A welcome home ceremony for the 2011 Cycle of Hope cyclists is set for Saturday at a Habitat for Humanity-sponsored home. The 46 cyclists pedalled for 14 days and put on 1,600 kilometres from St. Louis, Missouri. They will end their journey on the last day of the...
An episode of the "Planet Echo" TV series will be filmed in Winnipeg today, as the show's hosts help to construct a home alongside high school volunteers. "Planet Echo is a mash-up of colourful stories about people, places and things from the natural world infused...
By David Klassen Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg is calling on artists to showcase their work in the upcoming ReStore’s ReCreate Art Exhibition and Sale. The theme this year is "Extreme Green," and will challenge local artists to recreate any kind of work of art...
By Brian Schultz Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg will be on the receiving end of a two-day initiative put on by The Home Depot Canada Foundation's 'Buy a Hammer, Build a Community' campaign. From June 3 to July 4, customers at all Manitoba and northern Ontario stores...
Sold signs are now part of Habitat for Humanity's new brand enhancement in front of building sites throughout Winnipeg. The first of these signs are located at the Sir Sam Steele School site located on Nairn Avenue, as shown here. The local brand of the...
By David Klassen Spring officially arrives today, so it would only be fitting to unveil crafted flower masterpieces to acknowledge it. Plant It Forward is a fundraiser supporting Habitat for Humanity, where 1,000 handmade flowers were created and a goal of $30,000 was...
By Tyler Sutherland Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg is raising awareness today for the need for safe, decent, affordable housing in our own community. The United Nations declared the first Monday of every October to be “World Habitat Day” -- a day to call worldwide...
Over 300 workers from Manitoba's largest drug manufacturer came together last Friday to build 25 garden sheds for 2008/2009 Habitat for Humanity homeowners. The "Supreme Makeover Shed Edition" occupied the Rainbow Stage parking lot at Kildonan Park, as volunteers...
By Sarah Klein The Muddy Waters 100 cycling event takes place tomorrow (August 9) and for the first time, Habitat for Humanity is a partner. The one-day event has the city shut down numerous streets to make way for cyclists of all ages and skill levels on major urban...
By Tyler Sutherland The 2009 Cycle of Hope cyclists will make their way back into Winnipeg on Saturday afternoon from a 1,000 mile trek. The cyclists journeyed along the Lewis & Clark Trail from Williston, ND, south to Pierre, SD after leaving two weeks ago. The...
The home that was built by the generosity of local volunteers on a flatbed trailer in downtown Winnipeg, has moved to its permanent location on Charles Street. The residence will be bustling with activity, as Tara and Ernie, along with their six children aged 4 to 19,...
A home that has quickly been built in Winnipeg's downtown core since May 11, will be moved to its permanent location later this week. Habitat for Humanity has been constructing the home on a flatbed trailer in the yard of St. Mary's Cathedral across from the Delta...
