Released on June 20, 2014
A Yorkton family is beginning a new chapter in their lives after receiving keys to their new Habitat for Humanity home at a special presentation held today. The project received $50,000 in funding assistance from the Government of Saskatchewan through Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. Other funding sources and community partners include $10,000 from the Painted Hand Casino and $12,500 from the Yorkton Realtor’s Association. In addition, Hyundai Yorkton provided a Hyundai Accent car which was raffled and raised $12,500.“This build, and other Habitat builds across the province, means that more Saskatchewan families are able to live in a place where they can truly call home,” Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit said on behalf of Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Donna Harpauer. “Homeownership is a big step toward improving a family’s quality of life, and we are proud to partner with Habitat and its partners to help make that happen. This is an important part of our Plan for Growth, which includes making sure that Saskatchewan families have access to safe, quality homes that meet their needs.”
“Key ceremonies are by far the most inspiring part of the Habitat build experience,” Co-Chairs of Habitat Yorkton Project Vern and Kathy Novak said. “Today marks the beginning of a new life for another Habitat partner family in Yorkton and we are excited to welcome them home.”
Located at 130 Tupper Street in Yorkton, the home is a three-bedroom single family bungalow, constructed on a concrete slab without a basement. The home is approximately 1,250 square feet or 116 square metres. The home also accommodates wheelchair mobility.
In the 2014-15 Budget, the province committed an additional $750,000 through the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation to help build an additional 12 new Habitat for Humanity homes throughout Saskatchewan. This brings the government’s commitment to Habitat for Humanity to a total of $7.85 million since March 2009.
This funding supports builds in 12 communities across the province including Regina, Prince Albert, Lloydminster, Saskatoon, Nipawin, Yorkton, Moose Jaw, Humboldt, Duck Lake, Fort Qu’Appelle, Weyburn and Melfort.
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation now provides $65,000 per home in funding for homes starting construction. This is up from the $50,000 per home which was provided up to March 2014.
Habitat is one of the few organizations whose distinct delivery model continues to provide viable homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income families. Each selected Habitat partner family contributes 500 partnering hours to build their home and other Habitat for Humanity homes, and participates in valuable training and preparation sessions.
To learn more about Habitat for Humanity and their work across Saskatchewan, visit www.habitat.ca.
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For more information, contact:
Linda Saliken
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0246