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Province Supports Fifth Habitat for Humanity Home in Moose Jaw

Released on October 31, 2014

Construction of a fifth Habitat for Humanity home in Moose Jaw was officially launched at a special ceremony today.  Located at 517 Home Street West, the single family bi-level home received $65,000 in funding from the province through the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC).  The home is also supported in part by Mosaic Potash Corporation and the City of Moose Jaw.

“We are proud to support the fifth Habitat for Humanity home in Moose Jaw,” Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence said on behalf of Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Donna Harpauer.  “The true strength of our province is found in the compassion and generosity of its people, and this is certainly true of Habitat for Humanity and its many partners.  Together, we are working to keep Saskatchewan strong and to help make life more affordable for families in greatest housing need.”

In the 2014-15 Budget, the province committed a further $750,000 delivered through the SHC 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 total includes $600,000 from the province’s Summit Action Fund.

This funding supports builds in 12 communities across the province including Duck Lake, Fort Qu’Appelle, Humboldt, Lloydminster, Melfort, Moose Jaw, Nipawin, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Weyburn and Yorkton.

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

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