Local Habitat for Humanity ReStore evolving to provide new services, make greater impact
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Habitat Happenings Winter 2021 Edition
Building a better tomorrow for local families As another year draws to a close, our team at Habitat GW gives thanks to you, our supportive community, for your generosity. We could not do what we do without you. As you read this, our team is working on some truly impressive build plans for 2022 and … Continue reading Habitat Happenings Winter 2021 Edition
Reflections on being a Habitat family
One of our Habitat family members at Cityview Village has summarized what it means to them to partner with Habitat, in the form of a poem! Dear Habitat 2 years ago, I met some friends named Froggy, Ratty and Squirrely. Met these creatures when I’m mostly at home during the lockdown at the basement…. dear Habitat, … Continue reading Reflections on being a Habitat family
volunteer spotlight on John
Our Guelph ReStore team would like to introduce you to one of our volunteers, John! John has been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington for 4 years. “I enjoy working with the great staff and other volunteers, and I like to be able to give back to my community,” John shared. John, with his … Continue reading volunteer spotlight on John
Habitat Happenings Fall 2021 Edition
A big welcome to Lory and Carla! Lory and her daughter Carla recently moved into their home at Cityview Village: “What motivated me the most to apply for a Habitat home was the value placed on having a respectful community, a peaceful environment and the chance to have a home I can call my own.” … Continue reading Habitat Happenings Fall 2021 Edition
volunteer spotlight on Elaine
Our Guelph ReStore team would like to introduce you to one of our volunteers, Elaine! Elaine recently retired from nursing after 37 years. She started to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity to help a new Habitat family complete their required volunteer hours. This is one of the requirements of becoming a Habitat family. Elaine shared … Continue reading volunteer spotlight on Elaine
Habitat Happenings Summer 2021 Edition
Welcome to Cityview Village! “This whole experience has changed my life for the better. You have given me back my life and allowed me to grow. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As our Cityview Village project came to a successful conclusion last year, we began to look to the future. We experienced … Continue reading Habitat Happenings Summer 2021 Edition
Drivers and Driver Assistants Wanted
Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is looking to hire part- and full-time drivers and driver assistants to serve our Fergus and Guelph ReStores, connecting our communities with our donation pick-up service. If you… Enjoy spending time on the road Have a safety-first attitude Enjoy working both independently and as part of a team Enjoy interacting … Continue reading Drivers and Driver Assistants Wanted
Habitat Happenings Spring 2021 Edition
Welcome home! “It’s so hard to put into words. It’s a wonderful feeling. There are two milestones that I feel proud to have achieved in my life. One was becoming a Canadian citizen. The other is owning our own home. Thank you Canada and thank you Habitat for Humanity.” 2020 Habitat Homeowner Virtual Key Ceremony … Continue reading Habitat Happenings Spring 2021 Edition
Royal City Stories special feature
Special feature with Royal City Stories Cityview Village was recently featured in an online video series, courtesy of Royal City Stories! Please check out the recording HERE. Special thanks to John Sleeman and Dan Gibson! *To support more families in our community, please make a donation today, or visit our ReStores in Guelph or … Continue reading Royal City Stories special feature