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Released on June 17, 2013
Two Habitat for Humanity partner families will soon achieve their dream of homeownership, thanks to $100,000 in funding assistance from the province through Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. This will be the third Habitat for Humanity home constructed in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Depot Division in Regina, and a first for NewsTalk 980 CJME.
“We are proud to assist Habitat for Humanity and these fine organizations as we work together to support those in greatest housing need in the province,” Minister responsible for Corrections and Policing Christine Tell said on behalf of Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation June Draude. “Through strong partnerships and our Plan for Growth, we are bringing real, lasting benefits to hard-working Saskatchewan families and communities. These builds, and others like them, clearly demonstrate this commitment.”
“A sod turning is an iconic representation of freedom, by giving a family the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty through homeownership,” Habitat for Humanity Regina CEO Dennis Coutts said. “Every sod turning is cause for us to stop and reflect on our impact in the community. These homes on Wascana Street are new beginnings for two more Regina families, made possible with sponsorship from RCMP Depot Division and NewsTalk 980 CJME Penny Project, along with funding from the Government of Saskatchewan through Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.”
“The staff and cadets at the RCMP Training Academy, Depot Division are eagerly awaiting the launch of our third Habitat for Humanity Home, Mountie House – Another Story,” Acting Commanding Officer Depot Division Superintendent Gerry Gourlay said. “RCMP staff have been involved in the previous three home builds, and a completely new generation of cadets have arrived since the completion of Mountie House - the Second Story and they are eager to participatex. Our involvement with Habitat for Humanity Regina has not only changed the lives of the partner families, but also for the staff and cadets who have had the opportunity to become involved in such a worthwhile initiative, building homes, building hope for hard-working, low-income families in Regina.”
“We recognize the amazing work that Habitat for Humanity Regina is doing to help low-income, hard-working families in Regina,” NewsTalk 980 CJME's Karen Brownlee said. “Through our partnership, along with the help of Regina businesses and individuals we were able to reach our goal of 10 million pennies, that enthusiasm for helping others is why the audience of CJME is known for its influence and importance in this province. In this strong economy it is important to remember there are families struggling to make ends meet. This home will give another Regina family the opportunity to escape the cycle of poverty in Regina.”
In the 2013-14 Budget, the province committed an additional $2 million to help build 40 new Habitat for Humanity homes throughout Saskatchewan. This represents the largest budget increase in funding to Habitat for Humanity in Canada, and brings the government’s commitment to Habitat for Humanity to a total of $6.5 million since March 2009.
On top of this funding, in January 2013 the province approved 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 to 49 units.
Located at 617 and 615 Wascana Street, these homes are expected to be completed in September 2013. Each selected Habitat partner family contributes 500 partnering hours to build their home and other Habitat for Humanity homes. This assists in the development of the Habitat for Humanity community and their neighbourhood.
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For more information, contact:
Linda Saliken
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0246
Email: linda.saliken@gov.sk.ca
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