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All the donors to our exciting and successful first
at the Delta Grand!  Congratulations to Chef Stuart Klassen for his victory and thanks to the following chefs and restaurants: Brian Boucher and Hayden Duval, Delta Grand Okanagan; Chris Stewart of Mission Hill Estate Winery; Andrew Portwood, independent BBQ competitor; Rod Butters & James Hanna of RauDZ Regional Table (second place winners); Carl Maerz of Twisted Tomato and Cheri Rosenberg and her team from the Watermark Beach Resort (third place winners).  The decision was tough but the brisket was tender for our celebrity judges. Thanks to Mayor Doug Findlater, Councillor Duane Ophus, Charlie Hodge, Lori Welbourne, and Doug Brown.
Plus we got to sample the fine wares of Rollingdale Winery, Urban Distillery and Tree Brewing and enjoy the music of the
Also Known As Band. Thanks to Gary Stabb with Good Guys Entertainment,
our talented DJ.
Golf Raffle
Thanks also to the donors to our 2012 golf raffle. Congratulations to the winners, Ed Butz, Kim Booker and Val Cylwa.
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Global Travels
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| | Emily, daughter of Elaine Ophus of our board of directors, is heading to Honduras in November. Emily chose Habitat for Humanity because it is a positive way to see the world while volunteering and giving back to a community in the most sustainable way. |
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Building homes. Building hope. Oct/Nov. 2012
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HFH Kelowna is a community-based, non-profit, faith-based organization working for an Okanagan Valley where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Now building on our 20th year.
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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
| |  at the Delta Grand OkanaganRound up all the little witches and goblins in the family and bring them for a safe afternoon of family fun at the Delta Grand Okanagan. Sunday, October 28, Noon to 2:00 pm.
Admission: $10 per child,
max $25.00 per family
Enjoy the Bouncy Castle, Kid's Fortune Teller, Creepy Crafts, Ghoulish Games, Cookie Decorating.
We gratefully acknowledge the wonderful support of all the staff at the Delta Grand Okanagan. It's a real treat knowing you!
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THANKS TO THE SOURCE!
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The Source presented this symbolic crystal key to Star and her family
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Sponsors Star's home
We are so excited to announce that The Source has
selected our Kelowna build for Star Mengede and her family for their 2012 title sponsorship and has given us a major donation. Plus, volunteers from The Source retail outlets in Westbank, Mission Park Mall, Orchard Park and from all over the interior of BC will help with the landscaping!
Thanks to the generosity of The Source, Star and her two children now live in a home they can finally call their own. For more pictures of the house dedication celebration, visit our Facebookpage. We still have a little ways to go to reach our fundraising goal for this project, so your contributions are welcome and appreciated.
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Ian Campbell, Regional Director Operations, The Source,
congratulates Star at the house dedication celebration.
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BOUNDARY AFFILIATE OPENS 7-UNIT HOME
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Terry Petkau, Director of Building Services, HFH Canada, congratulates Rick Friesen, Executive Director of Boundary affiliate
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Grand Forks Accomplishment
Congratulations to our Habitat neighbours in the Boundary affiliate who recently of a seven unit multiplex for adult men with disability challenges. The seven proud new homeowners all did their sweat equity to help build the home. This small but mighty affiliate has made a big difference. Says Executive Director Rick Friesen, "our next projects are already simmering on the stove." |
CLICK TO VOTE FOR KELOWNA and enter to win a new dishwasher! Thanks for your support!
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HABITAT IMPROVES LIVES
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Recently, the Toronto Habitat for Humanity affiliate con ducted a survey of its partner families. Among the findings:  - 81% of respondents report no longer feeling crowded in their home, compared to 25% prior
- Respondents reported a 50% increase in their feeling of safety when walking around their neighbourhoods.
- 97% of Habitat homeowners feel proud to tell others where they live, compared to only 44% prior
- 76% of homeowners report an improvement in their children's grades; 88% report greater confidence; and 81% report an improvement in their social lives.
- Of the 155 school-aged children surveyed, 98.7% are still in school.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
| | | Do you have retail management experience? Contact us
to apply to join our ReStore Steering committee. ReStores sell new and gently used building materials. The proceeds help support Habitat for Humanity.
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