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WANT TO OWN A HOME? - Houston Habitat for Humanity, Inc. gives 5 tips for becoming a home owner #howtoownahome #howto

Great example of what is possible with government collaboration and broader partnerships! Congrats to Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa and great to see Minister Paul Calandra getting a first hand tour. Affordable and attainable homeownership IS possible in all our communities. Here are 5 levers that governments could deploy to help us do more ... -- Exempt non-profit ownership homes like those we build at Habitat for Humanity from HST/GST. -- Provide access for non-profit ownership projects to the low cost financing that is available for affordable rental. -- Increase the per door funding from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL) for non-profit affordable ownership homes. -- Introduce time-limited (eg. next 5 years?) tax incentives for philanthropic donations to shelter-based charities. -- Provide a fund available to pre-qualified affordable housing providers to enable them to buy "firesale" condos that are likely to become available over the next couple of years and that could be redeployed for affordable housing.

Well said sir. Housing is the foundation of stability. There is something profoundly human about the need for a safe, stable place to call home. Housing isn’t just about having a roof over your head—it’s about creating a space where families can thrive, children can grow, and communities can flourish. A home provides more than shelter; it offers security, dignity, and a foundation for building a better life. When we strengthen access to quality, affordable housing, we aren’t just helping individuals—we’re empowering entire communities. This belief is what drives my passion for the work I do every day. Whether we’re helping develop housing, restoring communities, or providing deconstruction for materials resale, I know that we are contributing to something far greater than just the structures we work on. We are helping to create opportunities for stability, growth, and hope. Housing is more than a need—it’s a right. And it’s a cause we all care deeply about. Together, let’s build a future where every person can experience the safety and security that a stable home provides. #HousingMatters #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing #Stability #MakingADifference #capefearhabitatforhumanity

The affordable housing crisis affects communities everywhere and needs teamwork to find solutions. Habitat for Humanity of Broward is dedicated to building homes, offering hope, and making a lasting impact. 🏡 #HabitatForHumanity #CommunityImpact #SocialGood #habitatbroward #BuildingTogether #AffordableHomeownership #browardcounty #habitatbuild #makedifference

"Building Together" is what Groundworks is all about. At Dry-Pro, we are committed to ensuring our clients receive the highest level of care and support. Our dedication doesn't stop there. When I joined the Groundworks tribe, I was drawn to an organization that truly cared about its clients and the community. Two things influenced my decision to align myself with Dry-Pro. The first was our company culture of Changing Lives. The second was Goodworks and our dedication to making a difference. In both scenarios, "We Change Lives" is about putting others first and genuinely caring for others. Changing Lives is paramount to me. With our family of companies, there is alignment at our core. Our core values of giving our most precious commodity, our time, and developing leaders to create impact, and our mission of going the extra mile for our clients make the "Difference." I love my company, my team, our culture, our vision, and my future. #groundworks #livewithimpact #wechangelives #drypro @dryprospecialist

It starts with Co! People have been all but removed from conventional property creating, whether that’s buy to let, HMO’s, new build. Whatever it is, the tenant or buyer just isn’t asked. Even those who live in the same neighbourhood aren’t asked. For some people that’s ok, they just get on with it. For us, we’ve built a business around doing the opposite. Co for us is all about community. If you want to live in one, and make choices along the way about where, what type of property, how it looks, what amenity spaces it has, how you live your life there, then you should know all of that is now available. Not just by us either. It’s potential the biggest shift in how we create and own housing. It’s not for everyone, and that’s ok. But you have to start somewhere. 👇

🌟 Discover the Paradigm Difference! 🏢✨ ✅ Excellence in Service: Our commitment to excellence goes beyond managing properties. We prioritize your experience, ensuring it's personalized, seamless, and unmatched. ✅ Community Integration: We don't just manage; we become an integral part of the communities we serve. From organizing events to fostering connections, we believe in building thriving communities. ✅ Attention to Detail: It's the little things that matter. We go the extra mile in personalized service, communication, property maintenance, and ensuring safety and security for your peace of mind. #ParadigmDifference #PropertyManagementExcellence #NewYearNewStandards #ExceptionalService

ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITY Program: Conservation or Outdoor Recreation Community Assistance Entity: National Park Service Location: United States Deadline: March 1, 2024 Description: “The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) welcomes applications from community groups, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, national parks, and local, state and federal agencies. NPS-RTCA does not provide financial assistance or monetary grants. As a collaborative partner, we provide professional services to help you achieve your conservation and outdoor recreation project vision.” The projects we highlight are organized into these five categories: -Building Healthy Communities -Conserving Lands and Waters -Developing Organizational Capacity -Supporting Public Land Management Collaboration -Engaging Youth Project Selection Criteria: -The project is expected to accomplish noticeable results that promote natural resource conservation or outdoor recreation in the near future. -Roles and contributions of project partners are significant and well-defined. -There is evidence of broad community support for the project. -The project fits with our focus areas (although proposals falling outside these areas are considered). For more information:  https://lnkd.in/e7N5xD2Q #conservationopportunity #conservationopportunitypr #assistanceopportunities #nationalparkservice #unitedstates #conservation #outdoor #recreation 

Check out this wonderful article highlighting the impact of Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County's healthy home initiatives! 🏡🛠️ Learn about how we are promoting safe and sustainable living environments for families in the community https://lnkd.in/eqMS_3z2

🏠 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫! 𝐀𝐭 Arkema, 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. We work hand in hand with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia to build affordable homes and strengthen our communities. 🌍 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. Our employees are actively involved, bringing their time and expertise to the table. With our sustainable building materials and technical know-how, we help create spaces where families can thrive. 👉 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬. Discover how we're making a difference here: Read the article