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Habitat for Humanity Yukon |
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About Us Habitat for Humanity is an independent, non-profit, ecumenical housing program dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing by building homes in partnership with families in need. The mandate of Habitat is to provide simple, decent, affordable housing to those who would not qualify or be able to afford a conventional mortgage. The Habitat program is about home ownership, a long-term solution designed to break the poverty cycle. Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 in Americus, Georgia. The program developed from the concept of "partnership housing", based on Christian principles, 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's ministry brought the organization national visibility and sparked interest in Habitat's work across the nation. Habitat for Humanity Canada (HFHC) was born in 1985, with the formation of the first Canadian affiliate in Winkler Manitoba. In early 1988 an HFHC national office was established, which is currently located in Waterloo, Ontario. 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. Habitat for Humanity Yukon Habitat for Humanity Canada is congratulating its newest affiliate. For the first time, the non-profit organization is welcoming a group from North of 60, and the first affiliate in all three territories. Habitat for Humanity Yukon Society was given official affiliate status in September 2004, after a unanimous vote of approval from the National board of directors. Habitat Yukon president Todd Hardy says the announcement comes after two years of hard work from volunteers. Habitat Yukon successfully completed the first Habitat for Humanity house in Canada north of 60 in December 2006. We are in the process of planning to build our second house in 2008. We will be seeking new families to partner with in the fall of 2007. Our board members are:
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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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