| Be a Habitat Toronto Angel! | |
Join Habitat Toronto's Angels by participating in the 2011 Women Build being held Mother's Day weekend at the 4572 Kingston Road build site! There's no better way to celebrate mom than to come out to show your support of mothers living in need. Plus, to help give Angels incentive to reach their fundraising goals, Moxie Trades is giving tons of amazing prizes!
This event is filling fast and we now only have spaces available on Thursday May 5th and Sunday May 8th. Click here to register online now or call Sandra at 416-755-7353 ext.277.
Don't forget! If you are unable to come out to the Women Build, you can still be an Angel by supporting other women in their fundraising efforts. Click here to donate now.
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| ReStore is opening a new door! | |
 Just four months after opening the doors to the brand new ReStore East York, Habitat Toronto will celebrate the opening of a fourth ReStore on April 4th. Located at 3 Carlaw Ave., ReStore Studio District will be a 6,000 square foot retail space strategically located adjacent to the Beach, Leslieville and Riverdale neighbourhoods making it easily accessible to urban dwellers.
Please join us for the opening of the new ReStore Studio District that will bring new volunteers, new donations, new partnerships and most importantly, the opportunity to build more safe, decent and affordable homes.
What: ReStore Studio District Grand Opening
Where: 3 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto
When: Monday April 4th, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Visit torontorestores.com to learn about exciting new finds at any of our locations! |
| Other upcoming events... |
 National Volunteer Week - In celebration of the generous support of our hundreds of volunteers, Habitat Toronto will hold a variety of celebrations at every location throughout the week of April 11th - 16th. Stay tuned for more details to come!
Emergency Services Appreciation Marlies Game - On Saturday April 9 at 3:00pm, the Toronto Marlies will host the Emergency Services Appreciation Game to support the 9-1-1 Build and their fundraising efforts. Sit at centre ice at Ricoh Coliseum watching the Marlies play the Rochester Americas for only $15 while supporting Habitat for Humanity Toronto! Contact Gopal Patel at gpatel@torontomarlies.com or 416-263-3946 for tickets and info.
Hope Volleyball Tournament - IT ALL STARTS WITH HOPE! Can't wait for volleyball season to come? You're in luck! Early bird registration is now open for the 23rd Annual Hope Volleyball Tournament to be held on Saturday June 18, 2011 at the Toronto Centre Island in support of Habitat for Humanity Toronto. Save $25 by registering today and "spike a ball" for families living in need. Visit hopevolleyball.com to register and for more information.
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| A new start for a brighter future |
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The Matin family at the 4572 Kingston Road Groundbreaking |
The Matin children are bringing home better grades to help build their new Habitat Toronto home by earning "sweat equity" as a way to contribute to their parents' partnership with Habitat Toronto. Everyone in the Matin family is looking forward to having a safe and decent home that has plenty of space for studying and playing. "Right now our life is very difficult," Merajuddin explains. "We're six people living in a small, two-bedroom apartment. Our children can't study or sleep properly because of the overcrowding."
Like their children, Merajuddin and his wife, Saiedah, aren't just moving into a new home - they're helping build one. "We're involved in each stage of the homebuilding process with Habitat Toronto. I love dedicating my time to activities that help build affordable homes for low-income families." For the Matin family, a new home means more than a brighter future for their children. It's a new start for other families just like them. "Home is a place where you live comfortably and safely. It's a place you enjoy filling with family and friends."
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| Crew Leader Corner |  |
After a recent career change, Bill Monaghan's wife Laurie urged him to get out and make good use of his time. A little tentative of what he would be asked to do, Bill signed up for one day at the ReTooloing Blitz Build. After a day of framing, Bill knew he was hooked and immediately signed up for more volunteer days. Bill began Crew Leading at 4572 Kingston Road five days a week. While looking for a new job, he has made volunteering his full-time commitment.
Click here to learn more about Bill and get updated Crew Leader info. |
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Block B's foundation will be installed this April. Insulation and drywall installations will finish up in Block D while volunteers start trimwork, taping and flooring this month on Blocks A & C.
*William's Way: Three more families moved in to their Blocks C and D homes yesterday while volunteers were busy installing drywall and taping in Block A. Brickwork and landscaping will begin in May so that these homes are ready for the June 21st Dedication.
We need volunteers to help make sure seven homes are ready at William's Way for families to move in this May. Please sign up by clicking here today!
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