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The rising cost of construction materials is increasing the cost of our homes, making them less affordable for the Habitat families. Over the last few years world markets have doubled the price of both steel and concrete. Plywood has risen by 100% compared to a few years ago and all building materials are becoming more and more expensive. I felt it was important to help by contributing my small amount of money. I know that even a roll of wire can cost a few hundred dollars these days. Eve Nuttall (donor)
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Ventana Construction Rises to the Occasion
Despite the red-hot pace of the construction industry in Greater Vancouver, Ventana Construction Corporation made a commitment earlier this year to make a financial donation and help build Phase 4 houses to the roof. Since then, theyve been hard at work to fulfill that promise, giving their time and expertise to help us get off to a great start on the latest phase of the Burnaby build. Weve had a few good years in the industry, and we wanted to give something back to the community, Ventana director of projects Maurice Creagh said. Working on the Habitat project was a new challenge for Ventanas skilled workers, as they were leading volunteers instead of trained colleagues. It was a different experience from their usual environment, but our employees and Habitats volunteers worked well together. If others in our industry were to donate to Habitat for Humanity and other worthy projects, imagine what we could accomplish, Creagh added. This help has been invaluable and a great example of how professionals can work in partnership with Habitat to build affordable housing. Thanks to everyone at Ventana for leading the way.
Bob Elton, President and CEO BC Hydro; Anneke Rees, Executive Director Habitat Greater Vancouver and Randy Forrester, future Habitat homeowner
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Phase 4 Sponsors
$100,000+ James Richardson & Sons, Ltd Real Estate Foundation of BC
$50,000+ Ventana Construction Corporation The Home Depot Canada
$10,000+ Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of CanadaBC Genworth Financial Mortgage Co of Canada
$,5000+ Tonko Realty Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang
Special recognition of The Roofing Contractors Association of BC for their multi-phase support through the donation of services and contributions from their annual silent auctions
Thanks to the Adopt Us For a Day teams who donated and volunteered between February and August
BC Housing, BC Hydro, eBay Inc, GE Money, Genworth Financial Mortgage Co of Canada, Maersk Canada, Marriott Pinnacle Hotel, PHH ARC Environmental Ltd, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Sandwell, St. Davids United West Vancouver, Tonko Realty, Wells Fargo
and to these groups for their help on the site or at the ReStore:
Har-El Synagogue, Queens University Alumni, Regent College, Tapestry Church, TD Canada Trust, UBC Learning Initiative, Vancouver Serve
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ReStore News
Attracting volunteers to the ReStores is often a challenge. A new series of newspaper ads will be running soon, thanks to a grant from the Federal Governments New Horizons for Seniors program & Vancity.
Habitat Greater Vancouver hosted its first ever Youth Build Week in June thanks to the generous sponsorship of James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Special thanks to everyone who volunteered to build that week.