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Welcome to our website!
Todd Hardy with Joanne Fairlie holding the cheque for the first half of our duplex.
When you do something, you should burn yourself completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself. Shunryu Suzuki (1905-1971) One of Todd's Zen lessons. Born May 17, 1957. Died July 28,2010 It is with the deepest regret that we announce the passing of Todd Hardy, our founder and president. Todd died in his home, surrounded by his beloved family: his wife Louise; his children Lymond, Tess, Tytus and Janelle; and, his granddaughter Ellazora. Todd was passionate about Habitat for Humanity Yukon, and he was instrumental in its founding seven years ago. In spite of fighting leukemia for the past four years, Todd was always involved in our activities, even from his hospital bed in Vancouver. He kept in constant touch, emailing suggestions and updates right to the very end. Todd will be sorely missed. Two families in, three to go! The second half of our duplex at 75 Keewenaw, in Copper Ridge, has been finished and Cheryl and her family are now the proud owners of their new home. With the duplex completed, we can turn our attention to working on the triplex at 810 Wheeler Street. Now that the staff and students in the Trades and Technology department at Yukon College have completed their work on Phoenix Rising, the staff and inmates at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre have moved in to work on the unit. They have done great work with some carpentry and they have put in all of the drywall. Two families have been selected for the triplex, and we expect to confirm a third family very soon. The two families selected thus far have been looking at colour schemes for the siding. Yukon Housing, a very important partner, has made a video of the work on Phoenix Rising. Please check it out here. As soon as our duplex is finished, we will move on to complete the three units of Phoenix Rising. A Message From Todd It is always exciting to see a great idea turn into a great reality. In a relatively short span of time, the Yukon chapter of Habitat for Humanity progressed from a noble concept to a practical plan of action. What we are committed to do together is not just about houses, it is about hope. It is about community values and community leadership. It is about setting a higher standard for affordable housing. Most of all, it is about Yukoners helping Yukoners in a constructive, supportive environment. If you would like to make a difference in our community, I encourage you to remember the words of the great blues artists, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, and "Get on Board"! Todd Hardy, President, Habitat for Humanity Yukon Society |
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Habitat for Humanity Yukon Box 31118 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5P7 Tel: (867) 456-4349 E-mail: info@habitatyukon.org |
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