Thank you!

Habitat for Humanity Toronto E-newsletter

HFHT News

January 19, 2010

Thank you

to our volunteers, donors and supporters who gave a hand up, not a hand out this past year. Together we were able to change the lives of 84 hard-working Toronto families living in need. We are truly grateful for your enduring hard work and generosity.

Our work is far from finished though and we need your help to continue to make a tangible difference and build homes and hope in 2010.

Haiti Relief Fund

Habitat for Humanity is addressing shelter solutions for low-income families affected by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti. To lend support, please donate today. All funds will be directed to Habitat for Humanity home-building efforts in Haiti. For more information, please contact us.

Little House in the Big City!

Habitat for Humanity Toronto is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Little House on the Prairie Musical Production!

This wonderful show will make only one Canadian stop to Toronto on its 26-city tour for a 4-week run at the Canon Theatre. We need volunteers to hand out Habitat Toronto information to theatre guests at several performances from January 27 - February 28.

Please click here to see the days and times volunteers are needed and contact us at signmeup@torontohabitat.on.ca or 416-407-6967 to register.

A Hopeful New Beginning

Maryan Harun (pictured here with Alan Convery from home donor TD Bank Financial Group) had just finished her law studies at Gahayr Univerisity in her home country of Somalia when civil war broke out. This caused many families, including Maryan's, to flee to the Kenyan border to escape the violence. With support from her family and friends and strong hope for a new future, Maryan was able to travel from Kenya to New York and finally made her way to Canada.

2009 Tax Receipts

Did you make a monetary donation to Habitat for Humanity Toronto or a donation to the Toronto ReStores in 2009? You can expect to receive your Charitable tax receipt or ReStore tax receipt by February 28th, 2010. If you have not received your tax receipt by this date, please email our office or call 416-755-7353.

Get your tax receipts even faster and more environmentally friendly by signing up to receive E-receipts! Please email Ariel at info@torontohabitat.on.ca for details.

Give a Day. Get a Disney Day!

Habitat for Humanity Toronto is excited to announce that it is part of the "Give a Day. Get a Disney Day" program! Volunteers who complete a full day of volunteer work can receive a voucher for a free day pass to a Disney Park.

To receive your free Disney pass just go to the Disney website to register and notify Volunteer Coordinator Leah Harder of your participation by emailing volunteercoordinator@torontohabitat.on.ca.

Building Hope for Families All Year Long

Are you an annual donor? With 2010 underway, why not set up a monthly gift to Habitat for Humanity Toronto? You can stretch your giving throughout the year and provide Habitat Toronto with reliable funding every month. It's easy, affordable and will help build homes all year long.

Join the Monthly Hope Builders Program today. To learn more, email Sarah Bullick at 416-755-7353 ext.237.

Crew Leader Corner

Have you received your "Thank you" message from Neil Hetherington for being a Habitat Crew Leader? Click here to listen now.

All Crew Leaders are invited to attend this month's

Drywall Training Course!

Click here to learn more.

Build Update

* William's Way - The roof is now on 1 block of homes (8 houses) and windows and doors are being installed this week. Volunteers can expect to keep warm by working on framing, insulation, drywall, and mechanicals through the rest of the month.

* Hainford - Volunteers have been busy trimming, painting, and putting up drywall on the final 10 homes on this buildsite. Exterior work will begin this month to have these homes ready for family move-ins in March, 2010.

Time is running out!

Get your Home Renovation Tax Credit at the Habitat ReStores

The Canada Revenue Agency's Home Renovation Tax Credit will expire on February 1^st, 2010. This means you still have 2 weeks to spend a little less at the ReStore while getting a whole lot back! Habitat ReStores offer tons of taxable expenses for your home renovation such as: windows and doors; fixtures like lights and ceiling fans; primer and paint; and all you need to renovate your kitchen. Visit the Canada Revenue Agency's website for further details on this tax credit.

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