Habitat for Humanity Heartland Amalgamating with Habitat for Humanity Brant-Norfolk

Monday, 11 January 2021 05:52

Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario will be joining forces with Habitat for Humanity Brant-Norfolk.

BRANT/NORFOLK - Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario and Habitat for Humanity Brant-Norfolk affiliates are amalgamating.

Chair of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario says the amalgamation will help them serve more families in Brantford, Brant, Elgin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford and Perth.

“We are very excited about this announcement. One thing is constant for everyone in the world: No matter where we come from or how old we are, we all need a safe place to live in order to thrive. Owning a home in a safe and decent environment provides the kind of strength and stability every family deserves. There is an increasing demand for affordable housing creating barriers for many families - this merger will help us with the scale required to fill this need for more families.”

The Chair for the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity Brant-Norfolk is also excited about the news.

“With the help and hard work of our donors, volunteers, and staff, more families will have affordable places to live, spaces where they can live healthier, gather together, build memories and plan for a brighter future. That’s really what this amalgamation is all about.”

The two organizations will now operate as Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario. They will continue to serve Brantford, Brant, Elgin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford and Perth.

The organization is now responsible for 9 ReStore locations. Restore generates money for Habitat projects by selling new and gently used building supplies and furniture.

CEO for Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario Brian Elliot says a Habitat home is a strong foundation for a family, an opportunity on which they can build a better life.

"Strong and stable homes help build strong and stable communities. This is why Habitat Heartland Ontario is thrilled to join forces with our friends at Habitat Brant-Norfolk. This amalgamation is an opportunity for growth that brings together our two affiliates under one common goal, to strengthen our communities by partnering with families and individuals to help them achieve affordable homeownership. We will grow together as one team, combining our expertise, operational capabilities and resources to ensure our work in the communities we serve is wide-reaching and inclusive. We believe that every one of us deserves a safe, decent, affordable place to live, and our past success in expanding territories will serve us well as we strengthen our joint mission.”

Both organizations already have a long history of working together.