Habitat for Humanity Toronto ReStore Promo Video

If you don't know what you're getting into, when you shop at the ReStore, here's a sneak peak into the ReStore world. Specifically, this is one of the ReStores in Toronto. Great video!

Adopt-A-Day and the importance of Corporate Teamwork

The Adopt-a-Day and Adopt-a-Week Programs enable groups to both contribute to the cost of building a Habitat home and share the experience of participating in a Habitat build.

Working together to build a home for a less fortunate family is a powerful bonding experience for volunteers and an effective team building exercise for corporate and other groups. Spending time together on a Habitat construction site can be a meaningful way to create stronger internal relationships within your organization, as well as to celebrate any organizational milestones.

Did you know that companies that emphasized on leadership development outperformed others by 15 times over the past 60 years? - Cutting Edge Information. There are many organizational benefits that come with participating in a corporate team building program. These benefits include:

·         An increase of morale and improvement of leadership skills

·         Breaking the barrier that blocks creativity

·         Clearly defining goals and objectives

·         Improving processes and procedures

·         Improving organizational productivity

·         Identifying a team's strengths and weaknesses

·         Improving problem solving skills

A study by John Kotter and James Heskett found companies that consistently paid attention to
their leadership culture over time vs. those who did not, achieved:

• Revenue increases of 682% vs. 166%
• Stock price increases of 901% vs. 74%
• Net income increases of 756% vs. 1%
• Job growth of 282% vs. 36%

As adopters, you'll also be part of the affordable housing solution in our neighbourhoods. Homeownership is a sustainable solution to affordable housing that affects both homeowners and the community.


A CMHC study from 2004 showed that 40.6% of Habitat for Humanity families surveyed reported an increase in the school grades of their children; 54.2% noticed an improvement in children's behaviour; 22.9% of parents went back to school; 34.1% of income earners moved on to better jobs; and 36.1% were less reliant on social assistance and community services.

How important is corporate team building to you?
Please contact us to inquire how you can adopt today!

HabitAPP - Keep Habitat in your Hand

What better way to stay connected with Habitatfor Humanity Wellington County then by having all the latest information at your finger tips, everywhere you go. This mobile app is currently available on all Blackberry, Android and iPhone touch phones and tablets, and will be available on Windows phones later this year.

This app, developed by Weever Apps out of Hamilton Ontario. This will provide our smartphone and tablet-using supporters to stay connected to and learn more about our organization. This app features:

• Form to donate
• Volunteer opportunities
• Sales and promotions at the local ReStore
• E-newsletter and e-blast sign up form (coming soon)
• Integrated social media accounts (Twitter and Facebook)
• Read our blog

The primary goal of the Habitapp is to provide a platform for our Habitat for Humanity Wellington County supporters, that will allow you to continually feel a part of the Habitat organization.

"Our volunteers are the heart and soul of the Habitat for Humanity organization, and we strive to make supporting Habitat as accessible as possible to the community," Said Diane Nelson, executive director, Habitat for Humanity Wellington County. "Mobile apps like Habitapp demonstrate how social media is transforming the not-for-profit sector, and making volunteering or donating more convenient."

HFHWC is advancing their communications and wants you to come along for the ride. This app will bring you a whole new level of simplicity, that you can easily be shared with everyone you know by clicking on the "Share App" feature. 

Become more engaged with Habitat for Humanity Wellington County at the click of a button and KEEP HABITAT IN YOUR HAND.

Raisin' The Roof February 2012 Newsletter

Raisin' the Roof February 2012 contains information about upcoming events: Volunteer Recognition Pancake Breakfast, Movies & Music at Gorge Cinemas and Women Build at the Guelph Storm game.

Also, read about the upcoming HabitAPP mobile app and volunteer opportunities remaining on the 2011 My Neighbour's House project at 28 Huron St.

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