An End Of Year Message from our CEO – Habitat Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin
As we look at the year behind us and forward to the new year, it’s a time for reflection, to take stock of where we started, and to measure how far we have come. It’s hard to believe that my personal journey with Habitat HMD began only a few short months ago (on July 8th). […]
Letter from the CEO: Building a better future together
When I started at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga, I signed on to help build a world where every person has a place to call their own. As the CEO of my affiliate, my responsibility for achieving this goal falls within the catchment area of Halton and Mississauga. However, that does not make me blind to […]
Letter from CEO: Energy poverty an increasing reality in Ontario
Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga has always advocated for affordable homeownership that gives our families freedom from poverty and precarious living situations. Each year, thousands of Habitat volunteers help families on to the pathway to homeownership. These families are grateful that their community is able to give them a hand-up and help to make their lives […]
Federal Government working with Habitat to bring affordable housing to Canadians
The Federal Government recently announced a number of initiatives to help bring affordable homes to Canadians. Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga recognizes the importance of these decisions and believes that Canada should have access to safe and decent homes for everyone. Canada’s first National Housing Strategy has taken steps so far, such as releasing details regarding […]
Inclusionary Zoning can address Ontario’s need for affordable housing
Ontario’s recent decision to give municipalities’ the mandate for inclusionary zoning is an exciting opportunity for us at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga. We have always held the belief that affordable housing should be flexible and work to address poverty across Ontario. Each region has housing issues unique to them that large provincial governments are […]