Habitat York

Office

Habitat for Humanity
York Region
449 Eagle Street
Newmarket, Ontario
L3Y 1K7

ph. (905) 868.8722
fax (905) 868.8724
email inquiries@habitatyork.ca

Restore

Newmarket ReStore
776 Davis Drive
Newmarket, ON
T 905-868-8723
restore@habitatyork.ca
http://twitter.com/nwmktrestore

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Saturday 8:30am am - 4:30 pm (except Wednesdays)

Wednesday 8:30am am - 8:00 pm

Vaughan ReStore
405 Rowntree Dairy Rd.
Vaughan, ON
T 905-265-1079
vaughanrestore@habitatyork.ca
http://twitter.com/vaughanrestore

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

News & Events

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York Region
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Newmarket, Ontario
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Family Selection Chair highlights need for home ownership

Family Selection Chair, Phil Washburn, spoke with the Stouffville Sun-Tribune about Habitat York and the need for more affordable homes in York Region. To read the entire article, click here.

Interested in purchasing a Habitat Home? Information Sessions scheduled for Feb & March

Habitat for Humanity York Region is now accepting applications to purchase the two homes we will build in Keswick, Ontario this spring. All potential Habitat York Partner Families are required to attend a Home Ownership Information Session; mortgage applications will be distributed to attendees following the session. Session dates are as follows:

Monday February 27, 2012
Wednesday February 29, 2012
Monday March 26, 2012
Wednesday March 28, 2012

Interested families only need to attend one of the above sessions. All sessions start at 7:00pm and will be held in Keswick, Ontario. To register for a sessions, click here. For more information, contact the Habitat York office at 905-868-8722.

Local Grade 6 Student Runner-Up in National Writing Contest

Release Date: January 24, 2012

Habitat for Humanity York Region is pleased to announce that Sofia Vavaroutsos, grade 6 student at St. Clement Catholic Elementary School, Woodbridge, is a runner-up in the Genworth Financial national writing contest "Meaning of Home". Sofia will direct her $5,000 grant from the contest sponsor to Habitat York to assist with the upcoming build project in Keswick, Ontario. To read the entire press release, click here.

XE.com renews support of Habitat York

XE. com deals in world currency and they understand the value of a dollar. Once again, XE.com has renewed its support of Habitat York with a donation of $4,000. These monies will be put to immediate use as we prepare to build two homes in Keswick this spring. Many thanks to Steven Dengler, CEO and his staff for their generous donation in support of families in York Region.

"Welfarewell" Fundraiser a great success!

A great time was had by all at the January 24th showing of Welfarewell by the Curtain Club Theatre of Richmond Hill! A total of 26 Habitat York supporters enjoyed the show, raising over $350 for our next build project in Keswick, Ontario. Many thank to Phyllis, Helen and the cast and crew of the Curtain Club for making us feel welcome, as well as the Cardinal Club Golf Course for their donation of the very yummy cheese tray! To support our next build project, click the Donate Now button on the right and make your donation to help make homeownership a reality for a deserving family.

Habitat York ReStores 2011 Sales Top $1Millon

Habitat for Humanity York Region is pleased to announce that Newmarket and Vaughan ReStore reached a combined sales of $1 Million for 2011. For the full press release, click here.

World of Feng Shui donates $425 to Habitat York

Habitat York gratefully acknowledges the support of World of Feng Shui in Vaughan. The "stylish good luck store", located at Tuscany Place, Vaughan Mills (3175 Rutherford Rd, #6, Vaughan), held its Grand Opening Celebration on October 1st, and graciously donated a portion of the day's proceeds to Habitat York.

The proceeds of this donation will be directed to our upcoming build project in Keswick; construction of two semi-detached homes should beging in early spring 2012. Habitat York could not achieve its
mission to end the cycle of poverty through home ownership without the support of individuals and businessess in the local community, as demonstrated by the generousity of World of Feng Shui.

world of feng shui oct 2011

Pictured: Dolly Sidhu, World of Feng Shui, Arun Channan, Habitat York, and Paul Sidhu, World of Feng Shui

The Vaughan ReStore welcomes Sunview Doors as a donor
The Vaughan ReStore is pleased to announce that Sunview Doors is now donating their sliding patio doors to the ReStore. A variety of doors styles and sizes are being delivered to the Vaughan ReStore on a regular basis. Sunview Doors is a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity York Region and encourages their customers and suppliers to support the work of Habitat by shopping at the ReStore!

Shop the ReStore On-Line
Love on-line shopping? Like to browse before you buy? Then check out the York Region ReStores on-line. Click the quick link on the right-hand side to start shopping and saving now!

Volunteer Orientation and Safety Training

Habitat for Humanity York Region relies on volunteers to help out in all areas of our mission. Volunteers are needed on home builds, in the ReStore and as part of our Committees. To learn more about volunteering with Habitat for Humanity York Region consider attending an up-coming Orientation and Safety Training session.

The next session dates are as follows:
Thursday February 16, 2012 at 7:00pm at the Richmond Hill York Regional Police Stn, Carnegie Community Room
Saturday March 3, 2012 at 9:30am at our Vaughan ReStore
Saturday April 14, 2012 at 9:30am at our Vaughan ReStore

Click here to access the Volunteer Application Form. Please return to Habitat York via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by fax at 905-868-8724. For more information, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 905-868-8722 ex. 22.

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