FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton and Mikmada Homes have launched a partnership with plans to build a three-unit townhome for local families in need, situated in the heart of Waterdown.
The proposed build site is located on the south-west corner of Highway 5 and Dennis Avenue, just a couple of blocks from the recently completed public library. This week, Hamilton’s City Council’s planning committee approved a motion to rezone Habitat for Humanity Hamilton’s property into a residential 3-unit townhome.
Habitat Hamilton is in the midst of selecting three hard-working families who will gain homeownership of the units upon their completion. Working under the mantra of providing “a hand up, not a handout,” selected families will receive an interest-free and geared-to-income mortgage. Partner families will also need to contribute 500 hours of volunteer time in lieu of a traditional down payment.
“It’s our belief that everyone deserves a place to call home, but the unfortunate truth is that 1.6 million families in Canada are in need of safe, decent and affordable shelter. We’re hoping Habitat for Humanity Hamilton’s efforts will help mitigate the affordable housing crisis here in our local communities,” says John Ariens, Board Chair of Habitat for Humanity Hamilton.
Though founded in 1991, this will be Habitat for Humanity Hamilton’s inaugural build in the Flamborough region.
“We’re very excited to be partnering with Mikmada Homes to complete our very first Waterdown build. We’re hopeful that this build will unite the Flamborough region in support of three local families in need of affordable housing. We’re so humbled and proud of the response we’ve received from the community thus far and we can’t wait to build on this momentum moving forward,” says Sean Ferris, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Hamilton.
“It feels good to be able to give back to the Waterdown community through contributing to such a worthy cause and organization. Mikmada Homes is happy to donate the time and resources necessary to construct these homes for three local families,” says Adam Nesbitt, President of Mikmada Homes.
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton and Mikmada Homes are currently seeking skilled-trades pro-bono volunteer support as well as donated materials and monetary contributions from local businesses and community members. To learn more about how you can support the Waterdown Townhome Build, please contact Habitat for Humanity Hamilton for more information.
About Habitat for Humanity Hamilton
Founded in 1991, Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is an independent, not-for-profit housing program that works to break the cycle of poverty by building affordable housing and promoting homeownership. Habitat Hamilton has accommodated 22 partner families locally since its incorporation and is one of Habitat Canada’s fastest growing affiliates, with several builds and developments currently underway. Habitat Hamilton’s mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in order to break the cycle of poverty throughout Hamilton and the surrounding region. For more information, please visit www.ebmediatestsite.ca/test8.
For more information, please contact:
Sean Ferris, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Hamilton
Phone: 905-560-6707 ext. 108
Email: sean@ebapi.ca
About Mikmada Homes
Mikmada Homes is a local home builder with both past and upcoming communities in Waterdown, Guelph and Milton. Mikmada is the proud recipient of the Finalist Award for 2016 Tarion Award of Excellence –Mid Size Builder—in Customer Service. For more information on Mikmada Homes please visit www.mikmadahomes.com.
For more information, please contact:
Kim Nesbitt, Vice President, Mikmada Homes
Phone: 905-630-8871
Email: knesbitt@Mikmadahomes.com