“
Family - like branches on a tree, we all
grow in different directions yet
our roots remain the same.
— Unknown
February 2015
Volume 2 Issue 2
Building… to end poverty!
The Sweeney
Family
We are looking forward to building
the home for the Sweeney family in
Thamesford or Ingersoll later this
year!
Here is their story…
Craig and Krista Sweeney are parents to three children; their daughter
Justice, who is 12, daughter Kaidince,
who is 10 and son Gryphon, who is
3. Craig works hard six days a week,
while Krista stays home and cares
for their children; two of whom have
Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. The
disease is particularly affecting Justice
who has breathing difficulties as well
as intellectual and physical challenges.
The home that the Sweeneys currently live in is an older structure with a
washroom only on the second floor,
making it more and more difficult to
manage getting the children up and
down the stairs as they get older.
We are all touched by the commitment the Sweeneys have made to
their family and to Habitat. They are
active volunteers, even volunteering prior to being approved for their
TEAM DAY HIGHLIGHT
This month we would like to highlight the “Work In Progress” team. This team of ladies has truly gone above and
beyond with their support of the Women Build! Largely
due to their extremely successful Country Dance fundraiser, these ladies have raised over $5,500! Even though their
Team Day has passed, they continue to collect donations.
It is dedicated and passionate volunteers like the “Work In
Progress” team that drive our organization, and their efforts are genuinely appreciated! Great job ladies!
The “Work In Progress” team having a great day on site with
Construction Manager, George!
Mission
A world where
everyone has a safe
and decent place to
live.
Vision
To mobilize
volunteers and
community partners
in providing
opportunities for
homeownership as
a means of breaking
the cycle of poverty.
Calling
Habitat home. The Sweeneys cite
pride as the greatest feeling they will
have when they move into their new
home. They know they will feel proud
to have a safe, healthy, new home
where they can raise their family.
BUILDS U P D A T E
One of the
women from the
“Building Powerful
Women” Teams
Our build for the Young Family on Edmonton
St is progressing extremely well and is right
on track thanks to our amazing Women Build
teams! The home is now currently being painted,
and it is coming together beautifully.
We are aiming for a mid-April
Dedication Ceremony, so please
stay tuned for a date for this event.
ALL VOLUNTEERS
We are continually seeking volunteers to support us in
all areas of what we do! Currently we are most in need of…
• Habitat Ambassadors – People that would like to do outreach and speak on
behalf of Habitat
• Steering Committee Members in Listowel and Thamesford/Ingersoll –
Volunteers to support these local builds in the areas of Construction,
Outreach, Volunteers, Fundraising and Administration
• Construction Volunteers in Stratford – To help with ReNewIts and the
ReStore addition
Those interested in volunteering in any capacity can RSVP to Jamie Lee,
Volunteer Coordinator at 519-455-6623 extension 207 or
[email protected]
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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH GARRY STEWART
Garry Stewart is a dedicated, long-term volunteer of the Pacific Court ReStore. Garry comes into the Restore each
week and takes on challenging organizational jobs on the store floor such as cleaning and reorganizing our tile
area. Consistently working with little direction, Garry is described by ReStore staff as a hardworking volunteer
with a great attitude. Thank you very much for your contributions to the ReStore and Habitat as a whole, Garry!
NOTE: 3M is now Habitat’s Volunteer of the Month Sponsor! For the next twelve months, each recipient will
be receiving a Pop-Up Tape Dispenser and a Diamond Pop-Up Post-It Note Dispenser. Thank you 3M!
Volunteer Story
SPECIAL EVENTS
Chris Hicks is a Habitat Crew
Leader as well as a recent ReStore
volunteer. Chris volunteers on
site to help us build our homes, in
addition to providing leadership
to our Team Days to ensure that
they have a great day on site!
Listowel Build Information Session
We are in the planning stages for our upcoming build
in the Listowel community and are inviting the public
to attend an information session. We will discuss
Habitat, our current build plans, and ways that people
can become involved as volunteers. It will be held on
March 4 at 6:30pm in the Trinity United Church (230
Barber Ave N, Listowel, ON). To RSVP please contact
Allison Kampman at 519-455-6623 ext. 229 or
[email protected]
Heroes for Humanity Info Session
We will be hosting an Information Session about
our upcoming Heroes for Humanity build in
London on March 5 at the Habitat office
(2-40 Pacific Court) at 6:30pm. This build will
highlight the remarkable ability and commitment to
the community that military and uniformed services
have. We encourage anyone who is interested in
putting a team in for this build or anyone who would
just like some information, to attend this meeting.
To RSVP, please contact Allison Kampman.
Curling Bonspiel
On March 27 Genworth is
hosting a curling bonspiel
to raise money for Habitat!
There will be a morning and
an afternoon draw (with the
option to participate in both), and there will be a hot
lunch and prizes! The cost is $50 per person for teams
of four. To register please contact Sandra Thompson at
[email protected]
Delta London Armouries
Thank you to Delta London Armouries
a Habitat National Partner who,
for every meeting booked in their beautiful facility
between December 1 and March 31, will donate a
portion back to Habitat Heartland! Thank you so much
to the Delta!
Jeans ‘n Classics
We are looking forward to two great
remaining concerts this season;
“Dancing Queen - The Music of
ABBA” on April 25 and “The Music
of Pink Floyd – The Wall and Dark
Side of the Moon” on June 20! For
tickets contact Allison Kampman at
519-455-6623 ext. 229. With all net
proceeds going directly towards our
build program, you can have a great
night out while helping us to build a
house from music!
“I have only recently started
volunteering with Habitat for
Humanity Heartland Ontario. In that small time the impact
it has had on me has been large. From the start the staff were
friendly and professional. I really did not expect to be able get
started on the first try.”
“The build site staff are seasoned professional Carpenters who
give me challenges, answer all of my questions and manage
every phase of the construction—people I want to learn from.
Instructions are given clearly and everyone on site is busy with
their contribution to the goal of the day! There are people of
all different walks of life and skill sets whom I gain a great
amount of knowledge from. Each day I look back at the accomplishments and friends made, and that is very satisfying.”
“Habitat for Humanity provides an inspiring atmosphere in
many ways for people. My passion for building homes brought
me here, but working with others is why I will come back!”
On February 28 a group of
employees from EMCO volunteered at the Adelaide ReStore.
The group was a tremendous help with organizational tasks
around the store. EMCO employees will be volunteering at the
ReStores, Jeans ‘n Classics concerts and on our build sites regularly this year, and we are very
appreciative of their support!
Woodstock ReStore The Woodstock
ReStore had a booth set up at the
Woodstock Volunteer Fair on February 22. It was a very well-attended
event, and we would like to thank
Linda Carrington, Betty Barber and
ReStore Manager Barb Ransome for
making this event a success!
Announcement Gerry Pieroni, V.P.
ReStore Operations, announces a
change in the management structure
of the Stratford and Woodstock ReStores. Woodstock ReStore
Manager, Barb Ransome, will also be responsible for the daily
operations and management of the Stratford ReStore. HFH
Heartland Ontario wishes outgoing manager Richard Kneider
all the best in his future endeavours.
ReStore Events Visit us at the Woodstock Home Show and the
Stratford Spring Home Show, where we will have booths from
March 27–29. See you there!
CONTACT US – Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario
Administration Office, Unit 2, 40 Pacific Court, London, ON • t: 519-455-6623 • e: [email protected]
Pacific Court ReStore
Unit 5, 40 Pacific Court, London, ON
t: 519-659-1949, ext. 225
e: [email protected]
Adelaide Street South ReStore
317 Adelaide Street South, London, ON
t: 519-659-1949, ext. 281
e: [email protected]
Woodstock ReStore
1058 Parkinson Road, Woodstock, ON
t: 519-519-421-0003
e: [email protected]
Stratford ReStore
245 Griffith Road, Stratford, ON
t: 519-519-273-7155
e: [email protected]
www.habitat4home.ca