| Habitat for Humanity Toronto Town Hall Meeting |
 All Habitat Toronto volunteers, donors and supporters are invited to join us for an informational evening where we will:
· Review the status of Habitat Toronto's 5-year-plan
· Present Habitat Toronto's financial status
· Answer any and all questions from the audience!
When: Thursday, July 28th, 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m
Where: Habitat for Humanity Toronto Home Building Factory, 155 Bermondsey Road ,Toronto, ON M4A 1X9
RSVP: Call 416-755-7353 ext. 225 or click here to sign up through the Online Volunteer Scheduling System.
Thank you for your ongoing support and hard work for Habitat Toronto's partner family homeowners.
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| You're invited... |
 Join Habitat for Humanity Toronto as we break ground at our Macey & St. Dunstan build site and begin the construction of two barrier-free bungalows and six semi-detached homes.
Almost 40 women, men and children will escape the cycle of poverty by purchasing simple, decent, and affordable homes of their own.
Macey & St. Dunstan Groundbreaking
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
21 Macey Avenue, Toronto (north of Danforth Ave. and east of Victoria Park Ave.) |
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Tee off for Habitat! |
 We are thrilled to announce the first annual Habitat for Humanity Toronto Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday August 24th at Turnberry Golf Club - Canada's first executive short course!
If you are "keen to be on the green" in support of Habitat Toronto, we are offering a range of golf and sponsorship packages. Click here to learn more.
Space is limited, so book your foursome today! Questions? Please email Danielle Arsenault or call her at 416-755-7353 ext. 235. |
| Big dreams for a simple home | |
Originally from Guyana, Clement Khemraj likes to think big. With limited education options, he knew that if he wanted to be a success he had to make a move. With his wife Lillwatie, they moved to Canada where Clement got a second chance at school, obtaining his degree in Business Administration and later, a Masters degree. It was a struggle to keep everything afloat such as rent, school tuition and living needs. The small family was also growing. First came son Ryan in 1990, followed by Austin in 1994, and Branson in 1996. Living in a 2 bedroom apartment for the 5 of them, their hardships haven't only been financial though. Ryan was born with cerebral palsy.
Even with their big dreams, education and hardworking outlook, the Khemraj family could not qualify for a standard mortgage. Wanting to do everything possible for their family, Lillwatie and Clement went to a Habitat Toronto information session and realized that there was another way to purchase a home: with the help of Habitat for Humanity Toronto. Once approved and eager to get started, they finished the 500 sweat equity hours in just five weeks, working seven days a week! Now the family is looking forward to their new Habitat Toronto home at the Macey and St. Dunstan development and the new opportunities the future will bring.
Meet the Khemrajs and seven other families when they help break ground on the site of their new homes on August 9, 2011 at the Macey & St. Dunstan development. Click here to read other partner family homeowner stories.
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| Other ways to support Habitat Toronto | |
Lace up your runners for Habitat Toronto!
The 2011 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is loved by marathoners, power walkers, and first-time runners alike for its flat and fast course and for the first time ever, you can "Run/Walk for Humanity!" The Toronto Marathon will deliver another unforgettable experience on Sunday October 16, 2011. To register, simply click here and select "Habitat for Humanity Toronto" as your charity of choice or contact Sarah Bullick by email or call (416) 755.7353 x 237 to secure your spot. The first nine runners/walkers will receive complimentary registration for their race of choice ($40-$90 value)... So, act now! To learn more, click here, contact Sarah or visit http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com for more information. Boston Pizza
Looking for a special dining experience? Have your wings and pizza served by our friends in blue while supporting Habitat Toronto! Toronto Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services will serve up pizza and smiles at two participating Boston Pizza locations on Monday July 11 from 6-9pm as part of "celebrity server" fundraising evenings for the 911 Build. Bring your colleagues, your family, your friends: a portion of your meal bill will be donated to Habitat Toronto. Click here to find the supporting Boston Pizza location near you.
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| Crew Leader Corner |  |
Dianna Armstrong first got involved with Habitat for Humanity Toronto during the Women Build in 2009 and by spring 2010 she was wearing an orange Crew Leader T-shirt! With her bright green hard hat and warm smile, Dianna creates an environment that motivates volunteers to work hard and have a great time. When asked about her most memorable moment on a Habitat Toronto site, Dianna responded "I saw partner family children playing and enjoying themselves in their new community in front of their new homes. The pleasure of knowing that you are helping families is very rewarding." Dianna's love and passion to help others and learn new things has not only had a positive impact on partner families but also the crew leaders and volunteers who work alongside her. Whether she is arriving with a batch of her famous home-made cookies or baked goods, Dianna is always ray of sunshine on a Habitat Toronto build site.
Click here to learn more about Dianna and get updated Crew Leader info. |
| Build Update |  | |
Blocks C & D are now complete for five families to move in to their homes this month. Volunteers continue to be busy framing the eight units for Block B, while the newly installed roof on Block A gets its shingles installed this weekend - that means drywalling will begin this month!
August 9th will be the ground breaking day for this site. Volunteers will be on-site one month later to build these two barrier-free homes, and six semi-detached houses.
Plans are in place to break ground on 12 semi-detached homes this August. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on volunteer opportunities and the Groundbreaking event for this site at the end of the summer.
Located just north of Danforth Avenue in south Scarborough, this site is in the permitted process. Groundbreaking for ten semi-detached homes is scheduled for late Fall 2011.
Click here to sign up to build on any of our current or upcoming sites this summer and fall.
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