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An End Of Year Message from our CEO – Habitat Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin
As we look at the year behind us and forward to the new year, it’s a time for reflection, to take stock of where we started, and to measure how far we have come. It’s hard to believe that my personal journey with Habitat HMD began…
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2022 Ontario Municipal Elections
Ontario Municipal & School Board Elections Municipal council and school board elections will take place on Monday, October 24, 2022. To participate, you need to be on the voter’s list to vote in a municipal council or school board election. To find out if you’re on the list to vote…
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Why Go Bargain Hunting
Bargain hunting has recently become the new activity of choice among so many people in 2022. It is a fun activity that you can do with family and friends and get the chance to compare the deals with one another and find the best selection…
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Best Place to Thrift in Burlington
There’s no surprise to why Burlington has been rated the best place in Canada to live for over 5 years in a row with its small town feel in the city and the close distance to the beautiful lake. Burlington is in the…
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5 Reasons to Shop Sustainable Decor for New Homeowners
Becoming a new homeowner can be exciting and overwhelming and the last thing you want to worry about is spending tons of money on home decorations to furnish your new home. A perfect alternative to that would be shopping used decor at the Habitat ReStore…
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Used Clothing Phenomenon Taking Over Gen Z’s Closets
The used clothing phenomenon has been taking over the Generation Z over the last few years. The last few years thrifting has become trendy and affordable. Thrifting has so many positive benefits including environmental benefits such as reducing…
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Habitat Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin Recruiting Families for Four Homes in Mississauga
Newsletter Spring 2022…
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5 Things You Can Donate When Spring Cleaning
After a long winter, it’s always exciting to welcome spring. Flowers are blooming, the sun is peeking through, and it feels like a fresh start. Decluttering your home is a popular activity during the beginning of spring. Sorting through your goods and organizing items can sometimes feel overwhelming when…
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Habitat for Humanity – Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Almost two million people have been forced to flee Ukraine and up to four million people are expected to be without a safe place to call home as a result of the military offensive that began in late February. It is the biggest movement of people in Europe since World…
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Habitat for Humanity Canada Federal Pre-Budget Recommendations 2022
Habitat for Humanity Canada Federal Pre-Budget Recommendations 2022 Habitat for Humanity Canada August 2021 (Updated February 2022) List of Recommendations: Recommendation 1: Continue to enhance and refine investments under the National Housing Strategy to focus on the specific needs of those…