Out-of-the-box ways to donate to charity
When you hear the words “Donate to charity” you likely think of handing over an envelope of cash or a cheque. Monetary donations are certainly one way to donate to charity, but they’re far from the only way you can make a difference in your community. In addition to financial contributions, you can donate in […]
Behind the scenes of the first year of the ReVive Centre
Since it opened just over a year ago, Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga’s ReVive Centre has grown into a powerhouse of an operation. ReVive got its start last April, when Habitat ReStore staff began noticing that they were getting a lot of product donations that couldn’t be sold in the store. The products which weren’t selling […]
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 […]
5 innovative ways we’re serving our community
At Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga, we’re all about innovation. Our team of staff, volunteers and community members is constantly thinking outside the box about how we can better meet the needs of people in our area. We know that the affordable housing crisis is a pervasive problem, so we are committed to finding innovative solutions. […]
Where to donate new or used cars in the GTA
Here at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga, we offer a variety of ways for you to give back to your community. You might be familiar with some of our more traditional ways of giving, like our one-time and monthly donation options, our Gift-In-Kind program or our ReStore, which accepts donations of items like furniture, appliances and […]
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 […]
Spring cleaning at work: Where to donate office furniture and supplies in the GTA
If you’re cleaning out your office space at home or work, you may be wondering how to get rid of your office furniture and other items. It’s not always easy to tell which organizations accept certain items, or whether furniture or junk removal is the best option for you as you declutter your office space. […]