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Centennial Homes to build four townhomes in support of Habitat for Humanity Niagara

Niagara HBA member Centennial Homes, and their network of suppliers and subtrades, have committed to build four townhomes in support of Habitat for Humanity Niagara. The homes, which have broken ground in Thorold, ON, will allow Habitat for Humanity Niagara to provide more affordable housing to deserving families in the Niagara region. “By building these … Continued

CHBA Central Okanagan launches scholarship for women in construction-related post-secondary programs

As part of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Okanagan’s (CHBA-CO) unwavering commitment to empowering women in the residential construction industry, the HBA has created a scholarship to help women pursuing construction-related post-secondary programs in the Okanagan. Launched by CHBA-CO’s Women in Construction Committee, the $2,000 “Women in Construction Education Award” can be used for … Continued

Logel Homes builds new community hub to support unhoused individuals

BILD Calgary member Logel Homes partnered with McMan Youth, Family, and Community Services Association of Calgary & Area to build a new community hub in their 27-unit transitional housing development, The James House. The James House was built in 2018 by Logel Homes in partnership with Cardel Homes, the Resolve Campaign, and various government stakeholders … Continued

Tricar Group invests $50,000 into Home for Good Campaign in Guelph

Tricar Group, a member of Guelph and District HBA, is committed to their community. They recently gifted $50,000 to Guelph’s Home for Good Campaign, which is delivered jointly by The Guelph Community Foundation, Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination, and United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin. The Campaign aims to reduce the number of … Continued

Genesis Builders Group packs healthy lunches for kids experiencing food insecurity

Beyond address housing affordability in their region, BILD Calgary member Genesis Builders Group took steps to address the widespread challenge of food affordability faced by parents, guardians, and caretakers in their community. On two separate occasions, Genesis volunteers rolled up their sleeves and passionately dedicated their time to prepare 5,023 healthy lunches for kids experiencing … Continued

Solmar Development Corporation donates $15 million to St. Catharines hospital

Niagara HBA member Solmar Development Corp. made a heartfelt contribution into the Niagara region with a donation of $15 million to the St. Catharines hospital. The large financial gift, which was presented to the hospital by Angela Marotta and Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli, sisters of the family-owned development corporation, will contribute to the enhancement of the hospital’s … Continued

Fusion Homes donates $60K to Guelph Children’s Foundation food program

Fusion Homes, a Guelph and District Home Builders’ Association member, demonstrated a deep commitment to their community with a generous gift aimed at providing essential food security to families in need this holiday season. With rising food costs and financial challenges for many families in the Guelph and Wellington regions, Fusion Homes donated $60,000 to … Continued

CHBA BC and CHBA-VI member provide tools to set up carpentry program at local secondary school

With labour shortages rampant in the residential construction sector and retirements slated to rise over the coming decade, members are recognizing the need to encourage youth to consider a rewarding career in the skilled trades. Thorough CHBA BC’s Workforce Development Program, CHBA BC teamed up with CHBA Vancouver Island (VI) member Slegg Building Materials to … Continued

CHBA Edmonton Region members complete two-day renovation of Uncles & Aunts at Large facility

Members of CHBA Edmonton Region (CHBA-ER) came together to give back to their community by partnering with local charity Uncles & Aunts at Large Edmonton Area Society. The agency, which offers companionship, mentorship, and friendly support for parents and youth from single-parent families in need, desperately required their facility renovated. To ensure the families and … Continued

CHBA-Central Okanagan Members Build Gingerbread Homes in Support of Habitat for Humanity

After a hectic year where many have spent a lot of time at home, “there’s no place like home” has never rung truer. This Holiday season, members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA-Central Okanagan) are getting involved in the “There’s No Place Like Home” virtual Gingerbread House Photo Contest, hosted by Habitat for Humanity Okanagan.   Through volunteer labour and … Continued