Habitat Toronto – Presentation on Bill 140: Strong Communities Through Affordable Housing Act
On Thursday, March 31st, 2011 Habitat for Humanity Toronto’s CEO Neil Hetherington spoke at Queens Park on behalf of Habitat Toronto volunteers. The Bill: Strong Communities Through Affordable Housing Act, is relevent to what we do at Habitat Toronto and has proven results that we get to see on a daily basis. Neil Hetherington speaks [...]

Join us for the Grand Opening of our Fourth ReStore!
On April 4th, 2011 Habitat Toronto will be opening a new set of doors at 3 Carlaw Ave in Studio District. This will be the home of Habitat Toronto’s 4th ReStore, joining ReStores East York, North York and Etobicoke. It will be a 6,000 square foot retail space strategically located adjacent to the Beach, Leslieville [...]

Be a Habitat Toronto Angel!
This coming Mothers Day, give a gift from the heart. There’s no better way to celebrate mom than to come out to show your support of mothers living in need. Spend the day with your mom and other Angels, all coming together to help give Toronto families a hand up into a decent, affordable and [...]

Habitat Toronto does Podcasting!
Listen to our Holiday Message on your mp3 player here:  http://soundcloud.com/toronto/hfht-holiday-message-2010/download.mp3 Stay tuned for more podcasting from Habitat Toronto on iTunes in 2011!

Habitat Toronto Christmas Message 2010
At this time of year, we take a moment to reflect on how fortunate Habitat Toronto is for having so many generous and dedicated volunteers, donors and home builders. So, from all of us at Habitat for Humanity Toronto, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Why HFHT’s Bermondsey Location works
What makes Habitat Toronto’s new Bermondsey 155 location so special? Habitat for Humanity Toronto’s new facility amalgamates the organization’s previous Home Building Factory, training facility, ReStore East York and the administrative office.  By integrating these operations into a centralized location, Habitat Toronto will function in a more efficient and coordinated manner, all under one roof.  [...]

Marketing Actuary: Lessons for Non-Profits
An interesting article from marketing advice staple Marketing Actuary can be found here:  http://www.marketingactuary.com/2010/12/marketing-lessons-from-nma.html The issues facing the non-profit sector and lessons that can be learned from non-profits like Habitat Toronto highlight the need for  accountability and a sound model for business. Paul Nazereth, one of the contributors on the article, will be hosting a meet-up for Philanthropic Linchpins in [...]

Fantastic ReStore Sale Now On!
Crazy discounts ONLY at the East York ReStore @ 29 Bermondsey. Due to the coming move, this ReStore is offering discounts of up to 50% off! Kitchens now 25% off! Doors – up to 50% off Bathroom fixtures – 35% off Lights – up to 50% off Loose cabinets – 35% off Fireplace inserts – [...]

Aviva Community Fund
  Please can you take a second and vote for this great campaign Aviva is doing called the Community Fund.   Habitat Toronto’s idea is “Wood for Good” and we’re asking for money so we can buy wood so we can build homes.   It literally takes a click to vote, no sign up required, [...]

HFHT rocks Colliers’ 25th Anniversary Event!
As one of our Home Sponsors, Colliers International, celebrated their 25 years in Toronto, Habitat was there to offer information on upcoming builds and entice new volunteers. Our hammer competition was a great success; Scott Addison, Executive Managing Director, won by hammering in a nail in only three strikes. Well Done!!