November is a month of remembrance. At Habitat Heartland we would like to express our appreciation for everyone whose efforts and sacrifices have paved the way for the work that we carry on today, creating a world we can be proud to leave to the next generation. This year we have celebrated build projects in London and Ingersoll that were made possible by partnership with countless corporations and community groups and provided homes for eligible local families. The ongoing success of our ReStores show us the support of customers, donors and volunteers in our region. Thank you for continuing to help us work toward our goal of a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

LDCA Women in Construction

 

Habitat’s Women Build is part of a global movement that empowers women to take action against the affordable housing crisis. It involves women building, investing and advocating for a world where everyone has a decent place to live. London & District Construction Association – Women in Construction , generously supported this project with a Habitat Build Week to kick off the Women Build. Their mission is to promote women who work within the construction industry through education, mentoring, networking, and support. Striving for equality on the job site, partnering to support the Habitat Women Build was an ideal fit for this organization. Thanks to the support of generous sponsors, 28 female students from the Donald J. Smith School of Building Technology at Fanshawe College were able to join members of LDCA Women in Construction on the build site as part of their mentorship program. This group started with a fundraising goal of $10,000 and has since surpassed that goal raising over $14,000! Thank you LDCA WIC for supporting Habitat for Humanity and the Women Build. You can see photos of the LDCA WIC Build Week here .

 

The House that FM96 Built

 

Last week the team from FM96, including Taz and Jim from The Taz Show , rolled up their sleeves and got to work on The House that FM96 Built! With support from listeners and partners, the FM96 community is coming together to build a home for Jodey and her son Adalton. To check out photos from the FM96 Build Day click here!

Pacific Court ReStore Tour

Jim Kelly from FM96 stopped in to Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario to take a tour of the Pacific Court ReStore. View the video to see all the great things you can find at our ReStores. Read more on #TheHouseThatFM96Built

We are always looking for community-minded people to join our team! You can support us by helping on the build site, providing food for a Habitat build day, working in the office, joining our deconstruction team or helping in the ReStore. It’s time to “build” your volunteer skills! Read more

The ReStore works with the Ontario Electronic Stewardship to collect e-waste and help reduce goods going to the landfill and ensure that electronics are responsibly recycled. Read more

This year marks our second year of involvement with the London Santa Claus Parade. Volunteers, Staff and Homeowners will be walking the route whatever the weather may be. Come and cheer us on. Saturday November 10th @6:00pm London Santa Parade 2018

This year join the global movement of Giving Tuesday by helping us raise funds to purchase the equipment required to heat our new Habitat homes this winter.

Learn more about #GivingTuesday