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Bruce Power supports Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce
Campaign – Building for Impact

 

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Bruce Power attended a cheque presentation to commemorate Bruce Power’s $150,000 contribution to Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce’s Building for Impact campaign. The funds will support the construction of eight new townhomes in Owen Sound, scheduled to break ground in late 2025. 

Greg Fryer and Anna Nicholson with big cheque and Habitat vehicle.
 

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Saugeen Shores and Wilson Developments to Provide Affordable and Attainable Housing in Port Elgin

 

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce is pleased to announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Town of Saugeen Shores and Wilson Developments to provide attainable and affordable homes in Port Elgin. The MOU provides a framework for a Public-Private partnership to collaboratively investigate and work towards an agreement to build 28 townhouse units on town-owned land south of Concession Road 10.

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Long-time Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce Volunteer, Gary Varsava, Received the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal

 

Gary Varsava, a long-time volunteer of Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce, was awarded the prestigious King Charles III’s Coronation Medal in recognition of his outstanding volunteer efforts. The medal is presented to only 30,000 people across Canada and recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to their community. 
Gary Received the King Charles III's Coronation Medal
 

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce honoured to be part of new partnership with the Town of Saugeen Shores and Wilson Developments.

Executive Director Greg Fryer had this to say about the initiative:
“Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce is thrilled to be partnering with the Town of Saugeen Shores and Wilson Developments to implement an unique affordable housing model in Port Elgin. Our hope is that this will serve as a template that will be replicated not only throughout Grey and Bruce but in other municipalities across Ontario.”
Location of Future Site in Saugeen Shores
 

Bruce Power announces more than $1.35 million in support of local affordable housing initiatives

Bruce Power is providing more than $1.35 million to support affordable and attainable housing initiatives in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties. Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce will receive $150,000 for up to eight residential units it is building on Owen Sound’s east side in 2025. The homes will be sold to qualifying families.
Aerial View of Houses
 

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce Recognizes National Housing Day

November 22, 2024 is National Housing Day. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) which delivers the Government of Canada’s housing programs, describes the day as “a day dedicated to raising awareness about housing and homelessness”.
64% of Ontario residents worry about sacrificing other basic needs including food, clothing, living essentials and education to afford rent and mortgage payments.
 

Habitat for Humanity Canada’s 2024 Affordable Housing Survey Highlights the Ripples Effect of the Housing Crisis

Habitat for Humanity Canada’s third annual Affordable Housing Survey reveals a stark reality in Canada’s deepening housing crisis: that Canadians believe it is impacting their health and quality of life, as well as the social cohesion of communities.
82% worry that the housing crisis is impacting the health and well-being of Canadians. Habitat for Humanity Canada's 2024 Affordable Housing Survey.
October 29, 2024
 
Ground Breaking Ceremony at Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce held a Ground Breaking Ceremony on October 29 to commemorate the beginning of construction on a 5-bedroom home on Farm Road. Habitat Grey Bruce and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation were both present to celebrate shovels in the ground with the latest Habitat family. 
Habitat Grey Bruce and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation welcome the newest Habitat family with shovels in the ground.
October 24, 2024
 
Ground Breaking Ceremony at Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
On October 24, Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce held a Ground Breaking Ceremony to mark the start of construction on a new single dwelling home by Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce on Farm Road in Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. Housing Manager Sarah Chegahno, Habitat Executive Director Greg Fryer and Construction Manager Matt Bryan officially launched the Build with shovels in the ground with the newest Habitat family. 
Habitat Family with Habitat Staff and Neyaashiinigmiing Staff
 

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
 
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Ground Breaking Ceremony at Saugeen First Nation!  
 

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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