Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga
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CDR1407
Last Modified:
04 Mar 2020
Last Full Update:
04 Mar 2020
Record Details
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/habitathm Twitter: www.twitter.com/habitathm Website: www.habitathm.ca YouTube: www.youtube.com/habitathm |
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Description & Services
| Alternate Name | Habitat Halton - Mississauga |
| Description | Non-profit, community-based and faith-based charitable organization that uses knowledge, skills, community relationships, voluneteers and other resources to create and promote safe and affordable home ownership options with the aim of alleviating the cycle of poverty within the community Building projects: Builds new homes for low income families * homes are built by volunteers with donated materials and services * offers a twenty year interest free mortgage to qualifying families ReStore: Accepts donations of overstocked, used, discontinued items and salvageable building materials donated from manufacturers, other stores, local contractors and the public * items that are donated include new and gently used furniture, building materials, appliances, cabinetry, sinks, countertops, household and décor items, lighting * donated items are sold to the public at a reduced cost, typically 30-70% percent less than the original retail value * all proceeds used in construction of future Habitat homes Revive Centre: Recycle and transform donated products and materials that would otherwise go to landfill * items that are in need of renewing, up-cycling or refinishing are revived and transformed into something that can be sold by Habitat * raise funds to support Habitat's mission to build safe, decent and affordable homes for low-income families in need Volunteer opportunities: Recruitment, coordination and administrative support * build co-ordination * youth outreach * procurement * reception * ReStore plumbers, electricians, cashiers, warehouse support Donation items are picked up free of charge if they are in the garage or on the driveway * items can also be picked up from the interior of the home or apartment for a small fee * large items purchased from ReStore can be delivered to the client's home for a small service fee |
| Hours | Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm Sat, 9am-6pm Sun, CLOSED |
| Areas Served | Mississauga/Halton |
| Eligibility | Ages: 14 year(s) and up Families with low income living in substandard conditions * must be willing and able to repay loan * must be willing to commit 500 'sweat equity' hours |
| Application | Call * application process for eligible families |
| Fees | Based on ability to pay * depends on cost of house * no interest, no profit home mortgages (capped at 30% of the home income) |
| Languages | English |
| Meetings | Call or check website for meeting information |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dixie Rd and Eglinton Ave E |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair Accessible |
| Mailing Address | 4500 Dixie Road Mississauga, ON L4W 1V7 |
| Office Phone | 905-828-0987 ext 226 (Volunteer) ext 241 (Home Ownership) ext 427 (ReStore Donation |
| info@habitathm.ca | |
| Website | www.habitathm.ca |
| Primary Executive | John Gerrard, Chief Executive Officer; Email: jgerrard@habitathm.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Julie Watt, Director of Communications; Email: jwatt@habitathm.ca |
Other Details
| Established | January 1st, 2015 |
| Funding | Donations ; Donations and ReStore revenue. The ReStore is supported by donations from partner companies and the general public. |
Subjects
| Subjects | Housing ; Housing facilities ; Volunteer opportunities |