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Habitat For Humanity ReStore: My Story

This is a post from Micheal Oswald. As one pulls into Sechelt, on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, you might see a building on the left hand side at 5605 Sunshine Coast Highway. The sign reads ReStore. You might say to yourself, “Hmm, what goes on in there anyway?” Here, ladies and gents, is your answer… The ReStore sells new and used materials for home building and furnishing. The money made in the ReStore goes to support Habitat For Humanity, a non-profit organization that helps build affordable home ownership for low-income families. I began volunteering at ReStore in the spring of 2013. I found myself among friendly people, volunteers …

Newest Family Welcome

We invite you to join us in welcoming our newest family to our Sunshine Coast Village this Saturday, March 1.

Volunteer Thank You Event

Our wonderful volunteers enjoyed a get together and rib feast at Seaside Centre on November 17. About 75 people attended from Recycling, ReStore, and Construction volunteer teams as well as staff and Board members. All shared an enjoyable afternoon of conversation and good food. A huge thank you to the merchants who supported this event. ReStore Manager Dennis Hollis presented each volunteer with a “I HELPED BUILD IT” pin as a token of appreciation for all that these dedicated volunteers do.

IGA’s “Operation Snowman”

Melts Hearts and Builds Community On December 22nd, Habitat’s Executive Director Ron Pepper was notified that IGA Wilson Creek had gifts and food hampers waiting for pick up for the newest Habitat family. The mountain of generosity that was witnessed at IGA’s Customer Service area that day brought tears to the eyes of the Morgan family and changed their lives at Christmas, and beyond. It all began in November when Jim Morgan, a single dad with three children who have partnered with Habitat, asked the Habitat board members would kindly consider donating their IGA stamps for the promotional cookware set. Jim had his eye on getting the shiny, new frying …

3rd Annual Habitat Harvest

“An Evening of Gourmet Fare, Fine Wines and ReStored Art” on Friday, November 30th at the Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club. Attendees will enjoy a seven-course dinner with perfectly-paired wines, and interpretation provided by wine steward extraordinaire, Jacquelin George. Local artists have been commissioned to create what “home” means to them, and ReStored “Home” creations will be auctioned by auctioneer extraordinaire, Ed Hill. There will also be fabulous door and raffle prizes. Tickets are $100. Contact: Doreen at 604 8851945 for tickets.

A New Day For Habitat’s Sunshine Coast Village

Seeing the morning sun come up over the treetops and light up the smiling faces of Shelley McDade, CEO, Sunshine Coast Credit Union, and Ron Pepper, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity at Sunshine Coast Village was a perfect illustration of brilliant cooperation. With the generous and exclusive sponsorship of Sunshine Coast Credit Union, Habitat is now getting ready for their grand opening of Sunshine Coast Village in Wilson Creek on September 30, and a new beginning for Habitat families. Habitat is planning a spectacular celebration to welcome the first two hard-working families to their new homes in at Sunshine Coast Village. It is also a celebration of the dedication and …

$3,000 from the Royal Bank’s RBC Foundation

Ron Pepper, Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Director, recently received a donation of $3,000 from the Royal Bank’s RBC Foundation as part of the 2012 RBC “Day of Service.” Royal Bank employees of both the Sechelt and Gibsons branches donated a day of service to Habitat’s Sunshine Coast Village, a project which is building affordable houses for 14 hard working families on the Sunshine Coast. Each RBC branch donated $1,000 and together they applied for a further $1,000 by writing a story about their experiences in their day of service at Habitat’s Wilson Creek site. Habitat Sunshine Coast is extremely grateful for the generosity and efforts of all the RBC employees …

Village Transformation by Royal Bank Volunteer Crew

Where a bank of uncontrolled blackberry bushes once stood, nothing remains, thanks to the unrelenting efforts of employees and managers from the Royal Bank in Sechelt and Gibsons who gave up their Sunday day of rest to transform the Sunshine Coast Village in Wilson Creek. Dead branches and sundry debris was also stacked neatly for future disposal. Special thanks goes to Royal Bank Sechelt branch manager who initiated this event, inspired and worked along with everyone who participated. Thank you Jennifer!

Construction Update for April 2012

The following is a summary of where construction stands today and our plans to move forward: – Julian Burtnick and his Maycon crew and Jim Wheeler Electric, following criteria set by Hydro, will be installing the underground services for Phases I, II, & III starting this week. This is a long-anticipated project and will be much appreciated by all of us, particularly Sean and Ken when they no longer have to unwind and rewind that huge extension cord every day! Phase I (Units 7 & 8 on the plans): – Drywall has been moved to both floors in this duplex thanks to Sean, Karl, the Ace-It students and to GBS …