Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area celebrates the groundbreaking on its third home in the town of East Gwillimbury
EAST GWILLIMBURY, ON, May 25, 2015 /CNW/ - Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA) will celebrate the beginning of their Walker Road build project with a Ribbon-cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. With generous support from the Title Home Sponsor, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), this single-family, fully-accessible home will be the third in this region and eventually home to the Cernanec Family.
"This Ribbon-cutting Ceremony marks the beginning of the homeownership journey and is definitely an unforgettable occasion," says Richard Solomon, Regional Vice President, Habitat GTA York Region. "We are delighted to share this landmark moment with the Cernanec family, community members, sponsors, donors and volunteers."
The Town's Mayor, Virginia Hackson, says, "East Gwillimbury is a great place to live and raise a family, a place with a strong sense of belonging. We value engagement and partnership, and this project is a wonderful opportunity for our citizens not only to help build a home but to help build their community."
If you would like to volunteer to help build this home, become a sponsor of this home, or make a donation to Habitat for Humanity GTA, please visit www.habitatgta.ca. You can also contact the York Region office at 905-868-8722.
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Walker Road Ribbon-cutting Ceremony |
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May 26, 2015 at 11:00 |
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Richard Solomon, RVP, Habitat GTA York Region |
About Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA)
Habitat GTA is a non-profit housing organization that mobilizes volunteers and community partners in providing affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. On April 1, 2014, the Habitat for Humanity affiliates of Brampton Caledon, Toronto, and York Region legally amalgamated into one new affiliate serving all three regions, forming Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area.
About Habitat GTA in York Region
Led by a group of very dedicated volunteers, Habitat for Humanity York Region (Habitat York) was started in 2001 as a local grassroots organization. The legacy affiliate built an average of 1-2 homes per year. In 2007, the organization built two single-family homes in the Town of East Gwillimbury. Habitat for Humanity GTA is very pleased to announce that the organization is building four new homes in 2015 within York Region.
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