Habitat for Humanity Huron County (HFH HC) is planning its busiest year since its inception. Expansion in ReStore operations and the organization’s sixth build in Huron County highlight the coming year’s plans. Executive Director Kevin Morrison reports growth in all areas of the organization. "We’ve seen substantial growth in the last year and a half," he explains. "We are so appreciative of the support we’ve had, and continue to have, from the people and businesses of Huron County."

Seaforth Build To Break Ground This Spring

Plans for HFH HC’s sixth build in Seaforth are well underway. A partner family has been selected and they are anxious for activities on the site to begin. Murray and Kristin Ward, and their infant son Rory, will be the residents of the newest Habitat build. "Murray and I are overwhelmed at people’s generosity," Kristin comments as she ponders the many volunteers in the Habitat organization. The "Blessing of the Build" is scheduled for April 24 at the Seaforth site on 152 Sparling Street at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome. Construction is slated to begin on May 3.

To support Habitat’s building plans, HFH HC will be planning a variety of fund raising campaigns. Watch for details as events unfold.

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, independent housing program made up of affiliates that are locally managed. Habitat for Humanity Huron County is made up of volunteers and hired staff. Habitat provides a "hand up, not a hand out" by selling homes to qualified families through "sweat equity", no profit builds and no interest mortgages. Each local affiliate must meet the strict guidelines of Habitat for Humanity Canada. Started in 1976 in the United States, Habitat for Humanity now enjoys success in 87 countries around the globe. Habitat came to Canada in 1985 and thus far has built over 2000 homes.

Habitat for Humanity Huron county can be contacted at www.habitathuroncounty.ca, 519-612-1612, or P.O. Box 453, Goderich, Ontario. N7A 4C7.