Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex Celebrates 30 Years with Family Fun Event & 50/50 Draw
In celebration of 30 years serving Windsor and Essex County, Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex (HFHWE) hosted a community Family Fun Event, complete with a Makers’ Market, live music, games, prizes, a staff and volunteer Olympiad, and of course the winner of the Spring 2024 Power Build 50/50 Draw announced!
Volunteers, staff, donors, and supporters gathered to honour 30 years of incredible achievements and community spirit. Over the past three decades, HFHWE has been a beacon of hope, strength, and unity in Windsor-Essex; having built, repaired, and restored more than 115 homes – transforming lives and neighborhoods. That includes 85 families who have found strength, stability, and independence through owning a Habitat home. Behind every door, there is a story of perseverance, resilience, and a community of support.
“As we enjoy this special day, we also look to the future with renewed energy and determination”, states Fiona Coughlin, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex. “There are still many families in our community who need our help. With your continued support, we will keep building, keep repairing and keep restoring – ensuring that everyone has a safe place to call home” adds Coughlin.
Brian Masse, MP, Windsor-West came to offer his support of Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex and presented Justin Fox, Board Chair and Fiona Coughlin, CEO with a celebratory certificate and flag.
To honour the visionaries who started this movement in our region 30 years ago, Joe O’Neil and Angie Pare were on hand to cut the 30th Anniversary cake; their legacy lives on in every nail hammered, every wall raised, and every smile on the face of a Habitat Homeowner.
The fun continued with staff and volunteers participating in a Habitat style Olympiad, including a Safety Equipment Relay, a jousting ring, tug of war, and other fun games.
Possibly the most anticipated part of the day was drawing the winner of the Spring Power Build 50/50 draw, with a seed pot sponsored by BK Cornerstone. 706 donors contributed $27,430 to the draw, which meant that one lucky winner brought home $13,715! Congratulation to long time Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex ReStore volunteer, Lynn Chalut!
HFHWE would like to thank everyone for 30 years of unwavering support and looks forward to many more years of transforming lives and communities.
Founded in 1994, Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex is a non-profit community service organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting home ownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. You can support Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex by donating or shopping at the Restore located at 51 Edinborough Street in Windsor.
