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Thank you for your interest in Habitat HRM.

Habitat for Humanity HRM is a community-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a community where everyone has a safe, decent place to live. The mission of the organization is to mobilize volunteers and community partners to build affordable housing and promote home ownership as a means to break the cycle of poverty.
 
 
 
 

Support Habitat for Humanity Canada Haiti Relief Appeal

 
Habitat for Humanity Canada will be providing significant support to the disaster response efforts of Habitat for Humanity International, which is currently assessing the response options in Haiti after a major earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince on Tuesday.  Read the full story on our News page.
 
 
On January 12, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced that Canada will match, dollar for dollar, individual donations to registered Canadian charitable organizations to support humanitarian and early recovery assistance to people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. 
 
This matching funding will apply to donations made by individual Canadians to HFH Canada (not to HFH affiliates) between Jan. 12 and Feb. 12.  This funding will be handled by the newly established CIDA-managed “Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.”  Increase the value of your donations by donating directly to the HFHC Earthquake Relief Fund, through a secure server.
 
 
 
Read about the HFHC Haiti Response.  For updates on the Habitat for Humanity Canada (HFHC) response, visit the HFHC web page at www.habitat.ca

 

Disney Give a Day, Get a Day

 
Habitat for Humanity HRM is registered with this special Disney program.  Participate in 2010 and get a free Disney day pass.  See our Volunteers page for details.

Build 2009- Congratulations Partner Families


On November 28, 2009, Habitat for Humanity HRM dedicated 4 homes in Spryfield.  Congratulations to the Kalamatianos, Farmer, Nelson and Simms famiies.  We wish you many years of happiness in your new homes.
 
Thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors and communtiy members who helped make Build 2009 such a such a success.  You have helped make a difference!  A very special word of thanks to our Project Manager, Andrew Holley, who piloted us to a safe landing. 
 
Hope to see you all at Build 2010.
 
Building Homes.  Building Hope.  Building Community.
 

Green Tips for Winter

Here are some ideas for a more environmentally away winter season:
  • If you use a de-icer on your sidewalk or driveway, look for products made from magnesium chloride instead of sodium chloride (salt) or calcium chloride.  Magnesium chloride melts ice at temperatures as low as minus 17 degrees (salt stops working at 15 degrees above zero) and does less damage to concrete, your car and surrounding plants.
  • Winterize your vehicle by checking your air filter and fluid levels, checking tires for tread wear and proper inflation, and checking the condition of your windshield wipers.
  • If you have a wood-burning fireplace, save your ashes in a tin instead of throwing them away. Cold wood ashes can be mixed in your compost heap to create a valuable soil amendment that provides nutrients to your garden.
  • If you must use power snow removal products, choose electric rather than gasoline-powered ones. While electric products consume energy, they do not emit greenhouse gases. 
  • Start by setting your thermostat to 68°.  Your heating system will operate less and use less energy. Turn your thermostat down 5° at night or when leaving your home for an hour or more.
  • In the winter  make the most of natural sunlight by opening window coverings on south-facing windows to warm your home.  Also, consider closing window coverings in rooms that receive no direct sunlight to insulate from cold window drafts. At night, close window coverings to retain heat.
  • If you use a diswasher, skip the heated dry cycle.
Get more green tips on living green this winter.  Visit http://www.thedailygreen.com.
 

 

 

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