Habitat for Humanity Manitoba Celebrates Largest Key Ceremony To Date

MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY

Top and Bottom: Two Habitat Partner Families receive keys to their new homes.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MANITOBA CELEBRATES LARGEST KEY CEREMONY TO DATE

On June 16, 2022 Habitat for Humanity Manitoba presented keys to ten Habitat Partner Families who now call Ken McCrea Cove home, in Amber Trails.

The key ceremony included sponsors, donors, and volunteers who all helped to make the dream of affordable homeownership a reality for these families. All the homes on Ken McCrae Cove consume 25 per cent less energy and have zero carbon emissions.

“This is why we do what we do. It is the epitome of the journey with Habitat, is to present the keys to the family, where they can go on, build strength, stability and independence through an affordable home ownership opportunity,” says Michelle Pereira, COO, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba.

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba is about to embark on their largest build in its history—55 homes on Pandora Avenue W., in Transcona. Learn more at habitat.mb.ca.

WRLA TEAM TO TAKE PART IN UPCOMING BUILD

At the end of September, WRLA staff will participate in a Habitat Manitoba Build Day. Staff members are rolling up their sleeves, putting on their hardhats and getting to work on building a home which, in turn, helps families to build strength, stability and self-reliance through home ownership. The support makes a real difference in the lives of Habitat Partner Families and the communities in which they live.

WRLA President, Liz Kovach, is also participating in two cycling fundraising opportunities this year that benefit Habitat Manitoba and Habitat Southern Alberta.

From August 19-21, Liz cycled 300 km during “Ride Through the Rockies” to raise money and support affordable home ownership in Southern Alberta. This event is now in its ninth year and has raised over $865,000 in support of affordable home ownership.

From September 9-11, Liz will be taking part in Ride Around the Lake which is an approximately 400 km cycling adventure around Kenora, ON and is one of Habitat Manitoba’s longest-running, signature fundraisers. The event has raised more than $3.5 million since inception 16 years ago.

Habitat for Humanity first came to Canada in 1985, when the country’s first Habitat home was built in Winkler, Manitoba. Just two years later, Winnipeg became the first local Habitat in Canada. Local Habitats are independent members of the organization and manage the homeownership application process, homebuilding operations and local Habitat ReStores. Today, Habitat for Humanity Canada is a leading national non-profit, with local Habitats working in every province and territory across the country. With the help of these local Habitats, volunteers, and Habitat homeowners, they provide a solid foundation for thousands of families to lead better, healthier lives in Canada and around the world.

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba are extremely grateful to the WRLA and its members. The generosity and support of organizations like WRLA allow Habitat for Humanity to continue to help families build strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable home ownership.

If you are interested in fundraising or volunteering with Habitat Manitoba, visit habitat.mb.ca or Habitat Southern Alberta, visit habitatsouthernab.ca/.