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Newsroom
Help Needed in Chile After Major Earthquake
Habitat for Humanity will respond to a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile, 200 miles southwest of Santiago on February 27. Early reports indicate extensive damage to buildings and houses. Your Help Needed in Haiti After Major Earthquake
Habitat for Humanity is responding to the major earthquake which struck near Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, January 12 by addressing immediate relief efforts and long-term shelter solutions for families. Based on current information and past experience with international disasters, Habitat is planning a multiphase strategy that includes early recovery, and mid- and long-term responses. Selected from over 1,500 submissions, a grade six student builds a home for a Canadian family using only words. To read all of the winning entries, and for more information about The Meaning of Home Contest, please visit www.meaningofhome.ca. Read more Who We Help: Habitat President's Most Recent Letter
We’d like to share the most recent letter from the President & COO of Habitat for Humanity Canada, where he talks about who we help and how your support gives hope to low-income, hardworking families who are caught in the vicious cycle of poverty.
Profiling a Family That's Given Back What They've Been Given
We profile the Howitt family, who’ve invested more than their required 500 volunteer hours of "sweat equity” to receive their Habitat home – and are still very active in their community and with Habitat – giving back what they’ve been given. The children have a less-stressful and healthier environment in which to grow – and a more positive outlook on life.
Thank You Card from the Howitt Family The family included a thank you to all those who have supported Habitat for Humanity. One of the children drew a picture for the front of the thank you card in appreciation of your support:
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Aura Collective has recently launched a new campaign in support of Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Projects. When you purchase any item off their website www.auracollective.com, you will receive a 15% discount along with giving Habitat for Humanity a donation of 15% from each item sold, going toward projects currently taking place across the country - you’ll be helpingaddress the affordable housing crisis in Canada.
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Thursday, October 1st – Join Us in Support of Habitat for Humanity at Timothy’s LatteBené Day
On Thurs, Oct 1, purchase a LatteBené at any Timothy’s location across Canada, and help support Habitat for Humanity.
The Home Depot’s Employees Are Volunteering Across Canada Habitat’s Largest Supporter Continues Its Support Helping Build More Homes
The Home Depot’s commitment in helping break the cycle of poverty by providing hard-working Canadian families with a solid foundation has seen their employees involved and volunteering in Habitat builds, house dedications and groundbreakings across the country.
Announcing the Winners of the 2009 Rio Tinto Alcan Sustainable Homes Programme Award
Long-time Partner Invests in Sustainable Homebuilding for Canadian Families in Need Thirteen Habitat for Humanity Canada affiliates have won generous grant awards from our long-time partner, Rio Tinto Alcan, for their excellence in sustainable building practices. Through its granting program, Rio Tinto Alcan promotes sustainable construction practices in order to protect the environment while also saving Habitat partner families much needed money for other necessities. Read more about the program and this year’s winners Habitat for Humanity Canada Remembers Reverend George F. Anderson
The staff, board and volunteers of Habitat for Humanity in Canada mourn the passing of Reverend George F. Anderson, a key contributor to the establishment of Habitat for Humanity Canada. Reverend Anderson was a man of great faith, whose passion for helping people and making a difference led him to travel across Canada communicating the message of "A hand up, not a hand out”. His contributions to Canada, including his work as a pioneer of the Habitat for Humanity organization in Canada, led to his receiving the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal. After living life to it’s fullest, George passed away on June 26, 2009. First Habitat Home in a First Nation Community
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland and Alderville First Nation are launching the first ever Habitat build in Canada in a First Nation community for a qualifying family. The construction for this home was launched on Saturday, May 30 at a community celebration and sod-turning event. The project is the result of a partnership between Alderville First Nation, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to address the challenges many families face in finding a safe, decent and affordable home.
CRA 2009 Information Sessions for Charities Staff from the Canada Revenue Agency will be offering free sessions to a number of smaller communities across the country to help registered charities understand their obligations under the Income Tax Act. Sessions are delivered in the spring, typically May and June, and in the fall, in September and October. Registration for the Spring sessions will open on Aril 8th, 2009 and for the Fall sessions on August 10th, 2009. Read more Four Million Canadians Waiting for Future Prime Minister to Share Affordable Housing Solution
TORONTO, Oct. 8 - With the economy and the need to protect the financial security of Canadians at the centre of the national election, Habitat for Humanity Canada is urging all candidates to include the affordable housing crisis in that discussion. While each of the major parties have presented plans that either restate previously-made commitments or provide band-aid solutions to the problem - none have presented a clear and comprehensive housing strategy that will drive new investment and energy into needed affordable housing initiatives.
The Home Depot Wins Award for Habitat for Humanity Partnership
The Home Depot Canada was recently awarded the Excellence in Retailing, Retail Corporate Social Responsibility Award for their partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada.
Habitat for Humanity Canada Builds Capacity in Response to Growing Need
In response to the great need for affordable housing and amid a very exciting and successful year, Habitat for Humanity Canada has elected its new Board of Directors, restructured its management team, won a prestigious award from the Canadian Urban Institute and dedicated its resources to building more homes in 2008 than in any prior years of HFHC's history.
Read more Habitat's Most Northerly Remote Built Home 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” - and the 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.
Governor General Becomes Patron of Habitat
During a Rideau Hall reception on June 13, 2007, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean endorsed Habitat for Humanity through a public expression of support.
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