This  issue explores, along with our partners and partner families, what it means to  build stronger communities.

In  March of this year, Delta Hotels and Resorts conducted a survey of Canadian  cities to find out what Canadians think makes a good neighbour – follow the  link below to read the results.

The  involvement of dedicated volunteers, donors, sponsors, affordable housing  advocates and partners – all of them neighbours with a desire to help – continues  to hearten our resolve and deepen our conviction to work hand-in-hand to help those  hardworking, low-income families struggling with high housing costs and  entrenched in a poverty cycle that too few can escape. Thanks to your support,  by providing manageable mortgage payments, the Habitat for Humanity solution  helps these hardworking families build a solid foundation and thrive.

Warmest  Regards,

Habitat for Humanity Canada

• A Place to Call Home
for the Fraboni Family

• Are You a
'Good Neighbour'?

• Building Futures Through
Technology –Thanks to
Microsoft Software Donation

• CIPH Members Reaching
Milestone – Thanks to
Fundraising Support

• Buy a $2 Hammer,
Build Our Community

Phil  Fraboni played a key role in consulting with builders on the Fraboni’s new  Habitat home given his family’s needs – his oldest son, Thomas, has cerebral  palsy.  Their previous rental house had  some accessible features, but there wasn’t room for Thomas to turn his  wheelchair around and many everyday items were out of reach. The family’s new  home gives Thomas independence and freedom. "It’s such a relief knowing he can  get around the house without any problems,” Phil said. "And now we as a family  have a place to call home, somewhere we hope to be for a very long time.”

Phil’s  wife was instrumental in getting their new home. While she passed away three  years ago, Phil says a part of his wife lives on in their home.

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• Donate

• Participate

• Advocate

This  year, Delta launched the "Good Neighbours Challenge” committing to an ambitious  goal of raising 10,000 volunteer hours and $1 million to support neighbourhood  charities from coast to coast, including Habitat for Humanity. The Challenge  demonstrates Delta’s commitment to strengthening Canadian communities.

Delta  Hotels and Resorts began a three-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity  Canada in 2009. In its first year, the hotel chain exceeded fundraising goals  and raised over $500,000 for Habitat homebuilding activities across Canada!  Additionally, Delta employees participated on build sites from coast to coast  in support of affordable housing.

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• Click here to read the
results of the March survey
of Canadian cities

As  the world’s largest software company, Microsoft has the capacity to help  improve the lives of people everywhere.   Through an Unlimited Potential software grant, Habitat for Humanity  Canada has received in excess of $1.3 million dollars worth of software and  licenses for its 73 affiliates across Canada. This generous donation of  software will allow Habitat affiliates to improve their productivity, increase  their ability to collaborate and be more effective, and extend their impact. We  are very grateful to Microsoft Canada and their generous donation in support of  affordable housing and Habitat for Humanity. 

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• Involve your Company

• Gift-in-Kind Program

• 2009 Sponsors

Over  330 industry members and guests attended the elegant 2010 CIPH Gala. Charity  Committee Chairman John Hammill (Moen) was very pleased to report that his committee is well on their way to reaching the committed goal of $1.75 million  by the end of 2011 – with $1,290,238 pledged by CIPH members to date, thanks in  large part to the annual Gala. This will bring the total donated to Habitat for  Humanity Canada since 1994 to over $6.39 million.

"CIPH  members should be very proud of their association’s amazing contributions to  Habitat for Humanity Canada – together our association is truly making a  difference for many Canadian families in need of affordable housing”, John  Hammill stated.

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• Info on how to donate to
Habitat through CIPH –
and full list of CIPH
members who contributed

Buy a 'paper hammer' for $2 from June 3 to July 4, 2010 at The Home Depot,  and help build affordable housing and stronger, sustainable communities. 100%  of all funds raised will go back to local communities where the funds were  raised.

The Home Depot Canada Foundation will match the proceeds of the top performing district at the end of the campaign – help your district  double its funds raised, and help even more local families!  Visit a  participating store in Toronto, the GTA Southeast Golden Horseshoe, Northern  Ontario, Manitoba and Atlantic Canada. 

For a list of participating regions and more info >

• Visit The Home Depot
Foundation’s Site