Inside this issue:

Chairs’ Message 2

Women Build 3

Moving Time 4

Faith Relations 5

Volunteer Zone 6

Construction Corner 7

Habitat International 8

Rain or shine, we were deter-mined to get it done. Despite the weather, over 300 Habitat volunteers and supporters an-swered the call for our “Eight H o u s e s i n E i g h t Days” project. Rain was a significant prob-lem with this years’ build. Specifically, we had too much of it. Right from the first day of the build, the ground was already quite saturated with water, and as with any wet construction site, mud is always a problem. This, however, did not prevent the dedicated indi-viduals and g r o u p s f r o m

push-i n g forward o n the first day. The second day of the build was a different story. Heavy rains the evening before and into the morning of the second build day forced our construc-

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tion team to cancel building for the day. “It was just too wet”, says Wayne Sage, Project Manager with Habitat Winnipeg. “At this stage of construction, safety is of p a r a -m o u n t concern, and on a day

like this, there is just too many things

that can go

wrong.”

All this changed on

t h e t h i r d d a y. W i t h Larry Updike from CJOB broadcasting live from the build site, volunteers

did not disappoint. Working through mud and cold, the push was on to make up for lost time. By the end of the week, most homes had siding on and were ready to lock up. This summer has been one of

the worst in Winnipeg’s history. Considering what we have accom-

plished, our families will see this summer as one of

Winnipeg’s best!

When I look back on the summer of 2004, I will remember it as a fabu-lous sum-mer….yes I do live in W i n n i p e g

and no I’m not suffering

a memory loss. I can honestly say it was a great summer be-cause 15 families will now ex-perience the pride of home own-ership through their partnership with Habitat for Humanity Win-nipeg. Their new homes are lo-cated in Winnipeg, Steinbach and Selkirk, and are a result of the commitment of volunteers, sponsors and Habitat staff. Through the efforts of this dedi-cated team the dream of owning a home has become a reality for our partner families. The Board of Directors of Habi-tat Winnipeg is committed to Habitat’s mission of providing safe, decent, affordable housing for low-income families. We are composed of dedicated volun-teers who are deeply concerned about the problems of poverty housing within our own com-munity and are focused on mak-ing a difference. The Board de-termines policy and oversees the operations of Habitat Winnipeg, however, our commitment does-n’t end at the boardroom table. Directors work alongside our partner families and volunteers

during the builds in Winnipeg or at one of our Chapter loca-tions; we are active participants in fundraisers such as the Cycle of Hope and the Builders’ Ball and members of committees such as Family Selection and Faith Relations. Each of these endeavours allows us to be part of the goal of providing families with a new level of respect, dig-nity, and hope for the future through home ownership. Millard Fuller, President of Habitat for Humanity Interna-tional wrote “From small some-thing’s full of faith and love does great positive change take place”. For all of us involved with Habitat Winnipeg it’s im-portant to keep that positive change flowing. How does that change happen? One way is by spreading the word of Habitat’s mission. With greater awareness we encourage others to become involved in our goal. Since 1975 Habitat has built more than 175,000 homes for nearly 900,000 peo-ple worldwide. Now, working in over 100 countries, there is a Habitat home built every 26 minutes. In Canada, Habitat Winnipeg is the largest and most productive affiliate. By the end of 2004 we will have built 115 homes within our own com-munity. Our partner families for 2005 have already been selected and are working on their sweat eq-

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Sylvia Main Chair, 2004-2005

uity. It’s not too early to think about how you can become involved in our goal of build-ing 15 homes in the next year.

· Use your construction skills as a volunteer on a build

· Become part of a com-

mittee and put your heart and hands into action

· Involve your company

or your faith commu-nity as a sponsor

· Support our building

program by shopping at our Re-Store

The joy of being involved with Habitat means always having a message to share and a heart warming story to tell. We celebrate the positives….that families, volunteers and spon-sors can come together in a spirit of true compassion to build homes….to build hope. I encourage you to become part of the change for families in need. Sylvia Main Chair, Board of Directors Habitat for Humanity Winni-peg

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How • If you’ve never swung a

hammer or held a saw, don’t worry...we’ll teach you! Women Build volunteers will receive training through a series of pre-build work-shops covering a range of topics from learning the parts of a house to handling power-tools and installing siding. Habitat profession-als oversee every build to ensure construction of high-quality homes that meet all standards. The workshops 101 will start late this fall and continue through the winter.

Why • The Women Build gives

women the opportunity to learn construction skills, while building a new home for a low-income working family in Winnipeg. The pro-gram is about including women, not excluding men. Women will make up the ma-jority of the construction crew and volunteers, and will have the opportunity to learn the trades through a series of workshops prior to the build. When construction begins in the spring, volunteers will have a chance to use those

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Rosalynn and I sent out a large number of fundrais-ing letters

for Habitat for Humanity, spend occasional days on Habitat pro-jects near our home, and join with others for a week each year to build a number of complete homes. To date, we have done this in New York City; Tijuana, Mex-ico; Liberty City in Miami; Philadelphia; Chicago; Winni-

peg, Manitoba; Atlanta; Char-lotte, North Carolina; the Watts area in Los Angeles; and the Appalachian Mountain region in Kentucky. Rosalyn and I enjoy vacations, and we could go to Hawaii or on a Caribbean cruise every sum-mer for about the same amount it cost us to travel to one of the Habitat building sites. But when I look back on the last 12 years or so, I see that some of my most memorable and gratifying experiences were

when I joined other volunteers, saw their extraordinary commit-ments, and worked to exhaustion building a house alongside the formerly forgotten family who would live there. These exhilarating occasions have been rare in my life, but I have learned that the opportuni-ties are always there , for any of us. • Jimmy Carter in Living

Faith

Hammer Time

1st Annual Women Build Spring 2005

skills in a supportive environ-ment to help us build a better community.

• HFHW Women Build will also need volunteers in areas other than construction related duties, such as Food Services, Fundraising, Registration and more

YOU’RE INVITED...to become a volunteer with Habitat for Hu-manity and the Women Build.

If you would like more informa-tion on becoming involved, con-tact Dale Aymont, Manager of People Services at 233-5160.

Pre-Build—Last Week in April, 2005 Blitz Build—May 28 to June 4, 2005 Post Build—June 16, 17 &18, 2005 —June 23, 24 & 25, 2005

for 44 years, have 10 children and 14 grandchildren. Frank’s health has deteriorated in the past few years due to Parkin-son’s disease – but he remains at home with the love and care of his wife. Phyllis realizes they may eventually need to move because of Frank’s physi-cal limitations, nevertheless, they plan to keep the house in the family and pass it on to their children. Phyllis often wonders what life would have been like for their family had it not been for the

Our sincere thanks to Phil Manore and Tim Horton’s for providing these children a sum-mer vacation they will never forget!

Four children from Habitat families went on an exciting ad-venture this summer! They left for Tim Horton’s Camp with butterflies in their stomach as they boarded a plane for the first time. They were sure they would have a great time – and once they arrived they experi-enced all sorts of new and excit-ing things. Any worries about

being homesick quickly disap-peared and they realized the hardest thing about going to camp was leaving on the last day. They made wonderful friends, experienced new things, and were sad to see the week come to an end. They took these memories with them as the summer ended and a new school year began.

opportunity to own their own home. They love their Inkster Avenue house which provided the family with stability and a strong sense of community. This house has seen the laugh-ter of many children and is a place where grown children return with their children - a place that so many in the fam-ily call “home”. Congratulations Phyllis and Frank – We wish you and your family all the best!

Phyllis and Frank Chief moved into their Habitat home fourteen years ago. After making their final payment this summer - they’re mortgage free! What does Phyllis have in store now that the house is paid for? She doesn’t have plans for a shop-ping spree or a vacation, instead she wants to save for the future and help out her children. Not surprising since Phyllis and Frank have opened their hearts and home to help others throughout the years. The Chiefs have been married

Twelve families in Winnipeg, two in Steinbach and one in Sel-kirk are packing up and moving into their new homes! After picking out colours and counter-tops……shingles and siding….the final choices have been made and the houses are nearly complete! The hard work of

homeowners and volunteers made the dream of homeowner-ship a reality for these fifteen families. We wish the families all the best as they experience the joys of homeownership for the first time.

It’s Moving Time!

Tim Horton’s—Back from Camp and Back to School!

Mortgage Free...

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The House Dedication for the Transcona Build is on October 23, 2004, Noon at 1221 Kildare Avenue East. Please join the celebration as families receive the keys to their new homes!

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Delegates...Coming to Winnipeg! Habitat for Humanity Winni-peg is please to announce that we will be hosting the Habitat for Humanity Canada National Planning Conference in Win-nipeg, November 12 through to November 15. To be held at the new Inn at the Forks, over 60 delegates will meet and discuss Habi-tat’s mission, vision, values and priorities in Canada.

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2nd Annual Builders Ball

The 2nd Annual Habitat for Hu-manity Winnipeg Builders Ball is fast approaching! Please join us on Saturday, No-vember 13 at the Fairmont Hotel for a terrific evening. Reception at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by a silent and live auc-tion. Come out and help us build one more house! For tickets, call Jane Hiebert at 233-5160, ext 200. �

group? Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg would be honoured to make a presentation to members of your congregation. Speakers are avail-able to make a PowerPoint pres-entation to your group, lasting ap-proximately 20 minutes. For more information phone our Faith Rela-tions Coordinator at 233-5160 The key to the success of Habi-tat’s program is partnership. Habitat for Humanity Winni-peg, welcomes the support, par-ticipation and partnership of people of all faith, ethnic back-grounds and economic re-sources. “Do for others what you would like them to do for you” - NLT Matthew 7:12 Al Leighton Resource Development Manager

Here at Habitat for Humanity, we are fortunate to have many congregations, organizations, and service clubs who partner with families to build houses. We’d like to include you on our list of supporters! Eastview Community Church sponsored a home for the Hasani family this year. The church, with approximately 450 members, has been a Habitat house sponsor for the past three years. Sponsoring a house is a daunting task; raising funds is-n’t easy. So why does Eastview do it year after year?

Besides being one of the most purely gratifying experiences of your life, house sponsorship un-doubtedly requires a tremen-dous amount of work. Team-work, persistence, dedication and truly selfless spirits are key ingredients in any house spon-sorship. However, the experi-ence of physically constructing a home with a family, who oth-erwise would not be able to af-ford one, is something very few people are privileged to be in-volved with. Your congregation will benefit by helping to provide a family in need with adequate housing. This instills a spirit of coopera-tion and provides visible evi-dence of a congregation's care and concern for its local com-munity. Would you like to share the Habitat experience with your

Faith Relations

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“The word became flesh and blood, and moved into the

neighbourhood” John 1:14 :: (MSG)

Playhouses for Hope

We are now looking for spon-sors for our annual Playhouses for Hope fundraiser. Sponsors may be individuals or organizations willing to contrib-ute $3000 towards the construc-tion of a Playhouse.. Playhouse designs are available for viewing at the Habitat Win-nipeg offices. For more infor-mation, call Wayne Sage, Pro-ject Manager at 233-5160, ext 211. �

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Homeowners, we have new…

Sleigh Beds Coffee Tables

Bookcases Occasional Tables

Frames for Hall Mirrors Chairs—of all types Lots of New Paint

Moldings/Casings—All Shapes/Sizes Tools—Just Arrived

Cabinet Doors Lighting Fixtures

20,000 sq ft!

Come Visit Your New HOME IMPROVEMENT OUTLET

Re-Store Your Home Improvement Outlet

2004-2005 Board of Directors

Sylvia Main - Chair Adam L. Levene - Vice Chair Olenka Antymniuk Heather Carruthers Dean Peachey John Froese Brent Heckert John R. Loewen John Longbottom Sean Marek Sieg Hiebert - Southeast Chapter Doreen Oliver - Selkirk Chapter Lynne Rochon - Chez-soi Chapter Ken Bishop - Ex-officio Jane Hiebert - Ex-officio

Management Staff Ken Bishop Chief Executive Officer Jane Hiebert Office Manager Wayne Sage Project Manager Bonnie Snow Family Services Coordinator Cyndy Goos Accounting Manager Dale Aymont Manager, People Services Al Leighton Resource Development Manager Don Koseda Procurement Manager Murray Draper Re-Store Assistant Manager

It’s been a great start! Since joining Habitat Winnipeg in May, I have had the opportunity to meet a great many wonderful people whom all have the same desire...To eliminate poverty housing in Winnipeg. My first Blitz Build was nothing less than inspiring! I remember the first day of the build in Au-gust when I first saw all these in-credible people working toward the singular goal of getting these homes completed so deserving families can have a decent place to live and raise a family. It was like nothing I have ever seen. Thank you all! A big thanks goes to First Men-nonite Church for the successful blitz of 476 Young Street and the

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Ser-vices for their blitz of 590 Pritchard Avenue. These homes went up in record time and the families are grateful they will have the opportunity to soon move in! Moving forward, we still have many important goals to accom-plish. The work on the Kildare Avenue homes is not quite done and we still need experi-enced finishers to complete the work. Additionally, the Pritchard and Young Street homes have finishing work which will need to be com-pleted. If you are able to assist in these project, please call me at 233-5160, ext 202. Thanks again everyone for an-other successful building sea-son. Dale Aymont Manager, People Services

They say it was the worst sum-mer and most rain in 120 years of Manitoba history. Develop-ers and builders all over the city have been scrambling, yet failing to get projects com-pleted as fall and winter looms in the not to distant future. So what happened with the grand plans of Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg for the summer of 2004? Everything that was supposed to! To reaffirm my belief that you could never pay an employee enough money to work as hard and be as dedicated as a Habi-tat volunteer, and in spite of all mother nature threw at us, I am very pleased to report that all the Habitat for Humanity move-in dates have not had to be changed. We are on sched-ule for yet another successful build season. I take my hat off to the volunteers, that day after day, lugged the gumbo and gave it all for such a worthy cause. I am so proud to be a

part of such a group. With that said it is time to set our sights on next years plans. We are actively seeking out and identifying new properties with the potential to be home for the next two or three Habitat build seasons. Next year will be such an exciting year! Be sure to send those applications in early. For those of you interested and of the correct persuasion, next year will also see Winnipeg’s first Women build. Thank you all so much for the past year, and for your time and dedication In closing, I would just ask you to try and remem-ber to support those suppliers and companies that assist us so much in our mission to provide safe decent affordable housing to those so desperately in need. Wayne Sage Project Manager

The Construction Corner

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Thank-you to our House Sponsors

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affordable housing for low income families

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Whirlpool Celebrates Milestone in Appliance Donations Habitat for Humanity Interna-tional announced that appli-ance maker Whirlpool Corp surpassed the 50,000 mile-stone in appliance donations to its organization. Since 1999, the appliance maker has committed to do-nate a refrigerator and range to every Habitat home built in North America, reportedly providing more than 26,000 families with the two appli-ances. In addition to donating appli-ances, Whirlpool employees have volunteer throughout the years to build Habitat homes

in their communities. Whirlpool announced earlier this year it is expanding its part-nership with Habitat for Hu-manity International. In March 2004, Whirlpool announced plans to support Habitat's work throughout Europe, Central Asia, and South Africa with product and financial donations.