Habitat for Humanity Canada

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

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Donnerstag, Mai 28, 2020
Affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity Canada, Habitat for Humanity, Non-profit organizations, Organizations, Social economy

TORONTO, May 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity Canada held its annual general meeting virtually on May 22, with local Habitat for Humanity organizations from across Canada electing five board members to Habitat Canadas National Board of Directors.

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  • TORONTO, May 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity Canada held its annual general meeting virtually on May 22, with local Habitat for Humanity organizations from across Canada electing five board members to Habitat Canadas National Board of Directors.
  • David Sauve now serves as the Chair of the national board and Raelene Lee is the new Vice Chair.
  • I am pleased to welcome the new and returning board members to our national board, said Julia Deans, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada.
  • Newly-elected national board members include:
    Anubhav Chaitanya, a lawyer and currently the Director of Legal Affairs (Western Canada) with First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust.

Habitat for Humanity Canada national award winners announced

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Montag, Mai 25, 2020
Affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity Canada, Habitat for Humanity, Organizations, Restore, United Nations Human Settlements Programme, Fredericton, Non-profit organizations, Human geography, Habitat for Humanity Toronto

Id like to congratulate all the winners of this years awards, said Julia Deans, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada.

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  • Id like to congratulate all the winners of this years awards, said Julia Deans, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada.
  • This years awards and award winners were the following:
    One Habitat award for integrating of all the things Habitat does communications, operations, governance to serve more families in Canada and around the world.
  • Kenneth J. Meinert Leadership Award, honouring individuals who, through exceptional leadership, have significantly advanced the mission of Habitat for Humanity in Canada.
  • Habitat for Humanity Fredericton supported the on-boarding of new leaders in Atlantic Canada, hosted seven Habitat Global Village builds and tied for largest percentage sales growth in 2019 among Habitat ReStores in Canada.

New President and CEO announced for Habitat for Humanity Canada

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Montag, Februar 3, 2020
Affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity Canada, Housing, Habitat for Humanity, Non-profit organizations, Organizations

Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national charitable organization that provides affordable homeownership opportunities for working people on low incomes.

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  • Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national charitable organization that provides affordable homeownership opportunities for working people on low incomes.
  • I am very excited to join Habitat for Humanity Canada, which Ive always admired for its inspiring network of committed people and partners building homes and communities across Canada, said Julia.
  • Habitat Canadas previous President and CEO, Mark Rodgers, announced his resignation in the fall of 2019 .
  • The national board would like to thank Mark for his dedication to Habitat for Humanity and his work serving families for almost 18 years, including the past five as President and CEO.

Habitat for Humanity Canada kicks off national student writing contest

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Dienstag, Januar 7, 2020
Economy, Affordable housing, Finance, Companies, Genworth Financial, Habitat for Humanity Canada, Habitat for Humanity, Insurance, Mortgage insurance, Mortgage loan

Last year, over 8,000 Grades 4, 5 and 6 students from across Canada shared what home means to them and this year, Habitat for Humanity Canada is hoping for a record-breaking 10,000 submissions.

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  • Last year, over 8,000 Grades 4, 5 and 6 students from across Canada shared what home means to them and this year, Habitat for Humanity Canada is hoping for a record-breaking 10,000 submissions.
  • Every student entry earns a $10 donation towards their local Habitat for Humanity ensuring that communities benefit from each students participation.
  • Genworth MI Canada Inc.(TSX: MIC) through its subsidiary, Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada ("Genworth Canada"), is the largest private residential mortgage insurer in Canada.
  • Founded in 1985, Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national, charitable organization working toward a world where everyone has a decent and affordable place to call home.

Habitat for Humanity GTA celebrates completion of their largest build to date by welcoming 12 families home for the holidays

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Donnerstag, Dezember 5, 2019
Affordable housing, Housing, Habitat for Humanity, Sumter County, Georgia, GTA, Musicians, Habitat for Humanity Toronto, Organizations, Habitat for Humanity Canada

At the end of the Ceremony, keys will be handed over to 12 families moving into their new Habitat homes.

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  • At the end of the Ceremony, keys will be handed over to 12 families moving into their new Habitat homes.
  • Habitat for Humanity GTA broke ground at Pinery Trail in 2016.
  • We mobilize communities to help working, lower-income families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.
  • With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners; we provide a solid foundation for better, healthier lives for families in the GTA.

Habitat for Humanity reaches 29 million served as it rises to growing challenges of housing quality and affordability in the U.S. and around the world

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Dienstag, November 19, 2019
Affordable housing, Organizations, Housing, Habitat for Humanity, Sumter County, Georgia, United Nations Human Settlements Programme, Non-profit organizations, Habitat for Humanity Ireland, Habitat for Humanity Canada

That's how often Habitat for Humanity helped another family access new or improved housing somewhere around the world in 2019.

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  • That's how often Habitat for Humanity helped another family access new or improved housing somewhere around the world in 2019.
  • In all, Habitat served more than 7 million people, enlisting the support of more than 1.4 million volunteers.
  • Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has now helped more than 29 million people improve their housing conditions.
  • Since its founding in 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 29 million people gain access to new or improved housing around the world.

The Daniels Corporation raises the bar by providing 10 homes to Habitat for Humanity

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Montag, Oktober 7, 2019
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To mark World Habitat Day, The Daniels Corporation announced today that it is providing 10 homes to Habitat for Humanity to help create more immediate opportunities to deliver affordable housing in Toronto and the GTA.

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  • To mark World Habitat Day, The Daniels Corporation announced today that it is providing 10 homes to Habitat for Humanity to help create more immediate opportunities to deliver affordable housing in Toronto and the GTA.
  • We are proud that Daniels is a pace-setter among the increasing number of developers that see the importance and value of partnering with Habitat for Humanity.
  • With todays announcement, Daniels has contributed a total of $6 million to Habitat for Humanity over its 23-year partnership, which has resulted in safe and healthy homes for 83 Habitat families.
  • The City congratulates both Habitat for Humanity and The Daniels Corporation for this initiative and encourages other developers to partner with Habitat for Humanity to create affordable housing options across Toronto.

Building the Community Up, Window City Industries and Habitat For Humanity Greater Toronto Area, a Partnership Towards a Better Community

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Mittwoch, Juni 26, 2019
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VAUGHAN, Ontario, June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Window City Industries in Vaughan has made significant charitable donations to the Greater Toronto Area branch of Habitat for Humanity Canada.

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  • VAUGHAN, Ontario, June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Window City Industries in Vaughan has made significant charitable donations to the Greater Toronto Area branch of Habitat for Humanity Canada.
  • Today, Habitat for Humanity Canada is a leading national nonprofit organization, with 56 local Habitats working in every province and territory.
  • In recognition of their donation, Window City was bestowed with a commemorative plaque to recognize Window City as a "Groundbreaker Sponsor".
  • Over the last 27 years in business, Window City has grown to become the largest manufacturer of windows and doors in Canada.

National Student Writing Contest in Support of Habitat for Humanity Canada Launches

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Freitag, Januar 11, 2019
Economy, Affordable housing, Finance, Money, Genworth Financial, Habitat for Humanity Canada, Habitat for Humanity, Insurance, Mortgage loan, Mortgage insurance, United Nations Human Settlements Programme

For every contest entry, a donation of $10 will be made to that student's local Habitat, ensuring every student can help build Habitat homes in their community.

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  • For every contest entry, a donation of $10 will be made to that student's local Habitat, ensuring every student can help build Habitat homes in their community.
  • Founded in 1985, Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national, nonprofit organization working toward a world where everyone has a decent and affordable place to call home.
  • Habitat for Humanity Canada is a member of Habitat for Humanity International, which was established in 1976 and has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries.
  • Genworth MI Canada Inc.(TSX: MIC) through its subsidiary, Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada ("Genworth Canada"), is the largest private residential mortgage insurer in Canada.

Habitat for Humanity does more than just build homes

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Montag, August 20, 2018
Affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity, Sumter County, Georgia, Housing, Social economy, Property, Habitat for Humanity Toronto, Habitat for Humanity Canada

Habitat for Humanity of Camden County, headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, builds affordable and sustainable housing solutions and empowers families though successful homeownership.

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  • Habitat for Humanity of Camden County, headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, builds affordable and sustainable housing solutions and empowers families though successful homeownership.
  • People in local communities and all over the world partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home.
  • Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
  • With Habitat's help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.