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Affordable housing dollars to flow soon
Affordable housing dollars to start flowing soon, says new minister of Families, Children and Social Development Canadians expect all parties to work together to combat issues like chronic homelessness and a shortage of affordable housing, said the federal government’s new minister of Families, Children and Social Development during a trip to Guelph Monday.
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Meaning of Home contest kicks off
Habitat for Humanity Canada kicks off “Meaning of Home” national student writing contest Toronto, ON This year’s Meaning of Home contest launched yesterday, with submissions accepted online and by mail from students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 on what home means to them from January 6 to February 21, 2020.Founded by Genworth Canada in
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2019 Archive
Coming together to address the affordable housing crisis in Guelph – GuelphToday (Dec. 5, 2019) Habitat WDG “Habitat Happenings” Newsletter – Special Winter Edition Affordable Housing Symposium Part 2 and National Housing Day (Nov. 22, 2019) Habitat returns to signature fundraiser – GuelphToday (November 8, 2019) Habitat for Humanity raised $78,000 with house party – Guelph Mercury Tribune (November
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Affordable Housing Symposium
A SYMPOSIUM TO SOLVE OUR CITY’S HOUSING CRISIS All aspects of the housing continuum are facing challenges: Vulnerable individuals, renters and homeowners are struggling with accessibility, vacancy rates, affordability and the stress test; Builders are struggling with Community Benefits Charges, development charges, lands use assessment and complex planning processes; Affordable housing advocates and social agencies
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Home Dedication Celebration
June 17, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Habitat for Humanity celebrates fourteen families becoming Habitat Homeowners in Guelph community Guelph, ON – June 15th was a great day for fourteen families who celebrated entering into homeownership with support from the community! Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph announces the completion of Block 2 and 3
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Habitat WDG ReStores Now Feature Donation Bins
ReStores now bringing in additional service to the Wellington, Dufferin, and Guelph communities Guelph, Wellington County, and Dufferin, ON — If you haven’t been to a Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph ReStore lately, now is the time to see what’s new. While it’s always a good idea to stop in often and find the
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2016 Archive
“‘Historic moment’ at City Council meeting” – Guelph Today (December 13, 2016) “Hurdles remain in Guelph’s plan to redevelop IMICO site”– Guelph Mercury (December 13, 2016) “New plan for IMICO site great news for the Ward neighbourhood”– Guelph Mercury (December 6, 2016) “IMICO site could become an ‘urban village,’ city hall says” – Guelph Mercury (December 3, 2016) “Give-a-Gift, Get-a-Gift campaign supports affordable home ownership” – Guelph
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DIY tips to make what’s old new again
Home décor stores have great items in vivid colours and interesting shapes, but that unique custom-made look often comes with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores sell new and gently used home décor, furnishings, and building supplies at a fraction of the retail costs. Don’t settle for drab instead of fab. Save