We're getting in the holiday spirit this month at Habitat Heartland, and looking back on this year.
As we prepare to begin a new year, we must look back at 2020 - a year that reminded us how important home really is. Through all the ups and downs, Habitat Heartland's team of staff and volunteers extended our reach in the community where it was needed most, while keeping everyone's health and safety as first priority. Support from people like you empowered us to maintain our community outreach, and to keep our build projects moving forward.
For our St. Thomas build, we are looking for 2 local families to own these homes. If you or someone you know may qualify, make sure to take the eligibility quiz on our website. Our Munsee-Delaware Nation build of 4 homes for Indigenous families is nearing completion, ready for families to move in before the new year! If you'd like to contribute to our upcoming builds, we're booking Team Build Days for 2021 in London and surrounding area. If your group is interested make sure to send us an email for more information! We are also looking for volunteer support, so make sure to check out our opportunities below. We have different roles for all abilities, and are in need of volunteer support now more than ever.
And be sure to visit the ReStore this holiday season! We have great deals on items to help you prepare your home for winter, start a new DIY project, or find unique gifts and decorations for the holiday season!
Thank you for your continued support, and stay well!
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Learn how to become a Habitat homeowner on our website.
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Team Build Days 2021!
Habitat Heartland's Team Build Day program is the ultimate team building experience - engage your employees and friends by building homes and helping your local community.
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St. Thomas Build - Hiawatha Street |
The roof has been raised at 34 Hiawatha Street in St. Thomas!
We are proud to have this semi-detached home build underway to help bring affordable homeownership to two families in Elgin County.
Visit our website to learn how you can support this build, or email us to register your group for a Team Day!
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Munsee-Delaware Nation Build
We're almost finished these 4 homes!
Construction volunteers and contractors are currently completing siding and the interior finishings!
We are proud to have partnered with Munsee-Delaware Nation to build safe and secure homes for 4 Indigenous families on Traditional Munsee-Delaware Territory
To stay up to date with our Munsee Delaware Build and more, follow our Facebook page.
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Home for the Holidays Fund
Donate to our Home for the Holidays Fund by purchasing an ornament for $5, $10, or $20, and we will add the ornament to our Christmas tree!
Purchase an ornament in support of our Home for the Holidays Fund to help families build the opportunity for a better future.
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Meaning of Home National Writing Contest!
The Meaning of Home writing contest is back for 2021!
If you know a student in grades 4, 5 & 6 interested in entering the Meaning of Home writing contest, all they need to do is write a composition, essay, or poem telling us what home means to them. With their entry, $10 will be donated to Habitat Heartland!
Perfect for at home, virtual, and in-class learning!
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Habitat Heartland Remembers
In honour of Remembrance Day, our Habitat Heartland team wore our poppies with pride.
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Double your donation to Habitat Heartland with Finch Auto Group!
Finch Match My Donation will match personal donations up to $1,000 made to Habitat Heartland until the end of December 2020.
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Volunteer at the ReStore! |
Now more than ever, we need volunteer support! There are a variety of volunteer positions at all 7 ReStore locations! Help out at cash, as a greeter, repairing electrical products, working in our carpentry area, and more!
Our organization relies on hundreds of volunteers annually, but due to COVID, our volunteer numbers have reduced and our programs have been impacted. If you would like more information on volunteering during COVID, email our Volunteer Manager!
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Volunteer on the Build Site!
Volunteer on our build sites in Munsee-Delaware and St. Thomas, or our upcoming projects in London!
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Thank you to all of our dedicated Habitat volunteers!
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Shop the ReStores this holiday season online! |
You never know what treasures you'll find at the ReStore online! Shopping online is easy - make your order and pick up in-store the same day (order by 2pm for same day pick up)
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Shop the ReStores this holiday season in-store! |
Get your home winter-ready at the ReStore! Our seven ReStore locations are stocked with everything you need to prepare your home for the snow and cold ahead.
You can also donate home furnishings, building materials, and decor to your local Habitat Heartland ReStore! Check here to learn more about donating to the ReStore.
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Holly Grace's ReStore DIY project! |
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Check out this amazing ReStore refurbishment project by lifestyle blogger Holly Grace!
Holly found this solid wood mantle piece at our Pacific Court ReStore, and with a little TLC she refurbished it to fit into a more country-chic home decor! You can see the above "after" display in Holly's store Gracie's Place.
Follow our Instagram and Facebook pages to see more DIY's from ReStore customers and local influencers like Holly. And make sure to follow Holly on Instagram and Facebook too!
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Celebrities partner with Habitat for Humanity to reflect on what home should be |
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Across the world, home has taken on a new meaning. Home has become a classroom. A workspace. A studio. A greenhouse. A gym. A playground. A place of solace. And though the holidays might look a bit different this year, at least we have home.
But for too many, a safe, decent and affordable home is out of reach. The economic impact of COVID-19 has substantially increased the number of people and families struggling with the impossible choice of covering the cost of housing and other basic needs, like food, water, heat and health care.
That’s why prominent Habitat supporters are uniting to share what home means to them this holiday season. Watch their messages and share them with friends and family to raise awareness for our work to help families build and improve safe, decent and affordable places to call home.
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Pacific ReStore
5-40 Pacific Court. London
t: 519-659-1949 ext. 225
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Adelaide ReStore
317 Adelaide St. London
t: 519-659-1949 ext. 281
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Wonderland ReStore
611 Wonderland Rd. N. London
t: 519-659-1949 ext. 261
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Listowel ReStore
1-500 Rocher Rd. Listowel
t: 519-815-8158
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St. Thomas ReStore
5-280 Edward St. St. Thomas
t: 519-631-6868
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Stratford ReStore
598 Lorne Ave East. Stratford
t: 519-273-7155
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Woodstock ReStore
1058 Parkinson Rd. Woodstock
t: 519-421-0003
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