Habitat HM and CUMIS partner to build playhouses for a great cause
With bananas used as doorknobs, steering wheels on the sides of houses and glitter on the roof, this was no ordinary Habitat for Humanity build day. This week, Habitat Halton-Mississauga took part in a three-day playhouse build in partnership with CUMIS Insurance. In total, teams from CUMIS built 14 unique playhouses, which will go on […]
Why volunteering is good for your health
People volunteer with Habitat to make a difference in someone else’s life and make a positive impact in the community. However, those that are volunteering to help those less fortunate may be surprised to discover that their work also provides benefits to themselves. Many scientific studies form the past twenty years have concluded that volunteering […]
Breaking the cycle of homelessness with Habitat
Housing operates on a continuum. On one side there are homeowners. This is the part of the continuum Habitat does its work. We offer a hand-up to families and individuals who are unable to achieve homeownership due to other obstacles in their lives (financial constraints, illness, etc.). On the other side of the continuum is […]
Improving Health with Habitat Homes
Health and housing are interconnected. This link has grown from the widespread adoption of public health practices to combat communicable diseases. As populations soared in numbers and more nations prospered, the gap in positive health outcomes between populations became much more apparent and more difficult to ignore. Today there is a growing consensus that avoidable health […]
The Truth Shall Set You Free: Correcting a Few Common Myths about Habitat
Habitat for Humanity is among the most widely known charities in the world and has been widely recognized for its work in alleviating the cycle of poverty, but there are still a number of misconceptions about what exactly the organization does. Here are a few points to set the record straight: We don’t give homes […]
On the Move in Milton
Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga has been hard at work in the Town of Milton. We love Milton. The level of support we receive from the community, our volunteers and donors for our cause is overwhelming. Giving Milton a ReStore location that properly reflects the level of support for Habitat in Milton has been a priority […]
Build in Halifax This Summer with Habitat for Humanity
Halifax, Nova Scotia July 15 – 22, 2018 Canada is recognized for being one of the best places to live on earth, and is known for having a low poverty rate compared to the rest of the world. However, most people are unaware of the fact that there are still many families who do not […]
New community programs highlight Habitat HM’s most ambitious year yet
Many people use the new year as a time to set goals for themselves, this is no different at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga. This year will see Habitat HM build more homes for families in the community than ever before. We have been hard at work preparing for the next 365 days, and our […]
Where to give this Holiday Season – a Guide
Traditionally, the holidays are the biggest time of year for donations to non-profits. People tend to be more generous and give more to help those in need during the time of year that we all focus on giving. But not everyone is able to make monetary donations at this time of year. As the cost […]