the blueprint
May 2010
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY THIS IS YOUR INVITATION to the Habitat for Humanity
SOCIETY OF GREATER
VANCOUVER Greater Vancouver Annual General Meeting
PO Box 60577
Vancouver, BC V6H 4B9
WHEN: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Phone: 604.681.5618 WHERE: New Life Community Church, 8765 Government Street, Burnaby
Fax: 604.326.0122
info@vancouverhabitat.bc.ca
WHO: Everyone! In order to be eligible to vote, you must be a member (see page 4).
www.vancouverhabitat.bc.ca Membership is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
WHAT: Annual reports and election of directors.
DONATE: RSVP: By email to info@vancouverhabitat.bc.ca or by phone to 604-681-5618 x 21
Please visit our website. no later than Friday, June 11, 2010.
VOLUNTEER: JOIN THE SOCIETY: Become a member
Individuals: of Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver
email Michelle at
volunteer@ Your $20 annual membership provides you with:
vancouverhabitat.bc.ca
• Tax receipt for your membership fee; Become a member
Corporate Groups: by completing the form
email Gayle at • Copy of our newsletter, the Blueprint; on page 4 before
resources@ Friday, June 4 and you
vancouverhabitat.bc.ca
• Invitation and voting privileges at our annual AGM; will automatically be
• Early admission to special ReStore sales events (such as entered into a special
prize draw, which will
the Interior Designers Institute of BC’s Garage sale); and be held in June (Current
FUNDRAISE:
• Invitation to special events such as home members at the date
It’s as easy as sending an of the AGM will also be
dedication ceremonies.
email to your friends, family, included in the draw).
colleagues and clients.
Make a Donation Today!
To get started, visit
www.vancouverhabitat.bc.ca. • Give over the phone (604) 681-5618 ext. 21.
• Donate online at www.vancouverhabitat.bc.ca/donate/.
SHOP: • Mail your gift to PO Box 60577 Granville PO, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B9.
Vancouver ReStore
69 West 69th Avenue
(south of SW Marine between
OPPORTUNITY TO Purchase Affordable,
Manitoba and Ontario Street) Accessible Housing
Phone: 604-326-3055
Phase 6, which will be the final townhome phase in Burnaby, will consist of six
Burnaby ReStore residential units, three at ground level which will be accessible housing and three
2475 Douglas Road conventional units above.
(past Willingdon south
of Lougheed) Last year we began our search for potential families for the final phase. In April, our
affiliate was very excited to welcome four new families into the program. We still have
Phone: 604-293-1898
units to fill and our Family Selection committee will be hosting an information session
later this year in hopes of identifying more families who fit our criteria. Selection is
based on need, ability to pay and willingness to partner with Habitat.
If you know of a family (especially those who are in need of accessible housing) who
could benefit from attending our information session, please contact Claudia Shaw,
Family Liaison Coordinator (604) 681-5618 ext. 24 or families@vancouverhabitat.bc.ca.
BUILD SITE UPDATE:
From a second floor, to ceiling joists, windows and doors,
the Burnaby build site has seen significant progress in
the last six months. Thanks to the Roofing Contractors
Association of BC who generously donated their labour
and materials, we were able to ensure that the roof was
completed prior to the winter storms. Focus has now
moved inside where drywall preparation is taking
place and members of the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers are roughing in the wiring for each
home. Before we know it, these units will be ready for
their first coat of paint!
The completion of this phase is projected for late fall of
this year. This means five of our partner families will Phase 5 townhomes under construction.
experience their first holiday season as homeowners
in 2010, bringing our total number of families helped to 21. These families worked very hard to complete their
required 500 sweat equity hours to get to this point. This task could not be accomplished without our generous donors
and sponsors. We sincerely appreciate all of the support we have received to make this phase, and previous phases a
reality. Stay tuned in the coming months for your invitation to our next home dedication.
FATHER’S DAY Build
WHEN: Saturday, June 26 from 8:00am – 4:00pm
WHERE: Burnaby Build Site, 8745 Government Street
WHO: Fathers, sons and daughters aged 16+
WHAT: Give the greatest gift of all and spend some quality time with dad at
our build site on Saturday, June 26. Not only will you have a great
day building together, you’ll also be helping families in need. Private
orientation, workshop, hot lunch, snacks and a Father’s Day Build
t-shirt are included for all participants. We’ll also send you a blank
Habitat card so you can present this “gift” to dad on Father’s Day.
COST: A minimum $50 donation per person is required.
HOW: To register or for more information, please contact Michelle Da Roza
at (604) 681-5618 ext. 23 or volunteer@vancouverhabitat.bc.ca.
EPIC SUSTAINABLE THE INTERIOR DESIGNERS
LIVING Expo INSTITUTE of BRITISH COLUMBIA
www.epicexpo.com
Garage Sale
WHEN: Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 9:00am – 5:00pm
WHEN: Friday, May 28 from 1:00pm – 8:00pm,
Saturday, May 29 from 11:00am – 7:00pm, WHERE: Vancouver ReStore, 69 West 69th Avenue
Sunday, May 30 from 11:00am – 5:00pm WHO: Open to the public. Society members will
WHERE: The New Vancouver Convention Centre, have exclusive access. (see page 4 for
999 Canada Place, Vancouver more details about becoming a member)
WHO: This is a family-oriented event. WHAT: The Interior Designers Institute of BC
has once again pulled some strings
WHAT: The Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be making
this year to help us out with this
an appearance at the Epic Sustainable Living
annual sale. Designer, brand
Expo. Find us at booth #2507. This is a three-day
name home furnishings will be
celebration of green living. Surround yourself with
offered for sale at a fraction of
truly inspirational people and environmentally
the retail cost with all proceeds
innovative products.
going towards Habitat for
COST: Tickets are $10 online in advance and $15 at the Humanity Greater Vancouver.
door. 3 day passes are also available.
LOCAL FINALIST: Genworth’s Meaning of Home Contest
What ‘Home’ Means to Me
A house is a place built of bricks and stone,
But a home is a place where memories roam.
Houses are something you build and buy,
Where homes are things that have experienced time.
When I think of home I think of my family,
Sitting together and chatting happily.
Remembering holidays that have passed over the years,
I realize home is the place I belong, which is right here.
Forever and always it remains a special place,
But I know it’s much more, home is something we can’t replace.
Narrinder Dhanoya of Genworth Financial, Lauren and her
It makes me feel happy and content inside,
parents present Anneke Rees with a $1,000 cheque at the When I think of when I laughed or even when I cried.
build site. Home is a place where I’ve had lots of fun,
It’s the place where my very life has begun!
The winners of Genworth Financial Canada’s Meaning Home means a lot of things, and some I can’t even think of,
of Home Contest were announced in early February. But in the long run, the real meaning of home is
Students in grades 4-6 from across Canada submitted a little thing called love.
their thoughts on what home means to them through
I’m sitting on the street, with no place to go,
stories, essays or poetry. From those many entries, 24
Looking down the block, with an expression of woe.
finalists were selected with 4 of them being from BC!
Expressing the emotions, right on my face,
Congratulations to Lauren Friesen of Surrey for being Of how I’m feeling about the life I don’t bother to embrace.
selected as a finalist in this contest thanks to her poem Homeless on the sidewalk, sitting all alone.
submission titled What ‘Home’ Means to Me (included My name, and history, remaining unknown.
right). Lauren chose the Greater Vancouver affiliate as Needing a home so badly I might cry,
the recipient of her $1000 Habitat donation, courtesy of Watching the luckier people passing by.
Genworth. Kyle Dingle of Toronto, Ontario was awarded Sad and lonely, unfortunate and confused,
the grand prize of $60,000 which he donated to the St. Pedestrians at the bus stop seem amused.
John’s affiliate office. As a result of this year’s contest,
I don’t have a job, friends, or money,
Genworth Financial Canada has contributed over
But this is the thing that really bugs me.
$100,000 to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Canada!
I don’t have a place to call my own,
To relax and sit back, where the real me can be shown.
That special abode where my feelings are safe,
Where I can feel comfortable, with a smile on my face.
I don’t care if it’s a cube, a pyramid, or a dome,
THE ANNUAL BC CHAPTER OF But the thing I need most is called a home.
INTERNATIONAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Association Golf Tournament
WHEN: Thursday, July 22, 2010 LEGACY GIFTS:
WHERE: Westwood Plateau Golf Club, You can give a gift that will impact people’s lives in
3251 Plateau Boulevard, Coquitlam perpetuity! When you make a bequest in your will, your
WHAT: The BC Chapter of the International Facility contribution will help Habitat for Humanity Greater
Management Association (IFMA) is hosting their Vancouver work toward the vision of: “a world where
annual golf tournament this summer, with all net everyone has a safe and decent place to live.”
proceeds going towards Habitat for Humanity There are many ways to create your gift: from a beneficiary
Greater Vancouver. This Texas Scramble format designation on an insurance policy, to leaving investments
event will include a west coast buffet dinner, silent or property or a monetary donation. If you would like
auction, prize holes and much, much more. Come out to consider this option, please contact your financial or
and have a great time while supporting Habitat. legal advisor or Gayle Webster, Director of Resources &
COST: $195 per person / Foursomes $185 per person Communications at 604.681.5618, ext.29, at Habitat for
Humanity Greater Vancouver for more information.
HOW: Register online at www.ifmabc.org
or contact Jason Davies at (604) 468-9400
THANK YOU! to our current Phase 5 Sponsors:
$100,000+ $20,000+ $10,000+ $5,000+ SUPPORTERS +
BC Housing BC Hydro Commonwealth Barrick Gold GIFTS-IN-KIND
Best Buy Canada Insurance Best Buy Geek Squad Colliers International
$75,000+ CitiFinancial Great West Life CSA International Easy Care Restoration Ltd.
Delta Hotels & Resorts JP Morgan Chase
eBay Foundation Fluor Canada Ltd Homelife Benchmark Realty
Home Depot Nissan Canada Cloverdale
Genworth Financial Global Collective Design
Investors Group NYK Line Goldcorp HSBC Canada
$50,000+
Teekay Corporation Omni Corporation Herman Miller Lafarge Construction Materials
Real Estate Foundation
of BC Robert L. Conconi Ideaca Mainland Sand & Gravel
Foundation Maple Leaf Disposal Ltd.
Rio Tinto Alcan Mackenzie Financial
TD Canada Trust Pacific Church
SAP Business Objects
Westminster Savings Proquip On-Site Diesel Refueling
Vancouver Opera
Credit Union
RBC Foundation
Roofing Contractors Association
of British Columbia
RR Donnelley
St George’s & Crofton House
Schools
Team Vancouver Volunteers
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TOTAL DONATION WHAT BEING A MEMBER MEANS
As a member of Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater
(INCLUDING MEMBERSHIP FEE) $: Vancouver you will be entitled to: a yearly tax receipt for your
membership fee, The Blueprint newsletter, an invitation to
our Annual General Meeting and opportunities to participate
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