Watch: Ford City Build will welcome 16 children home
four more families coming to Ford City 2021
COVID has presented challenges. It paused our ability to start building in Ford City as well as reducing our ability to raise funds through normal ReStore operations. But it won't stop us.
Families are facing major challenges during the pandemic. Housing insecurity did not pause, families are overcrowded not allowing them to quarantine fully or successfully participate in school. We have the power to change lives.
Families are facing major challenges during the pandemic. Housing insecurity did not pause, families are overcrowded not allowing them to quarantine fully or successfully participate in school. We have the power to change lives.
build #68 the Rwamihigo family
A place to grow. That is the dream of the Rwamihigo Family. With five young children these ambitious parents yearn for a place to set down roots - literally and figuratively. They look forward to the day when their family can have a garden of their own and where their children can be certain their home is permanent and safe. Establishing themselves in Canada has required herculean effort for this family following their exit from the trouble filled conditions of the Congo - but they have succeeded. Education complete, both parents are working and providing for their large family. Try as they may though, the dream of a forever home has been out of their grasp. Housing costs keep rising and their dream of a safe, secure home seemed to be just that - a dream. With your help, the Rwamihigo Family is anxiously anticipating the day when they will call Ford City their permanent home and the children can finally spread their wings and thrive. Affordable mortgage payments will be the final piece of the puzzle needed for the Rwamihigos to be able to focus on the simple joy of watching their children thrive and grow in their forever home; sowing the seeds of a bright beautiful future for this amazing family.
build #69 the Hadi family
Together, the parents of the three Hadi teens have worked diligently to ensure their children could access a quality education with their feet firmly planted on the pathway to success. Well on the way to achieving this goal for their children, the Hadis are now poised to fulfill another life-long dream - home ownership. As one of the four families partnering with us this fall in Ford City the Hadis will open the door to a future that will allow their children to study in the quiet confines of their own house, focusing on their education, secure in the knowledge that their parents can now enjoy a forever home that will allow this family to succeed, thrive and continue to be a welcome homecoming to them in the exciting years to come! The Hadi Family has many celebrations and milestones to look forward to and we are proud to partner with them in this keystone achievement.
build #70 the Laliberty family
The Laliberty Family is our fourth and final partner for our St. Luke build. As a single mother raising three children this family faces an all too common struggle. Their rental home is falling into disrepair and rather than invest in the necessary upgrades the landlord has chosen to sell the home. With yet another move on the horizon the children anxiously look forward to the final move that will mean permanence and stability that is unattainable in the current rental market. Knowing this will be the last move; removing the stress and constant worry about housing insecurity means that this mom can focus on creating lasting memories in a forever home with her three amazing children.
build #71 a safe harbour
With the utmost respect and consideration we are not sharing the name or photos of our fourth Ford City partner family at this time. In 2019, we met with a wonderful young family of seven in core housing need, with five children and two parents in a two bedroom apartment; they were severely under-housed and over-crowded. The family was approved and prepared to partner in our Ford City build when the pandemic struck. In the tight confines of their rental, the family was not able to quarantine safely. The patriarch of the family unfortunately succumbed to the effects of coronavirus leaving a young mother to raise five children alone. We are committed to continue to partner with this family and provide the safe harbour that only affordable, secure home ownership can provide to this family. We are grateful to our sponsors and donors who continue to support this program to ensure our build carries on following the unprecedented hardships of 2020.
With the utmost respect and consideration we are not sharing the name or photos of our fourth Ford City partner family at this time. In 2019, we met with a wonderful young family of seven in core housing need, with five children and two parents in a two bedroom apartment; they were severely under-housed and over-crowded. The family was approved and prepared to partner in our Ford City build when the pandemic struck. In the tight confines of their rental, the family was not able to quarantine safely. The patriarch of the family unfortunately succumbed to the effects of coronavirus leaving a young mother to raise five children alone. We are committed to continue to partner with this family and provide the safe harbour that only affordable, secure home ownership can provide to this family. We are grateful to our sponsors and donors who continue to support this program to ensure our build carries on following the unprecedented hardships of 2020.
Builds #68, 69, 70 and 71 will not only provide affordable housing to four families in need, it will also continue our ongoing neighborhood revitalization strategy that focuses on partnership to “Build Ford City”.
By fall 2021 we will have completed the build project on St. Luke providing a total of five homes on land donated by lifetime Windsor resident, Gerald Chevalier. We are not just building five homes. We are working with the Ford City community, to support their programs and services, events, community gardens and Teen drop in centre. Together we are collectively working to revitalize an entire neighbourhood
If you are interested in a Corporate Team Build Sponsorship or donating lunch or snack for build volunteers, please contact Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex at 519-969-3762 ext. 225 or by email: fcoughlin@habitatwindsor.org
build #65 presented by Caesars Windsor Cares
Habitat Homeowners, The Warsama Family were living in a rental home that was not accessible or suitable to support the needs of their daughter who is living with severe disabilities. Due to the lack of accessibility in the home, their daughter was sleeping on a mattress on the floor. Mrs. Warsama feared that they would not be able to get their daughter out in an emergency. Together with the community’s support, Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex and the Warsama Family built an accessible home that meets the needs of their daughter.
Habitat’s model is unlike any other affordable housing option. Partner families help build their own homes and purchase them through a zero interest mortgage geared to their income. This allows families to build equity for their future and helps reverse the cycle of poverty.
By fall 2021 we will have completed the build project on St. Luke providing a total of five homes on land donated by lifetime Windsor resident, Gerald Chevalier. We are not just building five homes. We are working with the Ford City community, to support their programs and services, events, community gardens and Teen drop in centre. Together we are collectively working to revitalize an entire neighbourhood
If you are interested in a Corporate Team Build Sponsorship or donating lunch or snack for build volunteers, please contact Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex at 519-969-3762 ext. 225 or by email: fcoughlin@habitatwindsor.org
build #65 presented by Caesars Windsor Cares
Habitat Homeowners, The Warsama Family were living in a rental home that was not accessible or suitable to support the needs of their daughter who is living with severe disabilities. Due to the lack of accessibility in the home, their daughter was sleeping on a mattress on the floor. Mrs. Warsama feared that they would not be able to get their daughter out in an emergency. Together with the community’s support, Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex and the Warsama Family built an accessible home that meets the needs of their daughter.
Habitat’s model is unlike any other affordable housing option. Partner families help build their own homes and purchase them through a zero interest mortgage geared to their income. This allows families to build equity for their future and helps reverse the cycle of poverty.
Support Building Ford City!
Watch: Mayor Drew Dilkens at Ford City Groundbreaking
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Watch: Percy Hatfield, MPP in Ford City
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Watch: Learn how to support the build from home
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To participate in future builds, please contact 519-969-3762 ext. 222 or email hlovell@habitatwindsor.org
