Habitat Update
Helping to Build Homes on the Coast by John Leech At this time of year most of us give a little more thought to our many blessings, the people we love and the benefits of living in one of the best countries in the world. While we know there are so many around the globe who do not come close to enjoying our many comforts, we also recognize there are those in our immediate community who are challenged with access to adequate food, clothing and housing. Reliable, safe and affordable housing is a prerequisite to a sense of security and wellbeing. Unfortunately, not everyone on the Sunshine Coast enjoys secure housing, and this is where Habitat for Humanity comes
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into the picture. We build homes on the Coast to give those families a hand up. While the housing issue seems daunting at times, there is something we can each do to help. A financial donation to Habitat will go a long way to assist us to build homes for families who otherwise struggle to pay the rent, put food on the table and clothes on their kids. This year, in lieu of other ‘stuff ’ we do not need, my wife Jennifer Christenson and I have decided to donate to Habitat. Will you join us? Will you help gift a family the opportunity to move into the new fourplex we are building at The Village at Wilson Creek? A donation of $100 will help
purchase some lighting. $250 will help purchase appliances and $2,000 could go toward windows. Maybe you can afford a much larger gift and if this is the case you are welcome to send in the donation or you could call me, John Leech / Vice-chair, to discuss your wishes or specific instructions. I can be reached at 604.230.5827. DONATE at: www.habitatsc.ca/donate. The Board of Directors, our many volunteers and staff wish you the very best as you celebrate this holiday. Let’s work together to help others enjoy a stable, affordable home in 2022.
