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We build strength, stability and self-reliance.
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Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario Brant-Norfolk Chapter Celebrates Virtual Groundbreaking Ceremony for 56 Unit Build in Brantford
BRANTFORD, ON – DECEMBER 15th 2021 – Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario Brant-Norfolk Chapter is excited to celebrate the Virtual Groundbreaking Ceremony for a 56 unit build on 200 Brantwood Park Road in Brantford. Join in the celebration by watching the Virtual Groundbreaking Ceremony livestream on Habitat Heartland Ontario Brant-Norfolk’s Facebook page on December 16th, 2021 at 11:00AM. Media is invited to attend the event in-person at 200 Brantwood Park Road.
The Brantwood build will include 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units, with 32 of these units available for purchase through the Habitat homeownership program by families and individuals. A number of these units will be built to universal accessibility standards. This is the largest build to date by Habitat Heartland, with an emphasis on building to high environmental standards and maintaining ample greenspace in the area. These homes will bring much needed safe, decent, affordable housing to the Brantford community.
The multi-family build project will be completed in three phases, with phase one of construction scheduled to begin imminently. In the first phase, 10 future Habitat homeowner families have been approved and are currently working through Habitat Heartland’s homeownership program, including the completion of 500 volunteer hours. These soon-to-be homeowners include individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and marginalized groups. Habitat Heartland Ontario Brant-Norfolk Chapter welcomes future 200 Brantwood Park Road homeowners:
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Rachel and her sons
Lorent
Deb
Christine and her son
Tracy and her daughter
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Nathan & Jacquie and their daughters
Amanda & Aaron and their children
Debbie & Stephanie
Debbie and her children
Donna and her daughter
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The Habitat for Humanity model of affordable homeownership bridges a gap for people who face barriers to homeownership and may not otherwise qualify for a traditional mortgage. Applicants are subject to a detailed qualification process to ensure that those who are approved will be successful in the program. Community members that demonstrate the ability to pay an affordable mortgage, willingness to partner with Habitat, and a need for adequate housing are welcome to apply for Habitat homeownership.
“We believe that safe, decent, affordable homeownership is the foundation for families and individuals to build a better life for themselves and their community. All of us at Habitat Heartland Ontario and our Brant-Norfolk Chapter are proud to serve more families and increase our impact in the Brantford community through this 56-unit build. We have seen first-hand the transformational impact of a Habitat home on a family’s life, including improvements to their health, education and economic opportunities. Thank you to our supporters, including Diocese of Hamilton and SC Johnson, for partnering with us to build much needed affordable housing in Brantford.”-- Brian Elliot, CEO Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario.
Habitat Heartland Ontario would like to thank the sponsors of this build, including:
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About Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario Brant-Norfolk Chapter
Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario was established in 1993 as Habitat for Humanity London and expanded to Oxford, Middlesex and Elgin counties in 2012, then into Stratford-Perth in 2014 and finally into Brant-Norfolk in 2021. Habitat Brant-Norfolk was Founded in 1999 and has built 20 homes in Brantford, Brant County, and Norfolk County with the belief that housing is a human right. We are a non-profit, non-denominational housing organization. We welcome partners without discrimination to help us build safe, decent, affordable homes for lower-income families. Revenue from our nine ReStores supports the administrative costs of Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we have built a total of 113 homes in the region creating strength stability and independence for the people we serve. Learn more at habitatbn.org/.
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Contact:
Lynda Henriksen
GM Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario - Brant-Norfolk Chapter
(519) 759-8600 ext. 527
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