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Dear Friend of Habitat,
We hope you enjoy our latest Inside Habitat.

During the holiday season especially, we are reminded of the importance of home. Thanks to our supporters, we were able to help more Canadian families realize their dream of homeownership this year.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family.


Warmest regards,

Habitat for Humanity Canada
In this month’s Issue
Holiday Online Giving Campaign
Give the Gift of Home this Holiday Season!
Trying to find that perfect gift for someone special on your list? Or, simply wanting to help out a family in need? Did you know that a $50 donation covers the cost of a bedroom door?
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Support Habitat
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Advocate
Habitat for Humanity’s Most Northerly Remote Build in History
The first Habitat home in Iqaluit, Nunavut has provided valuable awareness of the desperate need for housing solutions throughout Nunavut, as well as its “hidden homeless”.  The Habitat Partner Family’s move into a new home will open up another Public Housing unit for a family on the growing wait-list – currently at over 10% of the Nunavut population.
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Global Village Volunteers Needed
Trip Schedule




Shop & Support Habitat for Humanity
www.rebateacause.com/habitat
Buy online, and up to 15% of your purchases will be donated to Habitat.
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Greeting Cards
Purchase these high-quality cards, designed by Canadian artists – 15 cards & envelopes per box.
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Devoting His Life to Helping Others
“I do it because we’re changing people’s lives”.
Because of his belief that “every man, woman and child deserves a safe, affordable home”, Jim Wicks retired after 32 years of teaching in 2001 to put more time into volunteering with Habitat PEI, and has been advocating for affordable housing and the elimination of poverty housing for over ten years.
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Watch our PSA’s
Television PSA's

Electricity or Rent?

Food or Shelter?


“Leaders Building a Nation”
Providing Needed Building Products

National Building Program –
Funded by Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has demonstrated their leadership by providing needed funding for the National Building Program, contributing to the development of up to 200 homes and leaving a legacy that will positively impact the lives of our partner families for years to come. Would your company like to follow Schneider Electric’s example?
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Sponsorship Info
Involve your Company

Gift-in-Kind Program

2007 Sponsors



Record Number of Homes Built by Women
Women Build Program 2007
In 2007, the number of homes built by women will nearly double, as momentum for this program has grown immensely. As we look into the future, Habitat for Humanity expects even more homes to be built by women for our nation’s children.
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Programs
Women Build

Global Village

Youth Programs

Building on Faith