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A Hand Up...

Not A Handout

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May 07, 2008

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District Fundraiser
Hosted By Eva Lanctot Realty Ltd
Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District is pleased to announce that Eva Lanctot Realty is planning a huge fundraising event at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hanmer to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District future Build Funds.

This event promises a great time for the children as well as the adults at the evening dance featuring the talented home boy Larry Barrio.

Games, penny table, prizes, silent auction, lunch, dance, music, and much more

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District provides affordable and appropriate homes
to qualified families in the Greater Sudbury area.

Visit our ReStore at our new location 250 Frood Road
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Habitat for Humanity Receives Generous Donation For Project

Jack Lanctot, Chair of the Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District and Lise Rheault, Executive Officer, on the far right, gratefully accept a $5000 donation from Lori Moggy, centre, Account Manager with Genworth Financial Canada for Northern Ontario. Lori, who is also the fund-raising chair for Habitat for Humanity, was pleased that her company recognized the importance of supporting such a worthwhile organization.

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District builds homes with volunteer labour and as much donated or cost-reduced material as possible. Fund raising takes place to help offset expenses of materials, services and land when they are not available through donations. Financial support is received from individuals, corporations, service groups and the faith community. That is where companies like Genworth Financial Canada are so valuable to the cause.

Mortgage payments from current homeowners are retained by the affiliate, which holds the mortgages to fund future projects.

According to Jack Lanctot, “We consider this a hand up, not a hand out.” In other words, habitat houses are sold to families, not given to them free of charge. In addition, families help to build their own home. By building homes at low cost, requiring very little or no down payment, and not charging interest on the mortgage, Habitat for Humanity is able to provide an opportunity or a "hand up" to buy a home for families that would not otherwise qualify for a conventional mortgage.

The Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District also operates a ReStore at 250 Frood Road in Sudbury. There are over 50 such stores across Canada.

“These stores are the primary resource for fundraising for our home builds,” stated Lori. “Whether you are repairing your home or rental property, building a cottage or hunt camp, you are encouraged to visit the restore for the widest selection of used building material at the best price in Sudbury. Shopping at the ReStore not only saves you money, but also helps Habitat for Humanity build homes for the less fortunate in our community.”

There are many benefits to shopping at the ReStore. For example, when you shop at the ReStore you save money that can certainly be put to good use today. You are also helping the environment by using some recycled materials that otherwise might end up in a landfill site. Finally, you are helping your community since the proceeds from the ReStore help Habitat for Humanity build homes for low income families.

The cheque presentation was made at the site of the “Richer Build” on Velma Street which is the 4th new build for Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District. For more information about the organization call 688-8808.

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April 21st, 2008

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District Partners
With Genworth Financial Canada

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District is pleased to announce that Genworth Financial Canada has agreed to become our first Bronze Sponsor. A generous donation of five thousand dollars was received for the Richer Build. Cheque presentation will be on Thursday April 24th , 12 pm at the Richer Build 4016 Velma Street.
Adopt A Day Challenge has begun and Sponsorships are unfolding, please join me in congratulating Genworth Financial Canada our first Bronze Sponsor to complete our 4th Build on Velma St for the Richer Family

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District provides affordable and appropriate homes
to qualified families in the Greater Sudbury area.

Visit our ReStore at our new location 250 Frood Road

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April 13th, 2008

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District receives a Hand Up from Nickle Belt MPP France Gelinas and Claude Gravelle the Federal Candidate for NDP.

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District is pleased to announce that France Gelinas and Robert volunteered last Sat April 12th at the Richer Build on Velma Street. Offering a Hand Up to the Richer Family working side by side with family members dry walling.

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Thank you France and Claude for your support.

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District provides affordable and appropriate homes
to qualified families in the Greater Sudbury area.

Visit our ReStore at our new location 250 Frood Road

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January 9th, 2008

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District Partners
With Local Talent for Benefit Concert!

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District is pleased to announce their Benefit Concert, which is taking place on Saturday, January 26th at The Townhouse Tavern! The Benefit Concert is featuring The Rubes, The Jean Wells Band, The Saltcoats and Brian & Paul Dunn! Also in attendance will be local artists who will be auctioning selected art pieces created at the event. Participants may also walk away with one of the many giveaway prizes.

All funds raised will be for the ‘Richer’ Build, which is in its beginning stages in Val Caron on Velma Street. This is HFHS’s 4th Home.

Habitat for Humanity Sudbury District provides affordable and appropriate homes
to qualified families in the Greater Sudbury area.

Visit our ReStore at our new location 250 Frood Road
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Partners: Genworth Financial Canada | The Greater City of Sudbury | CTV