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Why You Should DIY Your Furniture
Reduce, reuse, and recycle – a common phrase we have all probably heard at least once, and a phrase most of us make an effort to incorporate into our daily lives. Purchasing goods like clothing or furniture second hand are one of the best ways to make an…
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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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Benefits of Volunteering as a Senior Citizen
After retirement, you may find yourself asking “what’s next?” Volunteering your time as a senior citizen is not only a great way to get involved with your community, but it’s also a fantastic reason to get back out there and support a good cause.
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Thank You Orangeville! Habitat for Humanity’s Restore Relaunch Event November 23, 2021
Thank you to the community of ORANGEVILLE for the warm welcome and YOUR support! We are truly fortunate to be the benefactors of such great volunteers, donors and Restore patrons! We are thrilled to be a part of your community, and look forward to partnering with you on delivering affordable…
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Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Tiny Home Build
Burlington, Ontario – Updated October 11, 2022 what are we building? This project will include one tiny home – serving as an affordable housing solution for individuals and small families. This Tiny Home will be fully site serviced and operated by one of our Indigenous Housing partners as part of…
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Why Be a Conscious Thrifter?
Conscious thrifting is a sustainable way to shop for sustainable fashion, without participating directly in fast fashion. Thrift shopping is a wonderful way to purchase clothing, furniture, and many other needs, while making an environmentally friendly choice. When thrifting,…
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Building Employee Engagement at ReVive Team Centre
At Habitat for Humanity’s ReVive Team Centre, corporate and community groups, as well as other group volunteers, have the opportunity to participate in a team building activity like no other; by assisting in bringing life back into products or excess wood pieces that could use a second chance.
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Affordable Housing is Essential to the COVID-19 Recovery
This is the complete article written by Habitat for Humanity HMD CEO Eden Grodzinski about National Housing Day that was recently published by Inside Halton. Since the onset of the pandemic, most of us have been spending a…
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Orangeville ReStore relaunches on November 19-20
With its recent addition of Dufferin County to its area coverage, the Orangeville ReStore is an exciting addition to the Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin affiliate On November 19 & 20, Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin (Habitat HMD) is relaunching the Orangeville ReStore! Orangeville is going…