters, Natalia and Sofia.
“I saw the houses built by Habitat and was amazed with the attention to detail that goes into them; from the interior details, to the care and thought put into the design so that families not only have a house, but LOVE their home.”
- Edgar, homeowner in capitol hill
Because your support is at the centre of this success, we wanted to give you an update on where our builds are at.
Not because of the drywall and nails (although that’s fun too), but because of the way you have rallied behind these homes and these families, and because the impact you are having will last a lifetime.
So let’s get into it. But be warned, cute children and heart-warming quotes to follow.
Sometimes you need a little team spirit to get you motivated for the task ahead. You can join or create fundraising teams in order to strengthen your cause, hold each other accountable, and have a blast learning and building together for Women Build.
Before you can join a team, you have to create your own personal fundraising page which you can learn how to do here.
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Your first step on your Women Build fundraising journey beings with setting up your individual fundraising page so that you can see and share your progress and have friends and family support your cause, no matter where they are.
Let's get started:
Head over to the Women Build campaign home page and click the blue "Become a Fundraiser" button
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Our current build projects in Bowness and Pineridge are providing home ownership for dozens of families in our community. This would not be possible without the support of our donors and volunteers. Because of you, these families can now build long-term strength, stability and independence.
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