vivaNext and Habitat for Humanity ReStore team up for Newmarket Salvage

In the coming months, a section of roadway along Davis Drive, Newmarket, will be widened for the installation of viva rapid transit lanes.  To accomodate this, some homes have been expropriated and will be torn down.  Before the wrecking crew get there, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore Salvage Crew is going in to remove items such as cabinets, bathtubs and flooring for resale in our Newmarket and Vaughan ReStores.  A ReStore Salvage Crew was up bright and early on June 8th to start this process.  Click here to see the vivaNext video of this event.

Volunteers needed at Newmarket ReStore

The Newmarket Restore, located at 776 Davis Street, is looking for volunteers to work in the following areas and/or who have the following skills:

Truck Driver Assistant needed for Saturday:  must possess a valid drivers license and insurance and be available a minimum of two Saturdays per month.

Salvage Crew Team Members:  an "on call position"; see video link above for the latest salvage project

ReStore Team Members:  available shifts on Monday morning, Thursday morning and Friday afternoon.

Habitat for Humanity York Region and the Parachute School of Toronto present Fall for a Family 2010.  Participants will leap out of the skydiving plane at the Parachute School of Toronto on August 7, 2010 in order to help overcome their own obstacles and experience the thrill of skydiving.  All donations will go to our Build Fund and will be directed to building homes for deserving families in York Region. 

To print out a Pledge Sheet CLICK HERE

To download a Fall for a Family Event poster CLICK HERE

VivaNext advances in Newmarket - launches retrieval project with Habitat for Humanity York Region

Habitat for Humanity York Region joined officials today from Metrolinx, The Regional Muncipality of York and the Town of Newmarket to recover materials from 21 buildings slated for demolition along Davis Drive in preparation for improvements along this busy corridor - including Viva rapid transit lanes (rapidways). This effort will help to ensure that at least 85 percent of the building materials are recycled or reused and diverted from landfill. Click here for the full story.

COMING SOON - Vaughan ReStore!

The ReStore is pleased to announce that a new ReStore will be opening in Vaughan in the summer of 2010!  Plan to drop by the new location at 405 Rowntree Derry Road for all your home renovation needs.  Keep your eye on this site for opening day details!

Looking for Land in Newmarket!

Habitat for Humanity York Region has an urgent need for suitable land in the Newmarket area, on which to build two semi-detached homes, a duplex or a small number of townhomes.

 If you are aware of an residentially-zoned vacant land that may be suitable, please contact us at info@habitatyork.ca.

Recruiting for Board Directors

Habitat for Humanity York Region is currently recruiting for volunteer Board Members with experience in development or construction, fundraising or the legal field.  We are specifically looking for diverse candidates who reside in Markham, Vaughan and Richmond Hill.  If you have 10 hours a month to volunteer to help us achieve our goal of building homes for families in need, please send your resume to info@habitatyork.ca.   A detailed job description can be found by clicking here.

Volunteer Orientation and Safety Training Sessions