Adopt-A-Day Testimonials

For CB Richard Ellis, working with Habitat for Humanity has been a very positive experience on many levels. Giving back to our community in this way is especially rewarding to us as a group and on an individual basis. Raising money and going on-site to help build a home was an excellent team-building exercise. It was an opportunity to share a few laughs, learn some new skills, and work with the people who make Habitat the success that it is. We are really looking forward to going on-site again this year, knowing that our small part will enrich the lives of a family in need.

Bob Mussett

Senior Managing Director

CB Richard Ellis

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On behalf of everybody here at Global Maritimes, I just wanted to extend a hearty thank you for a great day!  Although Global Maritimes has supported and sponsored Habitat HRM for some time, this summer was our first ever Build Day. Over 30 Global Maritimes employees took a day away from the office to swing a hammer, handle a saw, carry lumber—whatever needed to be done!

Response has been overwhelmingly positive. On a personal note, while I had a few aching muscles the next morning, I thoroughly enjoyed the day out of the office, helping such a great cause.

I’m looking forward to next year!

Barry Saunders
General Manager
Maritime Operations

Adopt-A-Home Testimonials

Testimonial from Home Sponsor Manulife Financial

October 15, 2006

Alexis Ashworth
Executive Director

Dear Alexis,

Thanks so much to you and your staff for another very successful volunteer build. 2006 was the second year Manulife Financial sponsored a Habitat for Humanity home for a local family in Halifax-Dartmouth and, once again, we were very pleased with the partnership.

This year, about 100 of our Halifax employees volunteered and had an opportunity to provide feedback to us in a post-build survey. You'll be happy to know the survey results were overwhelmingly positive. Here are some survey highlights:

- 100% of our volunteers rated the Habitat for Humanity experience highly and 100% said they'd participate in another build
- Almost 90% agreed the Habitat for Humanity build increased their sense of pride in working for Manulife
- Almost 90% rated highly the volunteer experience as an employee team-building activity
- Some comments received from participants:

"It's an awesome experience to help out in the community. It gives you a good feeling and a lot of pride."

"This was my second year with the build. Everyone on the site was excellent to work with. This is an amazing opportunity to give back to our community and help those in need."

"I'd like to thank Manulife for being involved in a project such as Habitat for Humanity. I truly enjoyed the experience and hope Manulife participates in future builds. Manulife allowing their employees to volunteer for a day during work hours shows a great commitment to the community. Thanks!"

We look forward to working with you and your team again on a future build.

Sincerely,

Judy Blastutti
Manager, Community Affairs
Manulife Financial