Habitat for Humanity York Region |
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| Record Details | ||||
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| Established | 2001 | |||
| Funding | Donations - corporate, foundation and individuals ; monies also raised through sales at the ReStore | |||
| Meetings | Annual General Meeting held each spring | |||
| Print Material | Brochures; Annual Report; flyers; information sheets | |||
| Alternate Name | Habitat York | |||
| Address Notes | Newmarket | |||
| Address | Hollingshead House 449 Eagle St Newmarket, ON L3Y 1K7 View Google Map | |||
| Mailing Address | 449 Eagle St Newmarket, ON L3Y 1K7 | |||
| Office Phone | 905-868-8722 | |||
| Fax | 905-868-8724 | |||
| inquiries@habitatyork.ca | ||||
| Website | www.habitatyork.ca | |||
| Executive 1 | Tom Taylor, Acting Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity York Region; Phone: 905-868-8722 ext 25; Fax: 905-868-8724; Email: executivedirector@habitatyork.ca | |||
| Contact 1 | Kate Higgins, Event Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity York Region; Phone: 905-868-8722 ext 26; Fax: 905-868-8724; Email: fundraising@habitatyork.ca | |||
| Areas Served | York Region ; Serves all of York Region | |||
| Intersection | North east corner of Eagle and Church Streets | |||
| Hours | Corporate Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Newmarket ReStore: Mon-Sat 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Wed evening to 8 pm Vaughan ReStore: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Accepts applications from qualified families looking for simple, decent, affordable housing * eligibility requirements: current annual income is at or below the GTA Low Income Cut-Offs (LICO’s); earn a steady monthly income sufficient to pay a long term, interest-free mortgage; you have a need for adequate shelter, such as: current shelter has problems heating system, water supply, electricity, bathrooms, kitchen, structure, handicap accessibility, etc; current shelter has inadequate number of bedrooms as determined by: 1) Number of people in the household; 2) Ages of household members; 3) Sex of household members; current neighbourhood is unsuitable (unsanitary or unsafe); current housing payment exceeds 35% of gross income and is unaffordable; unable to obtain a conventional mortgage; willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity and contribute 500 hours of volunteer service (“Sweat Equity”); you have been a resident of York Region or Bradford/West Gwillimbury for at least one year | |||
| Application | Contact Habitat for Humanity York Region to obtain an Family Partner Application and further details on all of the eligibility criteria * visit our Affiliate Office at 449 Eagle Street in Newmarket (corner of Eagle and Church Street), Mon-Sat from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, call 905-868-8722, or e-mail our office info@habitatyork.ca | |||
| Description | A charitable organization whose mandate is to provide safe, affordable housing for partner families * all donated money goes directly to the building of homes | |||
| Subjects | Families ; Housing ; Housing cooperatives ; Low income housing ; Volunteering | |||
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible | |||
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