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Habitat for Humanity Information Sessions!

Looking for more information about becoming a Habitat home owner? Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast (HFHSC) has now completed 8 family homes in its Sunshine Coast village and we are building another two that will be completed in 2018 If you are looking for more information as to what Habitat for Humanity is, how to qualify as a family and what the family expectations are please join us during our 2 information sessions, one in Gibsons and one in Sechelt. Space is limited so reserve your spot early!! SECHELT Info session RSVP Located at the Sechelt Indian Band Hall, September 10th from 2pm-4pm GIBSONS Info session RSVP located at Eric Cardinall Hall, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Volunteering on the Coast

Hardly a week goes by when we are not supposed to be marking or observing or celebrating something. Most of us probably missed Talk Like Shakespeare Day on April 23, and you might not be particularly interested in Hairball Awareness Day on April 28. But there is one commemoration going on right now that you should pay attention to: National Volunteer Week, April 23-29. The Sunshine Coast is rife with volunteer opportunities — and some of them might surprise you. The Sunshine Coast Volunteer Centre this week has postings for shoreline cleanup workers, readers at Sechelt Community School, greeters for the Sechelt Farmers and Artisans Market and fish feeders at …

Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast (HFHSC) has received $100,000 from BC Housing.

The money, to be used in the building of affordable homes on the Sunshine Coast for families, comes from a new, “$50,000 per door” grant that BC Housing offers to approved affordable-housing projects. HFHSC recently completed two affordable housing units and is about to break ground on two more units. “We will use every penny of the $100,000 to continue to build homes at the Sunshine Coast Village for our waiting families” said Laurie Vance, Chair of Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast. “Two new families are preparing to move into their new homes at the Sunshine Coast Village in Wilson Creek in the next few months, “but applications are coming …

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 …

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!