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Planned giving: hope for generations to come

Planned giving: hope for generations to come   Planned giving: hope for generations to come – David Connors, Board Director Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast would like you to take a moment to contemplate your own mortality. It’s a scary thought; one that we often try to push into the dusty corners of our minds. But for some people on the Sunshine Coast, it is a comforting thought as well. Why? Because they know the good they have tried to do all their lives will also continue long after they are gone, thanks to planned giving. They don’t do it for recognition or accolades. “I am not putting out a …

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6th Annual BMO Build Day 2017

Thank you to Carol and her team from BMO Sechelt and volunteers from across the Lower Mainland for coming to the Sunshine Coast village and helping us complete some ongoing projects! Huge progress was made through out the day by building fences, picnic tables, and framing the new homes!

BMO Returns to Help Build Homes!!

BMO Builders Return to the Sunshine Coast to Build Homes   Sunshine Coast, BC  – Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast (HFHSC) has now completed 8 family homes in its Sunshine Coast Village and we are building another two.  On July 20, 2017 volunteers from BMO from the Lower Mainland and all over the Sunshine Coast will be volunteering their time to build a fence for the village and to help with the framing of the two new units. “Annually BMO supports team members getting out of their offices/branches  and making a difference in  their communities” says Carol Carr-Andersson, team leader for BMO. “It is wonderful that we can chose where …

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10th & 11th Key Ceremonies 2017

Thank you to all our wonderful guests who came and celebrated our 10th & 11th families! Congratulations to our two newest families to join the Sunshine Coast Village.

Canada Day 2017

It was a great day to Celebrate Canada’s 150 Birthday!  Thanks for all the volunteers, staff, Board, and families who came to represent us to the community!

2017 Affordable Housing Survey Results

MEDIA RELEASE June 20, 2017 NINE OUT OF TEN CANADIANS BELIEVE WE NEED AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS TORONTO, ON – A majority of Canadians have made it clear: we are not paying enough attention to affordable housing needs and solutions, according to a new Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing Survey. “Ten years ago, affordable housing was a hidden issue – it affected so many people and yet no one was talking about it,” says Mark Rodgers, Habitat for Humanity Canada’s President and CEO. “It’s clear from the results of this survey that people understand how important having access to decent and affordable housing is – but they feel that not enough …

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Carter Work Project

The Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project Story A hike through Hidden Grove Park near Sechelt takes you through fine young groves of Western Cedar and Douglas Fir. In some places, the ground beneath is dense with ferns; in others, moss carpets everything and mushrooms pop up like they are a part of a magic act. But it’s the rare, ancient, towering, fire-scarred trees that stop you in your tracks and make you want to pay homage to their strength and resilience. There are humans who have this same effect, and Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast (HFHSC) is celebrating two of them at its Carter Work Project kick-off July 9 …

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First Annual Father’s Day Golf Tournament

Thank you so much to everyone who came out and supported Habitat at our annual Father’s Day Golf Tournament!  Huge thank you to Chelsea Rosium & Laurie Vance for taking these wonderful photos! See more of Chelsea’s Photos of the event.

Home and Garden Expo 2017

We really enjoyed the Home and Garden Expo this year! Our booth was a great place for people to relax and Marissa Fyles was busy recruiting several new members!