Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver

As of Friday, 11 May, we are in the final stages of the building permit application process for 8745 Government Street Phase 6.  We expect to receive it within two weeks and will then commence construction on the final phase of this neighborhood.  We will be building five days a week for this build, Tuesday through Saturday, so we will need your help!

Please check back here for updates and information as it becomes available!

As part of a new partnership, the Everyday Essentials brand has introduced specially designed products to benefit Habitat for Humanity Canada into stores across the country. The Everyday Essentials brand offers affordable home goods and we are thrilled that they are introducing products that will help support affordable housing in Canada. The Everyday Essentials Habitat for Humanity Canada mug set housed in a hat box is sold in the Real Canadian Superstore and Nofrills stores. So buy a couple for yourself, as gifts (already in an attractive box) and pass the word through your social media.  They’re only $10 and the money goes toward a terrific cause!

Thank you to all who voted for Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver!  HFH Stratford-Perth is the winner of the 2011 Brick by Brick campaign. They will be the recipient of the first home sponsorship in partnership with The Brick.  Congratulations to Jon MacKenzie, Executive Director, and the rest of his staff.

The Brick will continue to provide updates on the progress of the build in Stratford on The Brick’s Facebook page and through Habitat for Humanity Stratford - Perth.

Governor-General David Johnston says time, talent, treasure keys to philanthropy

From The Globe and Mail, Saturday, October 29, 2011.  Excerpt from Interview: What would be the role of philanthropy in job creation?  Governor-General Johnston:  More public-private partnerships – philanthropic endeavour along with public services. I am honorary patron of Habitat for Humanity, an organization that would like in the next five years to build as many homes as it has in the last 25 years …  See entire interview at: The Globe and Mail

Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver builds homes for people in need of safe, decent and affordable shelter, so who better to lead the way than Tim Wake, an affordable housing consultant.  As our new CEO, Tim brings a wealth of affordable housing experience.  Tim has the able and dedicated support of the staff, volunteers and Board of Directors.