Released on April 26, 2013
Five Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon partner families will become homeowners, thanks to a total of $250,000 in funding assistance from the province through Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. Five families officially received keys to their new homes at a dedication ceremony held in Saskatoon today. The homes are located at 123 Avenue T South and 309 Camponi Crescent (four units).
“Like Habitat for Humanity, our government’s goal is to ensure that everyone shares in the benefits of Saskatchewan’s growth,” Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation June Draude said. “Today’s dedication ceremony reminds us why partnerships with organizations like Habitat for Humanity are needed. Not only are we creating sustainable communities, but we are providing hard-working families with a new beginning, starting with a home to call their own.”
“We are very excited about the dedication of these homes today,” Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon CEO Barb Cox-Lloyd said. “We owe a debt of gratitude to the Government of Saskatchewan, our donors, particularly the Delta Bessborough and Home Depot, and our many, many volunteers. With their help, we are able to provide a safe and affordable place for families to live and to provide stability for their children. Our purpose at Habitat for Humanity is to strengthen communities by providing homes for low-income, working families. We encourage all members of the community to become involved in the building of these homes.”
Since March 2009, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested $6.5 million to assist Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan affiliates in providing a total of 130 homes for low- to moderate-income families across the province in the communities of Prince Albert, Lloydminster, Regina, Saskatoon, Yorkton, Moose Jaw, Nipawin and Humboldt. This includes an additional $2 million this year to help build 40 new Habitat for Humanity homes throughout Saskatchewan. It doubles the amount provided last year and leads the nation in percentage of increase.
On top of the $2 million in funding from the provincial budget, the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation provided an additional $600,000 to Habitat for Humanity through the Summit Action Fund. This funding will create sustainable revolving land trusts in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert to assist in the development and purchase of land for 39-49 units.
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization working toward a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. The organization mobilizes volunteers and partners to build homes that provide families of low-income with access to affordable homeownership. Each selected Habitat partner family contributes 500 hours of sweat equity to build their home and other Habitat for Humanity homes, and participates in valuable homeownership training and preparation sessions.
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For more information, contact:
Linda Saliken
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0246