Habitat for Humanity Articles

Habitat Cyclists Welcomed Home on Saturday

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...

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TV Show ‘Planet Echo’ Filming in Winnipeg Today

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...

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Buy a Hammer, Help Habitat for Humanity

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...

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Habitat for Humanity Displays Signs of Change

Habitat for Humanity Displays Signs of Change

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...

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‘Plant It Forward’ Blooming Spring’s First Flowers

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...

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‘World Habitat Day’ Marked by Land Donation

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...

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25 Sheds Built for Deserving Habitat Families

25 Sheds Built for Deserving Habitat Families

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...

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Cyclists Ride to Benefit Habitat for Humanity

Cyclists Ride to Benefit Habitat for Humanity

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...

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43 Cyclists Raise $145,000 on 1,000 Mile Trek

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...

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Habitat for Humanity Home Moves to Permanent Location

Habitat for Humanity Home Moves to Permanent Location

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,...

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Friday is Moving Day for Habitat Home

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...

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