Summer DIY projects for your backyard
Are you unsure of what to do with old furniture that is just collecting dust in your attic? Tired of having a plain, boring backyard? Sounds like a summer DIY project is the solution to all of your problems! Here are some quick and easy tips to help you spruce up your backyard during the […]
How to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity during summer break
Are you wondering what to do with your summer and are above 16 years of age? Why not volunteer at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga! Not only will you gain valuable volunteer experience that you can mention in a resume, but you will also have the opportunity to give back to your community. Volunteering is a […]
Donor recognition at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga
What does donor recognition mean to you? Here’s what it means to us. At Habitat Halton-Mississauga, we can only grow with the help of our generous donors and volunteers who care about Habitat and whose contributions are making a great impact in our community by building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. At Habitat we […]
How you can help Habitat divert waste from landfills
If you’re concerned about your environmental impact, then working to divert waste from landfills is one way you can make your community a little greener. In 2012, Canadian households produced 14.3 million tonnes of waste, according to Statistics Canada. If everyone on Earth lived in the way that people in Canada live, we would need […]
Fundraising tips for corporate donations to Habitat
Whether you’re a member of a school, youth group or corporate organization, you might be looking for a fundraising opportunity to make a difference in your community or boost your Corporate Social Responsibility. Here at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga, we offer a variety of ways for you to fundraise for charity, and we’re always happy […]
Make a “social investment” with Habitat’s Hope Builders Program
When choosing to invest money in a bank, fund or venture, we’re willing to bet that most of us take the time to look at the long-term impact that our investment will have and the return that money will yield. How our money will be spent and the effect it will have probably weighs heavily […]
Here’s what your charitable donation helps us do
By now you might know that there are several ways to donate to Habitat — through a one-time monetary donation, a monthly donation or donation of an item. But what you might not know is where your donation goes, and how exactly it helps our organization. Read on to learn about our donation process and […]
5 things to do with used furniture
Maybe you have an old couch that’s been sitting in your garage for months, or a table that’s looking a little lackluster in your hallway. Whatever the case, you likely have old, used furniture that you want to remove. Luckily, you have several options for selling, donating, reusing or recycling used furniture in Burlington, Mississauga, […]
How Habitat can help your corporate social responsibility
Sometimes the most rewarding part of corporate culture goes beyond helping customers and involves giving back to your local community. If your company is looking for a way to demonstrate corporate social responsibility on a local level in the GTA, look no further. Here’s a rundown of how Habitat can help your company do good […]