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Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce Hosts a “Welcome Home” Celebration for a Family in Wiarton                                                                                       On August 29, 2024, Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce held a “Welcome Home” celebration for Don and Angie and their 2 children who are purchasing a home in Wiarton. 

 

Aspire Youth Skills Training Program

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce hosted youth from across Grey and Bruce in Aspire, our unique skills training program. This program was made possible with the support of Habitat for Humanity Canada’s Every Youth Initiative Grant Funds and the generous financial support of Scotiabank. 
Greg, Executive Director, stands with Habitat family from Wiarton
Aspire Youth Skills Training Poster with Photo of 5 Participants in front of forest
 
Habitat Grey Bruce Welcomes 2 Families in Hanover
On June 28, 2024, Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce held a “Welcome Home” celebration with 2 families who are purchasing homes in Hanover. These houses were constructed in 2014 as part of an eight-unit condominium.
Executive Director, Greg, gives key to Habitat Family
Habitat Family from Hanover stands in front of their door
 
Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce National Award Winner at Annual Habitat Canada Conference
Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce is the 2023 recipient of the Expanded Impact Award that was presented to Executive Director, Greg Fryer and Program Coordinator, Christine MacGregor at the Habitat for Humanity Canada Annual Conference. 
 
$62,800 Capital grant helps with the successful launch of a Critical Repair Program through Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce with Saugeen Ojibway Nation
MPP Rick Byers formally congratulated Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce on the work that’s happened as a result of receiving a $62,800 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation in 2023. The grant facilitated the purchase of a dedicated vehicle for delivering critical repairs to member families of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
(left to right) Colin Hokea, (Electrical Apprentice), Mike Frail, (Master Electrician), MPP Rick Byers, Bruce Grey Owen Sound and Greg Fryer, Executive Director Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce)
 
 Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce celebrates Gary Varsava for volunteering over 1000 Build Days
Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce celebrated our long-time volunteer Gary Varsava who has volunteered for over 1000 Build Days with our organization. Gary has worked on 63 Builds during his time volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce and has given his time to help with renovating 4 Habitat ReStores and our head office in Springmount. Gary has made such a positive impact to Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce and for our community.
Construction Build Team with Gary Varsava
 

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce kicks off national student writing contest! 

Help Habitats across Canada reach national goal of 15,000 student submissions! Students in grades 4, 5 and 6 are invited to share what home means to them in an annual national writing contest that is now open and accepting entries. With submissions being accepted by mail or online at meaningofhome.ca until February 23, 2024, every student who enters the contest will help Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce build safe and affordable homes.
The Meaning of Home contest is back!
 

100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce Donate $24,000 to the Tiny Homes Project in Saugeen First Nation

A $24,000 donation from 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce will support the Tiny Home Project, which will serve as an emergency shelter for individuals and young families in Saugeen First Nation.
100 Women Who Are Grey Bruce Donate to Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce
 

Saugeen First Nation Home Dedication

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce celebrated 5 new Habitat homeowners in Saugeen First Nation on Eagle Street and French Bay Road! The dedication ceremony was held on December 16, 2023 at the James Mason Memorial Cultural & Recreational Centre with tours of the new Habitat homes following the celebration.
Attendees at the Saugeen First Nation Home Dedication
 

Homeowners and Renters Reaching a Breaking Point: New Survey Reveals How Canadians Feel About the Housing Crisis

For the second year in a row, lack of housing affordability ranks as a top concern for Canadians alongside inflation and access to healthcare, according to survey findings announced by Habitat for Humanity Canada. Canadian homeowners and renters are reaching their breaking point when it comes to juggling the increased cost of living including housing. 
 
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Ground Breaking Ceremony at Saugeen First Nation!  
Habitat for Humanity Canada's 2023 Affordability Survey Results Infographic
 

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Partners with Habitat for Humanity® Grey Bruce to Build Homes in Saugeen First Nation

WOODBRIDGE, ON – Together with Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce, Westlake Royal Building Products announced an instrumental nationwide partnership to provide Westlake Royal siding products and materials for seven new homes in Saugeen First Nation in Southampton, Ontario, Canada. These are the first seven homes that are part of a greater partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada in which Westlake Royal has committed to donate materials for ten homes per year.
 
Habitat for Humanity® Grey Bruce and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board form a Collaborative Partnership to launch a Tiny Home Pilot for Saugeen First Nation! 
 
OWEN SOUND, ON – Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board are excited to announce the formation of a new collaborative partnership to engage students and faculty at
St. Mary’s High School in building a Tiny Home for Saugeen First Nation.  
 
Tiny Homes with an enormous impact!  

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2023 Habitat Home Dedication in partnership with Saugeen First Nation

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