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
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
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
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
Habitat for Humanity hopes to take lead on IMICO redevelopment
The local Habitat for Humanity president says he hopes the agency can take a leadership role to redevelop the former IMICO site in The Ward, just days after the city announced a three-way deal between the city, Habitat and a developer had fallen through. – …
2020 Virtual Key Ceremony
Our first Virtual Key Ceremony, celebrating the completion of Cityview Village and the many families that have made this community their home.
Habitat Happenings Winter 2020 Edition
Thank you to our volunteers, donors, shoppers, and corporate partners for supporting us in 2020! You have helped us complete Cityview Village, ensuring that more families in our community can experience the life-changing impact of safe and affordable housing. Please take a moment to read our Winter newsletter for some key updates. We wish you … Continue reading Habitat Happenings Winter 2020 Edition
#GuelphLIFE – Nutcrackers for Charity – Nov. 14, 2020
Sharron Riley-Persson donates her large collection of Nutcrackers to raise money for local charities including Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph through a silent auction.
Final push to fund Habitat for Humanity’s Cityview project
COVID-related revenue drop leaves agency $350,000 short of goal As construction nears completion on Habitat for Humanity’s Cityview Project, the agency aims to close the financial gap left by COVID-19’s impact. A fundraising drive kicks off on Tuesday with a $350,000 goal.