Habitat for Humanity Canada

Habitat for Humanity Canada announces new President and CEO

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024

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TORONTO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Board is pleased to announce that Pedro Barata will be taking over the role of President and CEO effective June 24, 2024.

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TORONTO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Board is pleased to announce that Pedro Barata will be taking over the role of President and CEO effective June 24, 2024.
“His ability to engage diverse groups and lead cross-sectoral collaborations to benefit communities in need makes him ideally suited to lead the federation as Habitat for Humanity Canada plays its part in addressing the housing crisis.”
Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national charitable organization and Canada’s only national affordable homeownership provider.
“Ensuring everyone has a safe, affordable home is essential for a vision of an inclusive Canada where everyone can be at their best,” said Barata.
The National Board would like to thank Julia for her dedication to Habitat for Humanity and her excellent work in leading Habitat Canada and supporting the federation through an unprecedented time.

Habitat for Humanity Canada calls on federal government to prioritize affordable homeownership in its upcoming budget

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Mittwoch, April 3, 2024

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TORONTO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In advance of the upcoming federal budget, Habitat for Humanity is calling on the Government of Canada to introduce measures that will strengthen the housing system, create housing supply, and allow non-profits like Habitat to significantly increase access to affordable homeownership for Canadian families.

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TORONTO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In advance of the upcoming federal budget, Habitat for Humanity is calling on the Government of Canada to introduce measures that will strengthen the housing system, create housing supply, and allow non-profits like Habitat to significantly increase access to affordable homeownership for Canadian families.
In many cases, affordable housing providers are paying more in fees and taxes back to governments than they receive in government funding to help build affordable homes.
Land acquisition is one of the biggest barriers to creating affordable housing, and non-profit builders like Habitat must compete against for-profit developers to acquire it.
“Budget 2024 is an opportunity to build a future where every Canadian has safe and decent housing,” says Julia Deans, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada.

Habitat for Humanity Canada kicks off national student writing contest

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Montag, Januar 8, 2024

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With submissions being accepted by mail or online at meaningofhome.ca until February 23, 2024, every student who enters the contest will help local Habitat for Humanity organizations across Canada build safe and affordable homes.

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With submissions being accepted by mail or online at meaningofhome.ca until February 23, 2024, every student who enters the contest will help local Habitat for Humanity organizations across Canada build safe and affordable homes.
Every child in Canada deserves to feel this way and that’s why we continue building and advocating for more affordable housing,” says Julia Deans, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada.
“The enthusiastic response to this annual contest where children share in their own words what home means to them is truly inspiring.”
Every student who enters the Meaning of Home contest earns a $10 donation towards their local Habitat for Humanity.
In addition, nine runners-up will receive a $10,000 grant for their local Habitat for Humanity.

Homeowners and Renters Reaching A Breaking Point: New Survey Reveals How Canadians Feel About the Housing Crisis

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Mittwoch, November 15, 2023

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Canadian homeowners and renters are reaching their breaking point when it comes to juggling the increased cost of living including housing.

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Canadian homeowners and renters are reaching their breaking point when it comes to juggling the increased cost of living including housing.
The 2023 Affordable Housing Survey by Habitat Canada, which measured Canadians’ attitudes towards the housing crisis, also shows:
Half of Canadians (49%) are spending 50% or more of their household income on housing costs.
For Canadians aged 18-34, those spending 50% or more of their household income on housing costs jumps to 64%.
“Despite the increasing challenges facing Canadians, the survey results indicate that Canadians believe action can be taken to tackle our housing issues,” adds Deans.

NewAge Products reaches $1M+ giving milestone with Habitat for Humanity

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Montag, Dezember 4, 2023

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TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity announced today that NewAge Products Inc., manufacturers of indoor and outdoor storage, appliance, furniture and accessory solutions for the home, has surpassed a $1 million donated product milestone with Habitat.

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TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity announced today that NewAge Products Inc., manufacturers of indoor and outdoor storage, appliance, furniture and accessory solutions for the home, has surpassed a $1 million donated product milestone with Habitat.
Over the lifetime of the relationship, which began in 2018, NewAge Products Inc. has diverted more than 720,000 pounds of product from landfills by donating their products to Habitat ReStores throughout the U.S. and Canada.
"NewAge Products is proud to continue to support the incredible work of Habitat for Humanity throughout North America.
Giving back is a core value at NewAge, and it's gratifying to know that our products for the home play a small role in helping to change the lives of Habitat recipients," NewAge Products Inc.

Toronto student announced as a grand prize winner in national writing contest

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Mittwoch, Juni 14, 2023

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Toronto, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TORONTO, June 14, 2023 – Three Toronto-area students are being celebrated as winners of Habitat for Humanity Canada’s Meaning of Home national writing contest.

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Toronto, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TORONTO, June 14, 2023 – Three Toronto-area students are being celebrated as winners of Habitat for Humanity Canada’s Meaning of Home national writing contest.
Daphne U. is the Grade 4 grand prize winner for her entry, No Place Like Home .
Habitat for Humanity and representatives from Sagen, the founding sponsor of the writing contest, gathered to honour the three students at an event last night at Habitat for Humanity GTA’s Toronto office.
Since 2007, the Meaning of Home contest shares what home means to students in Grades 4, 5 and 6.

New board members appointed to Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Board of Directors

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Montag, Mai 15, 2023

TORONTO, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity Canada held its annual general meeting on May 12 and local Habitat for Humanity organizations from across Canada elected five board members to Habitat Canada’s National Board of Directors.

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TORONTO, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity Canada held its annual general meeting on May 12 and local Habitat for Humanity organizations from across Canada elected five board members to Habitat Canada’s National Board of Directors.
Continuing National Board members are Victoria Barclay (ex officio), Leland Corbett, David Hooper, Sharon Kuropatwa, Corinna Mitchell-Beaudin, Medhi Nezarati, Christine Pacini, Brad Peters, David Sauve, Imran Thaver and Marie Claire Uwanyirigira.
“I am pleased to welcome the new and returning board members to our national board,” says Julia Deans, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada.
For a complete list of Habitat Canada’s National Board of Directors and their board roles visit https://habitat.ca/en/about-us/our-team .

Habitat for Humanity Canada national award winners announced

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Freitag, Mai 12, 2023

TORONTO, May 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat Canada celebrated the achievements of eleven local Habitats during its national conference this week.

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TORONTO, May 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat Canada celebrated the achievements of eleven local Habitats during its national conference this week.
In addition, former Habitat board volunteer Greg Stewart and Habitat for Humanity Manitoba’s CEO Sandy Hopkins both received the prestigious Terry Petkau Legacy Award.
“I’d like to congratulate all the winners of this year’s awards,” said Julia Deans, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada.
Greg’s Habitat journey began in 2006 as a board member for Habitat for Humanity Regina and in 2013 he joined Habitat Canada’s board of directors.

Honda Canada Foundation donates $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity Canada to support homeownership dreams

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Montag, April 3, 2023

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MARKHAM, ON, April 3, 2023 /CNW/ - Honda Canada Foundation, Honda's charitable arm in Canada, is donating $200,000 over the next two years to Habitat for Humanity Canada.

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MARKHAM, ON, April 3, 2023 /CNW/ - Honda Canada Foundation, Honda's charitable arm in Canada, is donating $200,000 over the next two years to Habitat for Humanity Canada.
Honda Canada Foundation's donation to Habitat Canada will help address the racial homeownership gap and provide Black families with more opportunities to build equity through homeownership.
"Honda Canada Foundation and Honda associates feel strongly about supporting families in the community and helping them turn homeownership dreams into reality.
"At Habitat Canada, we know that homeownership transforms lives," said Julia Deans, President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity Canada.

National student writing contest returns to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Canada

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Montag, Januar 9, 2023

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Every student who enters the contest will help local Habitat for Humanity organizations across Canada build safe and affordable homes.

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Every student who enters the contest will help local Habitat for Humanity organizations across Canada build safe and affordable homes.
Every student entry earns a $10 donation towards their local Habitat for Humanity.
In addition, nine runners up will receive a $10,000 grant for their local Habitat for Humanity.
Last year over 13,000 entries were received, the largest number of submissions Habitat Canada has ever received for this contest, and raised over $311,000.