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This holiday season, I'm reminded of how so many families' holiday traditions begin and end in the home. Our new Habitat homeowners are in their homes for their first Christmas, and we are so excited for the new memories they will make there. Every family deserves a safe and affordable place where they can gather with their family and friends during the holidays.
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Bobbi and her two daughters will carry on old Christmas traditions in their new home. "We have a dinner Christmas Eve and attend candlelight service at our church," says Bobbi. "My family will stay overnight so we all wake up in the morning together and share a nice breakfast after we open presents."
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Amanda and her two children, who shared a rental with roommates before
moving into their H
abitat home, are looking forward to celebrating the holidays in a home that is all their own. "I feel so blessed by this whole experience," says Amanda.
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For Stefan and Amy's family, the holidays are all about giving thanks. "The volunteers amazed me by how much they put in," explains Stefan. "Time, sweat, and hard work for families they just met."
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Our staff and volunteers will take some much-deserved time off over the holidays to spend with their own friends and family. Our ReStores will close early this Saturday, December 23rd at 3:00 p.m. We will resume regular hours on January 1st at 9:00 a.m.
Thank you for all of your support over the past year. With the construction of eight homes in 2018, this will be an amazing year at Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North. We are excited at the prospect of building in two communities at the same time for the first time in our history.
On behalf of myself, the Board of Directors, our countless amazing volunteers and dedicated staff, best wishes and blessings during this holiday season.
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Pat McKenna
Executive Director,
Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North
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Holiday Hours
Sat., December 23rd: 9:00am-3:00pm
Sun., Dec. 24th--Mon, Jan. 1st:
CLOSED
Tues., Jan. 2nd: 9:00am-5:00pm (back to reg. hours)
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Campbell River Build
Thank you to all of the volunteers, donors, and sponsors who made this possible! List of our top-contributing supporters on the right
(click to enlarge).
We expect construction to commence on four more homes across the back of the property in early spring.
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On Monday, December 18th, The City of Courtenay officially gave us the green light to proceed with development of the .83-acre lot at 1755 Lake Trail Road. If you drive by, you will notice that the lot has been cleared and two sea-cans,
donated by Traine Construction and Big Steel Box, have been moved to the site. A volunteer services room is being constructed between the two metal storage bins.
The next few weeks will see future site development, including the installation of utilities, as we prepare for pouring foundations in March. Our plan is to construct five duplexes for 10 local families.
If you are interested in volunteering on one of our upcoming builds,
register on our website to receive updates. You can also contact Terri Perrin, Volunteer Services Manager, at
[email protected] or
(250) 334-3777 ext 224.
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The Youth Media Project empowers youth through hands-on video skills training. This year, participant Darryl Oke created a short film about how a cup of coffee can help build
a Habitat for Humanity home. Thanks, Darryl!
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Give before December 31st
and
Mindset Wealth will match your one-time or monthly donation. Full details at
HabitatDonate.com.
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Campbell River Chamber of Commerce Business Awards of Distinction
We were honoured to be chosen as the recipient in our nominated category, Diversity Leadership, sponsored by the Immigrant Welcome Centre.
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Comox Valley Christmas Parade
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Comox Valley Chamber Awards
We are thrilled to be nominated for the Comox Valley Chamber Awards! As a finalist in the Not-for-Profit category, we are in great company with YANA and the Comox Valley Transition Society.
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Gingerbread Village
Our gratitude to volunteers who made this beach-themed gingerbread village for the
Crown Isle Gingerbread Walk in Habitat's honour!
From left to right:
Audrey McEwan, Dianne Aikman, Julie Watkins, Debbie Allen, Leslie Hauser, Susan Mathie and Maureen Wagner.
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Staff Updates
- Ash Walker, previous Comox Valley ReStore Manager, is moving on to pursue opportunities in Parksville. We wish him the best and thank him for all he has done over the years!
- We are excited to welcome to the team Debbie Lynn Bowman, our new Comox Valley ReStore General Manager.
- Terri Perrin will take on the new title of Community Engagement Manager for both Campbell River and Courtenay building projects, focusing on volunteer recruitment and build volunteer management for the whole North Island.
- Congratulations to Resource Development Manager Tom Beshr, who recently completed his Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation!
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Fundraising Update
50/50 Raffles
This year, our ReStore monthly 50/50 draws raised a total of
$9,500
. 50/50 draws held at the Cumberland Hotel raised
$8,000
. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets! Be on the lookout for our
new online 50/50
in 2018.
Congratulations to the four lucky winners!
First prize: Return trip for two people anywhere WestJet flies -
Caroline Tymchuck
Second prize: Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa package and Comox Valley Kayaks & Canoes Rentals for two - Elizabeth McCulloch
Third prize: Island Gourmet Trails Culinary Tour and Comox Valley Kayak Rentals for two - Ed Shymko
Fourth prize: Legendary Tours wine tour for two - Carrie Jamison
This raffle raised
$30,000
towards our homeownership program!
First prize:
A fully-furnished country chic She Shed -
Marion Webster
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