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Habitat for Humanity and city partner for local project
After much planning and consultation, Cranbrook will soon see its first Habitat for Humanity project to be built in the city.
The project first brought to council for consideration in 2012, is to be constructed at 217 Crestbrook Avenue, a lot donated by the City of Cranbrook.
“It is very exciting to have Habitat for Humanity West Kootenay partnering with the City to build a new home for a needy family” says Cranbrook Mayor Wayne Stetski. “The vision to make this happen, which we started less than two years ago, will soon become a reality. This truly is a community project that once again demonstrates what a great place Cranbrook is to call home.”
The City of Cranbrook also thanks both the law firm of Steidl Kambeitz and Phillip Jones who contributed to the success of this project by waiving their respective fees.
“The Cranbrook Project Committee has started the process with support and guidance from the Habitat for Humanity West Kootenay Board of Directors,” says Gord Johnston, Habitat for Humanity, Adopt-A-Home Cranbrook Project Leader. “The mayor, council and the City of Cranbrook staff team have been involved and very supportive, what a great start. We look forward to more Cranbrook citizens getting involved with this project.”
“The local volunteer committee has certainly demonstrated their determination to complete this project,” says Chuck Henderson, Vice Chair for Habitat for Humanity West Kootenay. “My thanks to both the committee and to the City of Cranbrook for giving us a great jump start.”
City Coun. Bob Whetham said he believes the project will work well in the location, noting it’s another example of how Slaterville is once again becoming a vital part of Cranbrook.
Habitat for Humanity Canada’s vision, mission and values are delivered by Habitat for Humanity affiliates that work in over 300 communities across Canada. Habitat for Humanity Canada affiliates select and prepare partner families for homeownership, manage the construction of Habitat homes, and hold partner family no interest mortgages. They play a vital role at the local level by engaging community volunteers, securing resources, increasing the profile of Habitat for Humanity and raising awareness about the issue of affordable housing in their communities.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity West Kootenay, visit www.habitatwk.ca.
Above photo: (Left to right, holding banner) Gord Johnston, Habitat for Humanity Adopt-A-Home Cranbrook Project Leader; Mayor Wayne Stetski, Chuck Henderson, Vice-Chair for Habitat For Humanity West Kootenay are joined by several members of Cranbrook City Council and members of the Habitat for Humanity Adopt-A-Home Cranbrook Project Committee at the site of the first Habitat for Humanity project to be built in Cranbrook. The home will be built on this lot at 217 Crestbrook Avenue.
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