the blueprint Spring 2012 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SOCIETY OF GREATER VANCOUVER 69 West 69th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5X 2W6 Phone: 604.681.5618 Fax: 604.326.0122 info@habitatgv.ca www.habitatgv.ca
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Thank goodness for spring and our wonderful volunteers! Usually we look upon spring with gratitude and appreciation — poets and songwriters wax lyrical about new beginnings, artists paint cherry blossoms and gardeners gently nurture their seedlings in preparation for planting. Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver is eagerly anticipating and preparing for this spring… talk about renewal and new beginnings!
Welcome to Tim Wake, CEO First we extend a very warm welcome to our new CEO, Tim Wake, who comes to us with a wealth of affordable housing knowledge and experience. Read Tim’s message on Page 2.
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DONATE: Please visit our website or reply using the enclosed form.
VOLUNTEER: Individuals: email Greg at greg@habitatgv.ca Corporate Groups: email Gayle at gayle@habitatgv.ca
Innovation Habitat Style Next, we’re excited to report our latest project, 60 West Cordova, will be completed soon and ready for occupancy by our new Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver owners. It’s an “out of the box” approach to affordable housing that helps address the high cost of land in our urban areas.
FUNDRAISE: It’s as easy as sending an email to your friends, family, colleagues and clients. To get started, visit www.habitatgv.ca.
SHOP: Vancouver ReStore 69 West 69th Avenue (south of SW Marine between Manitoba and Ontario Streets)
Four new Habitat homes in downtown Vancouver.
Ta Da!! And, (drum roll!!) our premier project in Burnaby is ready to kick off the sixth and last phase of the 27-unit townhome development. Construction is now starting and the selected partner families are eager to get busy on their sweat equity hours. For more information on how your group or company can participate in a Sponsor-A-Build Day, helping to build homes through volunteering and financial support, please see the insert for details.
Phone: 604.326.3055
YEP is coming!!
Burnaby ReStore
Our Youth Engagement Program is coming soon. It is designed to reach and engage youth and young adults—from elementary to post secondary institutions.
2475 Douglas Road (past Willingdon south of Lougheed) Phone: 604.293.1898
For more information, contact Sarin Rozental, Development & Youth Programs Coordinator, at 604.681.5618, ext. 24.
MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO, Tim Wake
A WARM WELCOME to our new Habitat partner families!
Let me introduce myself. I’m Tim Wake, newly arrived at Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver, and I have the privilege to work with this wonderful organization of volunteers, supporters, donors and staff.
You have probably seen them at our ReStores, the build site or any one of our many events! They are thrilled, enthusiastic and working incredibly hard to complete the 500 sweat equity hours required (one of the necessary qualifications) to purchase a Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver home.
Vancouver is still the best place to live in North America according to a global survey released by Mercer Consulting Outsourcing Investments in November 2011. It was also the most expensive city in Canada until it was surpassed by Toronto last year. When it comes to the cost of housing, Vancouver is still tops and the third highest in North America according to a Coldwell Banker study in 2011.
The Burnaby Phase Six Government Street families have been on a build site hiatus for a few months, while we wait for building permits, but that hasn’t stopped them from jumping in and helping us out anywhere and in any way. Thank you to Juliette & Mohsen, Nuro & Hassan, Lisa & Frank, Janine & Terry, Stephanie, Sapna & James and their families for all their hard work and dedication. They are well aware it’s the opportunity of a lifetime and well worth the effort!
The high cost of housing is felt at all levels, but is most acute for families and individuals with low and moderate incomes. These families are the focus of our work at Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver. We are working with municipal governments and the private sector development community to develop programs and solutions. We’re putting ten families in new homes this year — six in our townhome project at 8745 Government Street in Burnaby and four at 60 West Cordova in downtown Vancouver.
Our latest “outside-the-box” initiative at 60 West Cordova has been in the works for almost two years and now, finally, has a face or should we say faces: Clayton, Jessica, John & Jolene will be embarking on exciting new beginnings as they take possession of their brand new condos this summer!
BC Home & Garden Show
Thank you to our generous supporters and volunteers who have enabled us to provide homes in the past. Your support has been outstanding. We need to do more and want to do more, but in order to do that we need to grow our contributions each year.
Thanks to Marketplace Events, we had a huge booth at the BC Home & Garden Show and we’ll have another one at the Vancouver Home & Design show in October!
By investing in affordable homeownership, we are investing in the strength and diversity of our community. We are creating housing that working families can afford, and that provides the foundation for them to lead happy, healthy and productive lives, right here in Vancouver.
Akina Lam was the lucky winner of the draw prize from entries at the BC Home & Garden Show. Thank you to John Bennett of Mackenzie Financial for donating two hockey tickets, the Delta Vancouver Suites for a night in a deluxe suite and the Donnelly Group for gift certificates good at any of their eight restaurants!
We need your help. Together, we can change lives, build hope, foster family stability and maintain Vancouver’s diversity and desirability. Thanks for supporting Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver!
THANK YOU to our hard working Katimavik volunteers! We are truly grateful to have four Katimavik students working with Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver from January to June. Katimavik is Canada’s premier national youth learning through volunteer service organization. Since its foundation in 1977, more than 30,000 young Canadians have participated in Katimavik programs. The organization’s objectives are to positively impact youth by contributing to their development through volunteering in the community and by exposing them to regional, cultural and linguistic diversity. Katimavik provides young Canadians with the opportunity to volunteer in community development initiatives across the country and develop valuable, transferable employment skills. It is open and accessible to all young Canadians between the ages of 17 and 21. Katimavik volunteers get handson experience in independent living by learning to successfully maintain and run a household with ten other motivated youth from across the country. Working within a traditional school calendar year, Katimavik volunteers complete their 6-month program in one semester and can be back at school the following term without missing a beat. Please see www.katimavik.org for more information.
LEGACIES: The true meaning of life…
Akina Lam (left) receiving gift basket from Joanne Perschbacher of Delta Vancouver Suites.
Great Deals! Great Cause! Exciting news for ReStore fans…. NOW OPEN SUNDAYS!!:
10am to 5pm 9am to 5pm
…is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. ~ Nelson Henderson
Monday to Saturday:
You can give a gift that will impact people’s lives in perpetuity. When you make a bequest in your will, your contribution will help Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver work toward the vision of: “a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live”. There are many ways to create your gift: from a beneficiary designation on an insurance policy, to leaving investments, or property, or a monetary donation. If you would like to consider this option, please contact your financial or legal advisor or Gayle Webster, Director of Resources & Communications at 604.681.5618 ext. 29, or gayle@habitatgv.ca.
PLUS!! FURNITURE* has been added to our wonderful selection of home décor & building materials, appliances, kitchens, lighting, flooring, bathroom fixtures & more …
The proceeds from ReStores go towards Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver helping to provide homes for sale to families in need of safe, decent and affordable shelter. Go to: www.habitatgv.ca/restores for locations and information on how to donate. *This is brand new “scratch & dent” furniture. We don’t carry used upholstered furniture or mattresses.
BUILD, BUY OR GOLF — Something for everyone! WOMEN’S Build Day When:
Saturday June 9, 2012, from 8:00am – 4:00pm
Where: 8745 Government Street, Burnaby Cost:
$50 per person
Why:
You want to have fun and help build homes for families in need of safe, decent and affordable shelter!
Contact: Greg Webster: greg@habitatgv.ca to register — act quickly — it books up early!
Yellow is the new black for these women on the Women’s Build day at the Burnaby build site!
THE INTERIOR DESIGNERS INSTITUTE of BRITISH COLUMBIA (IDI) Garage Sale WHEN:
Sunday June 24, 2012, from 10:00am – 4:00pm
WHERE:
Vancouver ReStore, 69 West 69th Avenue, Vancouver
WHO:
Open to the public
WHAT:
The Interior Designers Institute of BC has once again pulled some strings with their suppliers to produce this annual sale. Designer, brand name home furnishings will be offered for sale at a fraction of the retail cost with all proceeds going towards Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver.
IDI
www.IDIBC.com
3RD ANNUAL IFMA Charity Golf Tournament When:
Thursday July 19, 2012, at 10:30am
where:
Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club, 3251 Plateau Boulevard, Coquitlam BC
COST:
IFMA Members $200.00, Guests $210.00, Groups of four $200.00 each
WHAT:
Dust off those golf shoes and join the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, benefitting Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver. This Texas Scramble fundraiser includes power carts with GPS, fabulous activity passport, Westwood Plateau’s famous West Coast buffet dinner, prizes, a tee gift and much, much more. The full day event features a shotgun start at 12:00pm and cocktails and dinner at 5:30pm, and all proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver.
Individuals and foursomes can register online at www.IFMABC.org or contact Jason Davies at 604.764.0855 or jdavies@xmg-group.com for more information.
THIS IS YOUR INVITATION to the Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver Annual General Meeting
Become a member of Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver
WHEN:
Wednesday June 20, 2012 at 6:30pm
Your $20 annual membership provides you with:
WHERE:
New Life Community Church, 8765 Government Street, Burnaby
• Tax receipt for your membership fee
Everyone! In order to be eligible to vote, you must be a member (see below). Membership is valid for one year and must be renewed annually
• Invitation to special ReStore events
WHO:
WHAT:
Annual reports and election of directors
RSVP:
By email to info@habitatgv.ca or by phone to 604.681.5618 ext. 21 no later than Friday, June 15, 2012
• Invitation and voting privileges at our annual AGM • Invitation to events, such as our home dedication ceremonies *In order to be considered a member in good standing at the time of the AGM, your application for membership must be received in our office prior to Monday May 14, 2012. Existing members should verify their membership expiration date and, if necessary, renew prior to this deadline.
Everyone can make a difference… how you do it is up to you. Perhaps, you love to organize and mingle with people — a fundraising event can be fun. When an outside person or group raises money for us, we call that a Third-Party Fundraiser — plan one today! Maybe you would like to learn new skills to prepare for the job market, or use your experience and time now that you’ve retired — then volunteering at our ReStores could do the trick. If you have a hankering to hammer and see the shell of a house become a home before your very eyes, sign up to volunteer at our build site in Burnaby. Working together in a team environment, many companies, organizations, schools and faith-based groups love the camaraderie and challenge of a day-long build experience. Our popular Sponsor-A-Build Day is a great way to contribute volunteer time and dollars to help fund construction costs.
Volunteers enjoying their work at the Vancouver ReStore
There are so many wonderful opportunities to help others in need. If you want to explore your options to volunteer, contact Greg at: greg@habitatgv.ca and/or if you want to help raise money, or find out more about Sponsor-A-Build Day opportunities, contact Gayle at: gayle@habitatgv.ca. I am interested in:
Organizing a Third-Party Fundraiser Volunteering at the Build Site Volunteering at a ReStore Volunteering at the HFHGV Office Sponsor-A-Build Days Other ________________________
Please fill in the form on the reverse of this page, if you would like more information and/or you’re inspired to make a donation today!
You can make a difference: donate today! Habitat for Humanity is an inclusive, non-profit, non-government organization working to build safe and decent housing in Canada and around the world. Habitat builds simple, affordable homes and sells them at no profit and no interest to families in need of adequate shelter. Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver, through its retail outlets, ReStores, sells new and used building materials at 50 to 80% off retail. Proceeds from the Burnaby and Vancouver ReStores pay for 100% of Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver’s operating costs, therefore, all donations and sponsorships go toward building homes! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY: NAME:
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PAY BY CHEQUE: Please make cheque out to: Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver and mail along with this form to: Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver 69 W. 69th Avenue Vancouver, BC, V5X 2W6 For more information, or to pay by phone, please call Gayle at 604.681.5618, ext. 29 or email: gayle@habitatgv.ca
Office & Vancouver ReStore location: 69 W 69th Avenue, Vancouver BC Registered charitable number 88198 3183 RR0001 • Tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 and higher FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Blueprint Spring 2012 New
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