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| Habitat for Humanity Toronto E-newsletter |
HFHT News April 18, 2011 |
TARION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
We are proud to announce that on April 7, Habitat for Humanity Toronto Inc. was listed as one of the Top 5 Builders in the province according to Tarion (the Ontario new home warranty program). This was determined based on survey results of more than 48,000 Ontario consumers who were asked about their satisfaction with their builder, covering every stage in the homeowner-builder relationship.
Habitat Toronto is honoured to be listed as one of the Top 5 for this reputable award. We want to thank the hundreds of volunteers who help build quality Habitat Toronto homes every day and for serving our partner family homeowners so respectfully. As we close National Volunteer Week, we are reminded of how grateful we are for your ongoing support and dedication.
The winner will be announced on April 19, 2011.
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| ReStore Studio District is now open! | |
 After Mayor Ford, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Mag Ruffman and Habitat Toronto staff cut the duct-tape ribbon, the ReStore Studio District opened its doors to the public on April 4, 2011. Strategically located between the Beach, Leslieville, Riverdale and Corktown neighbourhoods, the ReStore Studio District promises to be a profitable new addition to the Toronto ReStore family.
Visit torontorestores.com to learn about exciting new finds at any of our locations! |
| Coming soon... |
 Habitat for Humanity Toronto is thrilled to announce that we will start building two accessible homes and six semi-detached homes at our new Macey & St. Dunsten build site! Stay tuned for more details on this site's Groundbreaking celebrations this summer. |
| Upcoming Key Presentations |
 Please join us as we hold two Dedication & Key Ceremonies for the 4572 Kingston Road and William's Way developments.
Come out to help Habitat for Humanity Toronto express our gratitude and pay tribute to our donors and volunteers for making the dream of homeownership a reality for over 225 women, men and children living in need.
4572 Kingston Road Dedication
Sunday, May 8, 2011
3 - 5 p.m.
4572 Kingston Rd., Toronto
William's Way Dedication
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Noon - 2 p.m.
1500 Weston Rd., Toronto |
| Celebrate Father's Day by building! | |
Volunteers have to be 16 years or older to build on a Habitat Toronto build site, but this summer kids and dads of all ages can build together in support of families living in need. Stay tuned for more information on Habitat for Humanity Toronto's Father's Day Birdhouse Build! |
| Success doesn't start at home. It starts with a home. | |
 Having a safe place to lay your head is the first step to educational success. Just ask Curtis Hector, a York University student and Habitat Toronto homeowner who recently spoke with CBC Radio's Matt Galloway about his past and how his life has changed since moving into his Habitat Toronto home in 2005. Click here to listen to Curtis' story and how Habitat for Humanity Toronto helped change his family's for the better.
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| Women Build is sold out! | |
This May 5 - 8, Habitat Toronto "Angels" will don their hard hats and swing their hammers at the 2011 Women Build. Even though all of our build spots are now full, you can still support the Women Build and be a Habitat Toronto "Angel" in other ways!
Donate: Want to sponsor a Women Build participant? Make a donation to the Women Build campaign and show your support of this wonderful cause.
Celebrate Mother's Day: Honour your mother or another mom in your life by making a donation to the Women Build. Click here to make a Mother's Day donation and have a card sent to your mom letting her know of your special gift.
Advocate: Spread the word to your social and professional networks and be a Habitat Toronto Angel by directing people to www.torontohabitat.ca/womenbuild.
To donate to the Women Build visit www.torontohabitat.ca/womenbuild or contact Sarah Bullick, Director of Individual Giving at sbullick@torontohabitat.ca or (416) 755 - 7353 ext. 237.
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| Crew Leader Corner |  |
After semi-retiring, Bob Fisher felt the need to stay busy and keep up with his active lifestyle. So, in the Spring of 2010 Bob decided to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity Toronto. Bob is quite the traveler yet he always makes sure to make it back to Toronto in time for his two Crew Leader shifts on the build site each week. Bob thrives on helping others and especially enjoys working with the high school groups that volunteer on site. "I like to challenge them with fractions and angles to make sure they were paying attention in math!" Bob Fisher is a man of many talents and Habitat Toronto is grateful to have him as part of the family.
Click here to learn more about Bill and get updated Crew Leader info. |
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Volunteers are busy getting this site ready for the Women Build in May. Brick, drywall, painting and trim are all underway in Blocks C & D. Framing continues in Block A while foundations are being poured - and will be completed next week - in Block B.
*William's Way: Homes being bricked will be completed next week, while volunteers trim and paint the homes in Block A. These homes will be ready in time for families to move into on May 16.
We need volunteers to help build 29 townhomes at 4572 Kingston Road this spring and summer. Please sign up by clicking here today!
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