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Annual Report 2014
GIVE A “HAND-UP”
TO LOW-INCOME
SOUTHERN ALBERTA
FAMILIES
By partnering with us, you make an impact
today that lasts for generations.
Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta is so thankful to be part of a well-known charitable organization that
is active around the world. When our name is mentioned, people instantly recognize Habitat for its
grassroots culture and positive track record of building affordable housing and promoting homeownership
for low-income families.
This brand recognition is wonderful and we understand the need for affordable housing around the globe,
but the need is also great right here in Alberta. Our province has the highest rate of children living in poverty
in Canada, and more than 35,000 families in Southern Alberta are in need of affordable housing.
As a result of this need and a well-proven model, we are driven to make an impact in your community
through the dedication of our staff and volunteers and the generosity of our sponsors and donors. Since
1990, we have partnered with more than 200 families in Calgary and the outlying communities, and in our
Chapters in Medicine Hat, Brooks, Mountain View County and the Foothills District.
Sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to our successes in 2014. Our mission remains clear – to
mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership
as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty.
Brenda Fischer
Brenda Rose
Board Chair
Chief Financial Officer
BUILDS
SOUTHERN ALBERTANS, LOOK
AT THE IMPACT BEING MADE
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Homeownership instills families with confidence and pride and provides
the safety and security for their children to flourish.
COMMUNITIES SERVED:
• Airdrie
• Didsbury
• Brooks
• High River
• Calgary
• Medicine Hat
• Carstairs
• Okotoks
• Cochrane
• Olds
• Cremona
• Sundre
IN 2014
25
12 families achieved
homeownership,
affecting the lives of
children.
35
35,000
•
Evanston, NW Calgary
•
Montgomery, NW Calgary
•
Radisson, NE Calgary
•
Redstone, NE Calgary
THE IMPACT OF
HABITAT HOMES
95%
86%
47%
report a happier state of mind*
report a sense of increased
stability*
OUR BUILDS
3-4 bedrooms
1.5 bathrooms
1,000 square feet
have become more involved
in extracurricular activities*
families don’t have access
to affordable housing
Since 1990, we have partnered with more than 200 families in Southern
Alberta, affecting the lives more than 500 children.
Dover, NE Calgary
30
DID YOU KNOW?
77,000
•
ReNewal flood assistance served nearly
families in High River,
Bragg Creek, Calgary and Exshaw.
*according to the 2012 Homeowner Impact Assessment by
the University of Calgary Experiential Learning Program
children in Alberta
are living in poverty
homes were under
construction
José, Cry
stal, Had
assah and
Hannah
“
Some people dream of winning
the lottery, but for the longest
time I just prayed we would
have our own home.
- Crystal
VOLUNTEERS
WANT TO LEARN HOW TO BUILD
HOPE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
Time and time again, we hear from volunteers what a memorable experience
they have had with us, whether it’s on the construction site, in the ReStore, with
ReNewal or at an event. Volunteers are at the core of Habitat’s model and we
cannot say thank you enough.
2,850 VOLUNTEERS
gave 46,300 HOURS
Homeowners contributed
10,960 hours of
“sweat equity”
Construction
26,000
ReNewal
4,100
Join us for an unforgettable experience on site. We supply all
the tools and safety gear, and an experienced crew leader
will show you what to do.
ReStore
12,200
Events
4,000
VOLUNTEERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Volunteer Board members contribute numerous hours to
provide sound governance and strategic counsel.
Brenda Fischer – Board Chair
Jason Irwin
Anubhav Chaitanya – Vice Chair
Jennifer Lewis
David Barber – Treasurer
Angela Champ
Clint Berg – Past Chair
Todd Cook
Healthcare Consultant
First Capital Asset Management ULC
GFS Calgary
SAIT Polytechnic
Miles Davison LLP
Lafarge Western Canada
Intact Insurance
Northern Property REIT
Brian Borich
Stuart Hay
Vincent Fera
Independent Businessman
Les Sawatsky
Pamela Hollinger
Peter Braithwaite
Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
Shell Canada
Odgers Berndtson
Golder Associates
Mountain View County Chapter
Representative
SPECIAL THANKS
300+ Volunteer Hours
5 Years
10 Years
Adrian Chudleigh
Andrew Burrowes
Barry Hoffman
Brenda Fischer
Carolyn French
Colin Hamlyn
Dana Farnell
Dave Driscoll
Dayle Turnbull
Devon Koroluk
Fred Cheng
George Rae
Ian Emmerson
James Enarson
Julie Tomas
Micheline Deschenes
Mike Chan
Ralph Parks
Vincent Fera
Bruce McKay
Christopher Butler
Dennis McKernan
Fred Cheng
Glenn Winter
Jim Stone
Justin Kudel
Mohamedali Karmali
Pamela Hollinger
Robert Sawatzky
Clint Berg
Colleen Grover
David Harrison
John Chrumka
Mike Chan
Susan Kennedy
15 Years
Byron Frederick
Jim Porter
Volunteer Awards
First Calgary “Community Vision Award” – Julie Tomas
Habitat for Humanity Canada National Volunteer
Award – Brenda Fischer
Safety Award - Dana Farnell
RESTORE
SHOP OR DONATE TO
A RESTORE NOW!
Our two ReStores located in Calgary and Medicine Hat sell quality new and used
furniture, appliances and building materials at greatly reduced prices. All of these
items are donated by individuals and businesses in the community.
ReStore proceeds covered 100% of our organization’s administration costs.
ReStores raised $1,500,000
for Habitat for Humanity
Southern Alberta
Calgary ReStore sales
over 2013
grew
25%
ReStores diverted 2,200
tonnes of waste from
Southern Alberta landfills
Medicine Hat ReStore sales
grew 108% over 2013
2
Calgary ReStore was named
the “Top Performing
ReStore in Canada” for the
third consecutive year
Calgary ReStore had the
second highest sales of all
ReStores in North America
You can donate or purchase furniture, appliances, building materials and more.
Calgary ReStore
Medicine Hat ReStore
3465 Sunridge Way NE
Calgary AB, T1Y 7H5
509 17 St. SW
Medicine Hat AB, T1A 7W5
SUPPORTERS
2014 FINANCIALS
50% Donations and sponsorships
1% Other
3% ReStore additional surplus*
Funding
Revenue
10%
36%
Gift-in-kind
Grants
*ReStore efforts cover 100% of Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta’s administration costs. Any additional surplus
provides funding to build more homes.
90%
Program delivery
Expenditures
10%
Fundraising
To request a copy of our financial statements, contact [email protected]
THANK YOU FOR HELPING
LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA
Your contributions provide a “hand-up” not a “hand-out.”
135482 Canada Inc.
Brydon Stairs
Dave Kelly
24/7 Electric Inc.
Builders Capital Management Corp.
David Barber
Airdrie Carpet Craft
Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
David Cook
Albert Gagnon
Business Interiors by Staples
Deborah Yedlin and Martin Molyneaux
Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction
C Mac Mechanical Ltd.
Delta Bow Valley Hotel
Association
Cabinet Solutions
Delta Hotels and Resorts
Albi Homes
Calgary Carpet Depot
Devon Canada Corporation
All Weather Windows Ltd.
Calgary Co-op Community Foundation
Dimex Hardware Products
Allan and Jenny Hiebert
Calgary Food Bank
Direct Energy
Allan Forrest Sales Ltd.
Calgary IBM Club
Direct2Home Canada Cartage
AltaGas Ltd.
Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
DirectBuy
Anytime Fitness
Calgary Regional Immigrant Employment Council
Doreen Normandeau
Appraisal Institute of Canada – Alberta
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
Dow Chemical Canada ULC
Arpi's Industries Ltd.
Canadian Online Giving Foundation
Duct Blasters
Ashley Furniture Distribution Center
Canadian Red Cross
Dulux
Astra Energy Canada Inc.
Cardinal Energy Ltd.
Eagle Lake Professional Landscape Supply
ATB Financial
Carmacks Enterprises Ltd.
Edward Fijal
ATCO Gas
Carstairs & District Community Chest
ElleGolf
ATCO Group
Cascade Aqua-Tech Ltd.
Ellen Fang
ATCO Ltd.
Catherine Hallamore
EMCO Corporation
Ausenco Ltd.
CEL Electric
EMERCOR Ltd.
Avison Young Canada Inc.
Cenovus Employee Foundation
Encana Cares Foundation
B.A. Robinson Co.
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Encana Corporation
Barbara Maddocks
CGC Inc.
End Of The Roll
Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd.
Chris Martin
End Of The Roll – Calgary South
Bayer CropScience Inc.
Cindy Ferguson
Enerplus Corporation
BDO Financial Services Ltd.
Cindy Hall
Estate of Cecilie Floa Kwiat
Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP
Citi Foundation
Estate of Constance L. James
Betty Lesourd
Claus and Tracy Sitzler
Estate of William and June Campbell
Beverley Picard
Cloverdale Paint Inc.
Fasken Martineau
BGC Engineering Inc.
Coast Wholesale Appliances Ltd.
First Calgary Financial
Blackstone Drilling Fluids Ltd.
Connor, Clark & Lunn Foundation
First Capital Asset Management ULC
Bonavista Energy Corporation
Conscious Vibe Consulting Inc.
Flames Foundation for Life
Boston Pizza – Olds
Corey Olynik
FLOFORM Countertops
Bradford White Corp.
Corporate Express Canada Inc.
Fluor Corporation
Bravura Engineering Ltd.
Credit Suisse Securities (Canada) Inc.
Franke Kindred Canada Limited
Brenda Fischer
Crescent Point Energy Corp.
Frontier Plumbing & Heating Supply Ltd.
Brix and Stonz Masonry Inc.
Crew Energy Inc.
G. Joanne Dennis
Broadview Homes
Crucial Connections
Gary Nissen
Brookfield Residential
Custom Electric Ltd.
Genworth Canada
Bryan Roney
Danatec Educational Services Ltd.
Gescan, Division of Sonepar Canada Inc.
SUPPORTERS
Gescan, Division of Sonepar Canada Inc.
Gesco Limited Partnership
Glen Fischer
Global Raymac Surveys Inc.
Good Earth Cafes Ltd.
Government of Alberta
Habitat for Humanity Canada
HD Supply Facilities Maintenance
Heather Elliot
Hemisphere Engineering Inc.
Henry Davis
Highland Crane Service
Hockey Helps the Homeless
Home-Alyze
House of Mirrors and Glass Ltd.
Hudson’s Bay Company
Hunter Douglas Canada LP
Husky Energy Inc.
IBM Corporation
IDEAL Insulation
IFMA Calgary Chapter
Imperial Oil Foundation
IPEX Inc.
Ivanhoé Cambridge - CrossIron Mills
Jack and Virginia Beaton
Jatec Electric Ltd.
Jay Poscente
Jazz Aviation LP
John Zryd and Janet Elizabeth Klie
Justin Erdahl
Kern Industries Calgary Ltd.
Kinsmen Club of Calgary
Klohn Crippen Berger
KPMG LLP
Lafarge Canada Inc.
Lakeview United Church
Lawrence Mazur
Legacy Kitchens
Len and Carol Penner
Len Beblow
Linda Easthope
Linda Wilcox
Lowe's – Sunridge
Lux Windows and Glass Ltd.
Lyons Bros. Trucking Inc.
Malarkey Roofing
Margaret and Robert Montgomery Fund
Mark Tyndale
Marketplace Events
Martin Pangracs
Matthew Schamber
McDougall United Church
McKenzie Towne School
Metro Exteriors Inc.
Mike Flanagan
Moduline Homes
Morin Family Fund
Mortgage Loans Association of Alberta
Mr. P. Potty (1997) Ltd.
MT Services Ltd.
N. Donald and Holly Long
Nazim Virani
Newell Rubbermaid
Nexen Energy ULC
Nissan Canada Inc.
NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
NuVista Homes
Okotoks Lions Club
Olds & District Ministerial Association
Olds Lifeline Committee
Omicron Canada Inc.
Osram Sylvania Ltd.
Owens Corning
PacCana Enterprises Ltd.
Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd.
PCL Construction Management Inc.
Pengrowth Energy Corporation
Poelzer Family Foundation
Primaris Management Inc.
Pure Technologies Ltd.
Qualico Developments West Ltd.
QV Investors Inc.
RBC Foundation
REDI Enterprises Society
Regal Building Materials Ltd.
Richard Thiessen
Richelieu Hardware
Rick Godderis
Riyaz Virani
Robert and Denise Hamilton
Robert and Denise Morrison
Roberta Garritty
Rona Distribution Centre
Rona Home and Garden Macleod
Rotary Club of Calgary – Community Service Fund
Royal Bank of Canada
Royal Building Solutions
Royalcan Developments Ltd.
Rush Roofing
Rx&D
Sant Nirankari Mission
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
Scotty’s Trenching Ltd.
SeisWare International Inc.
Service Experts LLC
Shaw Communications Inc.
Shell Canada Limited
Siemens Canada Ltd.
Signature Lighting and Fans
Spectra Energy Corp.
Spruce Meadows
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
Stacy Walton
Stantec
Star Building Materials
Starbucks Foundation
Statoil Canada Ltd.
Steel Craft Door Products Ltd.
Sterling Homes Group
Sticks and Stones Design Group Inc.
Stirling Karlsen
Sun Life Financial Inc.
Suncor Energy Foundation
Suncor Energy Inc.
Superior Millwork Ltd.
Supreme Windows Calgary
Syngenta Canada Inc.
TD Bank Group
The Brick Warehouse LP
The Calgary Foundation
The Dow Chemical Company
The Flanagan Foundation
The Flooring Outlet
The Home Depot Canada Inc.
The Home Depot Airdrie
The Home Depot Beacon Hill
The Home Depot Chinook
The Home Depot Country Hills
The Home Depot Lethbridge
The Home Depot Mckenzie
The Home Depot Medicine Hat
The Home Depot North Hill
The Home Depot Okotoks
The Home Depot Shawnessy
The Home Depot Tuscany
The Source
Theresa Trotter
Town of High River
Trail Appliances – Calgary
TransCanada Corporation
Travelers Canada
Treval Foundation Spray
Triffany Canada Inc.
Trilogy Energy Corp.
Twin Electric + Artistic Interiors
Uponor Corporation
Veritas Development Solutions Inc.
Vicki Zaharko
WealthTerra Capital Management Inc.
Whirlpool Corporation
Whitfield Lighting
William and Constance Topley Fund
Windsor Plywood
Wolseley Canada Western Region
Wolseley Kitchen & Bath Classics
Wood Group Mustang
WorleyParsons Ltd.
Yvonne Fitzsimons
OUR PARTNERS IN SAFETY
The safety program has been instrumental in providing the
training and equipment we need to implement a sustainable
safety program for our staff and volunteers.
50
staff and
volunteers
participated in
1,000+
hours of safety training
provided to staff
and volunteers
6
safety courses
1,000+
10 pieces of material
handling equipment
purchased for ReStores
30 pieces of fall
protection equipment
purchased for
construction sites
safety assessments complete, resulting
in proactive in incident prevention
Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta
210, 805 Manning Road NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7M8
www.habitatsouthernab.ca
[email protected]
Charitable Registration Number: 13582 0496 RR0001
/HFHSouthernAB
@HFHSouthernAB