Coming soon to a build site near you...
The Re-tooling Blitz Build!
Starting September 20th, Habitat for Humanity Toronto will host its first-ever Re-tooling Blitz Build! Running over six days at our upcoming 4572 Kingston Road build site, this one-of-a-kind volunteer event will give retirees or those approaching retirement from our city, Canada and around the world the opportunity to give Toronto families a hand up, not a hand out.
Stay tuned for more info to come! |
| Skip that trip to the florist and swing a hammer instead! |
 What: Mother's Day Build
When: Sunday, May 9th, 2010,
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: The William's Way build site (1500 Weston Road, near Weston Rd. and Jane St.)
Moms, sons and daughters* will help build 20 Habitat Toronto homes together, enjoy a delicious lunch and take home building goodies (courtesy of Moxie Trades) in support of Habitat Toronto at the 2010 Mother's Day Build.
Participants must raise $150 per pair in pledges and have access to an online fundraising tool. Prizes will be awarded to the top two fundraisers.
So, give your mom more than flowers on May 9th, and help give Toronto families living in need a hand up, not a hand out.
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| Habitat Toronto addresses affordable housing |
 What: Mayoral Debate
When: Tuesday May 11th 2010, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Mayoral Candidates: Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Pantalone, Rocco Rossi, George Smitherman, Rob Ford, and Sarah Thomson
Moderators: John Tory from Newstalk 1010 and Gale Beeby from the Toronto Star
Habitat for Humanity Toronto will host a mayoral debate focused on the issues surrounding affordable housing in our city. Tickets will not be sold for this event and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. It is suggested to arrive early to secure a seat.
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| Oyee to our volunteers! |
 To celebrate National Volunteer Week, Habitat for Humanity Toronto is "pinning" its volunteers!
If you are volunteering in our office, in our Toronto ReStores, or on the build site the week of April 18th to 25th you will receive an antique brass hammer pin as a small token of thank you for your support and dedication to Habitat Toronto. This year will mark the start of a yearly tradition of giving a different pin each and every year to our regular weekly volunteers. Future pins will be done in varying finishes, and each year will take on a different shape.
Habitat for Humanity Toronto thanks the hundreds of volunteers that help ensure we continue our mission of giving families living in need a hand up, not a hand out.
Visit www.torontohabitat.ca to book your volunteer shift and join in the week-long celebrations. |
| Volunteer Profile |
 When you meet Garnett Crossman, you are immediately taken by his eagerness to help. Garnett has a humble demeanour and selfless character that will draw out the best in anyone. These qualities, together with his unwavering dedication to the Habitat Toronto mission, are why Garnett Crossman is Habitat Toronto's 2009 Volunteer of the Year.
Click here to learn more about Garnett and his decade of support for Habitat for Humanity Toronto.
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| Getting hitched and giving back |
 Getting married this spring or summer? Celebrate your union and honour your friends and family by making a donation to Habitat for Humanity Toronto.
When you make a donation to Habitat Toronto in lieu of wedding favours, you receive a charitable tax receipt and the good feeling that comes from giving back. It is also a considerate and eco-friendly choice that lets you share your blessings with families living in need in Toronto.
Customized acknowledgment cards are available for your celebratory donation. Contact Sarah at (416) 755 - 7353 x 237 or sbullick@torontohabitat.on.ca for more information. | |
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On Monday, April 26th, Habitat Toronto will host its first-ever Irwin Tools Training & Giveaway Day for Habitat Toronto Crew Leaders at the William's Way build site! Held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. this event will include tool demos, training, interactive games and tool prize giveaways - courtesy of Irwin Tools.
There aren't many spots left... Click here to learn how you can sign up. |
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* William's Way - Capping, S.I.P.S and framing are starting this week on 6 homes, while volunteers are busy finishing up installing drywall on another 8 homes. Foundations for the final 6 homes will start in early May.
* Hainford - Volunteers are needed for exterior painting, landscaping and fencing for this site. Sign up today to help before the site closes this month. |
| Take a seat! |
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Looking for some extra seating in your backyard or porch this summer? Habitat Toronto ReStores have the answer!
Visit any one of our three Toronto ReStore locations now and you can find 6-, 8-, and 10-foot solid oak benches. Perfect for extra seating around the patio or on the front porch, these benches are a steal at only $30 a foot!
Click here to find the Toronto ReStore location nearest you. |
| 2009 Tax Receipts |
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Did you make a monetary donation to Habitat for Humanity Toronto or a donation to the Toronto ReStores in 2009? If you have not received your tax receipt yet please email our office or call 416-755-7353.
Get your tax receipts even faster by signing up to receive E-receipts! Please email Ariel at info@torontohabitat.on.ca for details. |
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