Habitat for Humanity York Region (“Habitat York”) would like to advise the media of the purchase of land in Keswick, Ontario.  Planning and construction of two semi-detached units will begin immediately.

In response to the growing need for affordable housing in York Region, Habitat York has purchased a lot on Lake Drive in Keswick, and has initiated plans to construct two (2) semi-detached homes on the property.

Habitat York remains committed to being an environmental leader and intends to continue building green. The homes will be built in an energy efficient manner, and ensure that ongoing home operating and maintenance costs are minimized wherever possible.

Habitat York hopes to initiate construction later this year, with completion anticipated for mid-2012.  Habitat York is currently in the process of selecting the families who will purchase these homes, who will be expected to complete 500 hours of sweat equity on their homes or in the ReStore, in lieu of a financial down payment.

Additional financial and volunteer support from the community of Keswick to complete the homes is welcomed and appreciated.  Please contact the Habitat York office at (905) 868-8722 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information.

About Habitat York:

Families purchase their home from Habitat and make monthly payments on their no-interest mortgages over a period of 20 to 30 years.  In addition, families are required to complete a minimum of 500 hours of ‘sweat equity’ by volunteering to help build their own home, other Habitat homes or helping us in other ways.  The Habitat approach provides families with a hand up, not a hand out.

Habitat for Humanity York Region is an affiliate of Habitat Canada since 2001, with our first home dedicated in 2002. Since then Habitat York Region has completed a total of 11 homes in York Region and 3 homes internationally, and won the Habitat Canada Green Build award for the recent LEED platinum-certified build in Keswick, Ontario. To learn more about Habitat York please visit our website at www.habitatyork.ca.

Habitat for Humanity Canada was founded in 1985, consists of over 30,000 volunteers and 72 affiliate organizations from coast to coast, and is a member of Habitat for Humanity International which spans 93 countries, has built over 225,000 homes, and is now building a new home every 21 minutes. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity Canada, please visit the website: www.habitat.ca