Rebuilding After Hurricane Fiona

MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY

WRLA SUPPORTS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

On September 29, the WRLA team took part in a Habitat for Humanity Manitoba build in our home city of Winnipeg. The five-person team from our office teamed up with three representatives from Metrie and set to work on two houses being built side by side. One half of our crew spent the day framing interior walls, while the other team worked outdoors in the September sunshine installing insulation and house wrap. It was a great day, and we were all grateful to be able to give our time to such an amazing cause. Getting involved with the construction of these houses also gave us a deeper understanding of the building and construction work that is so vital to our members’ businesses!

Founded in 1987, Habitat Manitoba is a nonprofit housing organization that believes everyone deserves a safe and decent place to live. They mobilize communities to help low-income working families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, they have helped 458 families, including 1,400 children in the Province, including Kenora, Ontario.

Previously this summer, President Liz Kovach went the extra mile(s) as she rode her bike to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity chapters. The first was “Ride through the Rockies”, which took her over 300 km through the Rocky Mountains in support of Habitat Southern Alberta. Then, on September 11 and 12, Liz was a part of Habitat for Humanity Manitoba’s “Ride around the Lake,” covering 180 km over two days!

As advocates for the Lumber and Building Material Industry, it gives us great pleasure to support an organization that is fostering and building equity through affordable housing, by fully integrating diversity and inclusion for all.

MEMBERS GET TOGETHER TO SUPPORT HEAVEN CAN WAIT

WRLA would like to give a shout out to Leigh Palko of the Cedar Shop and Dave Leonzio of the Sexton Group Ltd. for their support of Heaven Can Wait’s recent golf tournament, a foundation that provides shelter, care and nourishment to abandoned, abused, and homeless domestic animals within High River, Alberta.

Leigh has been involved with this cause for a number of years dedicating time and resources to animals in need, and was closely involved with helping Heaven Can Wait bring this successful tournament together!

JELD-WEN OF CANADA DONATES $25,000 TO SUPPORT PEOPLE AFFECTED BY HURRICANE FIONA

In support of those affected by Hurricane Fiona in Eastern Canada, and to help them get back into safe and comfortable homes and businesses, JELD-WEN of Canada is donating $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross.

“We understand that many of our customers, employees, and business partners are facing significant challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. At JELD-WEN, our values guide us in everything we do. We appreciate the support of our customers from coast to coast, and we hope that our donation will make a difference to our neighbours along the Atlantic, helping them to rebuild and recover from this heartbreaking event,” says Rob Conway, JELD-WEN of Canada President.

To join us in donating to the Canadian Red Cross in support of Atlantic Canadians, please scan the QR code or visit the Hurricane Fiona in Canada donation site.

TAIGA BUILDING PRODUCTS DONATES $30,000 TO THE CANADIAN RED CROSS FOR HURRICANE FIONA RECOVERY EFFORTS

Taiga is dedicated to supporting communities in times of need, and they are all devastated to see and hear about the damages that were caused by Hurricane Fiona earlier this month. Taiga hopes their donation can help ease the suffering of those affected, and help to rebuild the Atlantic Region to its original beauty.

Taiga Building Products donated $30,000 to the Canadian Red Cross, in support of the hurricane Fiona recovery efforts in the Atlantic Region.

Pictured above left to right: Louise Castonguay [Red Cross - Vice President, Atlantic Canada, Mark Dill [Taiga – General Manager Atlantic] & Jean Phillippe Tizi [Red Cross - Chief Emergency Officer, Canada & International]