ReStore Grand Opening - June 12th - 12:00 ***update***

Habitat Fredericton is opening its own store, ReStore that is! The Fredericton ReStore carries new hardware related items donated from local business, the "Re" in ReStore also means that items have been donated that are slightly used and sold to you.

Although the grand opening is at noon, the ReStore will be open 9-5 Saturday June 12th.

The New ReStore location is at 125 Whiting Road - next to the former location of Leons furniture store. Call for hours, for volunteering for shifts, for donating at 462-4881.

AGM at the Delta Hotel at 7pm Monday May 31th

If youd like to learn more about Habitat Fredericton, please drop into our annual general meeting (AGM) at the Delta Hotel at 7pm Monday May 31th and hear our plans. It is "exciting times" at Habitat Fredericton!

Habitat for Humanity Fredericton Area

HFH Fredericton is looking to hire a Restore Manager for May 2010. Click here for ReStore Manager Job Description.

Habitat for Humanity Fredericton Area Inc. was established in 1999 and incorporated in 2001, and serves York, Queens, and Sunbury Counties. To date, we have built four homes in the Fredericton area and two in Carleton County. Our goals are to open and operate a Restore that will sell good, used building materials, and to build several homes/year for families in need.

To Apply: Send resume to Restore Committee read full descriction for details.

Restore location

Fredericton restore opening in our permanent location to be announced late spring 2010

Restore open for business

Restore now has it's own page! Keep refering to it for future yard sales dates and items. The restore is open at its current location at 247 Dundonald Street.

Yard Sale / Saturday October 10th

Specializing in new to you building materials

100% of the proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity Fredericton Area Inc. supporting affordable housing in the local area one family at a time.

If you have building materials to donate to the Habitat Yard sale, please call Mike at 474 1520 or email at mike@habitatfredericton.com and arrange a mutually convenient time for drop off/pickup.

Saturday October 10th
7am—noon
Rain or shine
247 Dundonald Street, Fredericton
restore@habitatfredericton.com
474-1520
ReStore: 462-4881

Emco charity golf tournament

Emco Building Products Corp. is holding a charity golf tournament in support of Habitat for Humanity Fredericton inc.

Carman Creek Golf Course(Adjacent to Ramada Hotel)

Aug. 15th, 2009; Tee offs 9-10 am

Cost: $35.00/person for a round of golf, a prize for everyone and a steak dinner! Build a team or join one. To register, contact Colin or Mark at EMCO: rotarytrip@hotmail.com or 455 8474

Aug. 13-14th: Come out to the EMCO Trade Show at the Ramada Hotel to see the latest in plumbing and heating products. Everyone is welcome!

Thursday Aug 13, 5-8pm
Friday Aug 14, 10-4; 5-9pm

to print click here for a PDF version. Print it, post it in your office for others to see.

Elk's Build

The Elks of Canada have nationally begun to get involved with helping with Habitat builds. The "local" Elks would like to become involved with our affiliate and to kick off a promising partnership, they got together and built a shed during their Annual General Meeting at the Fredericton Inn on Monday afternoon. The shed will be donated to Habitat for Humanity to sell as a fundraiser.

"Here are some photos from the shed build on Monday. We had a great time working with the Elk's team"
-Diane

Applications

We are not in the position to accept applications at the present time as we have been unable to locate suitable land to build on. If you feel you meet the criteria for a Habitat home we would be pleased to put your name on a waiting list. Please contact us @ info@habitatfredericton.com or 506- 474-1520.

Delta Patio Fundraiser - THIS FRIDAY!

Habitat for Humanity Patio Fundraiser, June 5th 2009. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Habitat Fredericton and the Delta are hosting a fundraiser to coincide with the opening of the Delta patio and to help raise funds to build our 7th Habitat home. A poster is attached but the event highlights are:

• Patio Fundraiser this Friday, June 5th, anytime between 4-7:00 pm
• At the Delta's outdoor patio, coinciding with the opening of their Patio and new menu
• Each $50 ticket will buy you:
• A $40 charitable donation receipt for income tax
• Live music, a complimentary glass of wine and generous serving of appetizers from the new summer menu - there'll be enough for supper so don't eat before you come!
• An opportunity to hear first hand how Habitat Homeownership has changed one family
• A silent auction of items to bid on, including a 1-night stay at Kingswood and 2 at Mactaquac, Bejewel jewellery valued at $365; an original VREDs jersey - 2009 National Champion, 1 night stay at St. Andrew's, 1 night stay at any Delta in Canada; leather chair from Covey's; and much more...

You can buy your tickets at the door, or by calling 451-7929. Hope to see you there!

Habitat for Humanity gets boost

Published Monday June 1st, 2009, Daily Gleaner

The employees took part in Operation Raise the Roof, a competitive race in which teams ran around the city collecting items which they then used to build a birdhouse in the race's final leg.

They raised money by holding bake sales and soliciting donations from colleagues, friends and family in the lead up to the race. Thirty workers participated.

Finding land to build on big problem for Habitat

Published Saturday May 16th, 2009, Daily Gleaner

Habitat for Humanity Fredericton Area Inc. is on the hunt for donated or discounted land in order to build another affordable house for a financially strapped family in the Fredericton area.

The non-profit, charitable organization helps low-income families invest in a home of their own by facilitating an interest-free mortgage and by rounding up donated materials and labour.

Good afternoon everyone,

The Delta Call center in Fredericton is hoping to raise $10 000 for HFHF with their Amazing race on May 23rd in Grand Sault and 30th in Fredericton. Both races will be followed by an evening of more fund raising in local bars.

Please find attached all info and promote as much as you can to make sure that they have as many team as possible.

• Invitation Email
• Corporate Sponsorship package '09
• Team Captain's Guide

Thank you

Martin Gilbert | martin.gilbert@deltafredericton.com

Director of Sales & Marketing | Delta Fredericton Hotel

Annual General Meeting

To be held at the Delta hotel on Sunday March 29th, 6:30-8:00. Volunteers, supporters, and parties interested in joining a committee or the Board of Directors welcome!

New Mailing Address

Habitat for Humanity Fredericton Region PO Box 643,
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5A6

New E-Mail Address

info@habitatfredericton.com