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Our Charities
Last year, we selected the Canadian Landmine Foundation as our charity of choice. Landmine removal and assistance to landmine survivors is an important issue for Paul McCartney, the Goodwill Ambassador for the international Adopt-A-Minefield organization. This year, a new hand-wired Vox AC15H1TV guitar amplifier signed by Sir Paul McCartney was auctioned to support the cause. We continue to urge our guests to support the Canadian Landmine Foundation by contributing here.
This year, Habitat for Humanity Canada is our charity of choice.
The Habitat for Humanity movement was founded in 1976 in Americus, Georgia. The program developed from the concept of "partnership housing" where those in need of adequate shelter work side by side with volunteers from all walks of life to build simple, decent houses.
In 1984 Habitat's most famous volunteer, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, along with his wife, Rosalyn, participated in their first Habitat build project. Their personal involvement in Habitat brought the organization increased visibility and sparked interest in Habitat's work throughout North America and around the world.
In 1985 the movement spread to Canada with the formation of the first Canadian affiliate in Winkler, Manitoba. From these simple beginnings the Habitat for Humanity movement in Canada has grown to 70 affiliates in 10 provinces and two territories and has been successful in placing more than 1,000 families into new homes.
Habitat for Humanity now spans over 90 countries and is responsible for placing over 225,000 families into new homes around the world. See www.habitat.ca.
This year, Habitat for Humanity Canada is our charity of choice.
The Habitat for Humanity movement was founded in 1976 in Americus, Georgia. The program developed from the concept of "partnership housing" where those in need of adequate shelter work side by side with volunteers from all walks of life to build simple, decent houses.
In 1984 Habitat's most famous volunteer, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, along with his wife, Rosalyn, participated in their first Habitat build project. Their personal involvement in Habitat brought the organization increased visibility and sparked interest in Habitat's work throughout North America and around the world.
In 1985 the movement spread to Canada with the formation of the first Canadian affiliate in Winkler, Manitoba. From these simple beginnings the Habitat for Humanity movement in Canada has grown to 70 affiliates in 10 provinces and two territories and has been successful in placing more than 1,000 families into new homes.
Habitat for Humanity now spans over 90 countries and is responsible for placing over 225,000 families into new homes around the world. See www.habitat.ca.
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