Events Archive
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This is but a small sampling of the events that are held each year in support of affordable home ownership for families in need.
We are overwhelmed by the thoughtful ways in which ordinary people take on the challenge of making clean, decent, affordable homes a possibility for everyone in our city.
Our thanks to all those in our community who have applied their creativity to support our partner families as they work toward homeownership.
We admire your ingenuity and determination to make a difference and proudly share the stories of your success with other Calgarians looking for a way to help.
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Contact Us
Sandi Ferchau
Fundraising Events Manager
403-253-9331 ext. 229
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BD&P Stampede Party
Burnett, Duckworth & Palmer LLP (BD&P) is an old friend of Habitat Calgary whose support has included regular House Sponsorship, sponsored billboard promotion, and active advocating in the community. BD&P also regularly hosts a Stampede party at the Petroleum Club at which guests are offered the opportunity to make a donation to Habitat Calgary.
Bob Johnson Real Estate Appraisers
By hosting a silent auction during a networking evening, Bob Johnson gave his clients a fun opportunity to help build homes for Calgary families. Proceeds were donated to Habitat Calgary.
College Pro Painters - Calgary's Ugliest Home Makeover Contest
This unique event raised funds to build homes by offering those Calgarians who already owned one the opportunity to make theirs look better!
Held between June 17 and July 18, College Pro Painters invited Calgarians to submit exterior photos of their home, along with a written explanation as to why they thought they deserved to have their home painted for free. The winner had the exterior of their home painted for free, courtesy of College Pro Painters and ICI Paints. Ten College Pro Painters employees donated their time to complete the paint job, valued at up to $6,000.
The Co-Operators CHAMPS Golf Tournament
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Building on the excitement created by the tournament,The Co-Operators team members came out on June 25 to help frame the home funded by their event.
June 2005
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The Co-Operators hosted the first annual CHAMPS Golf Tournament on June 16, 2005, raising $15,000 for partner Habitat for Humanity Calgary in support of home construction.
The Co-operators is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated company that strongly believes in giving back to the community. In keeping with this belief, the Western Commercial Operations staff have formed a volunteer group – CHAMP (Commercial Heroes Assisting Many People) which is committed to supporting organizations that focus on families and children.
The CHAMP members and the golf tournament committee gratefully acknowledge the support of Consolidated Real Estate Services; BI &I; Richards Insurance; Enterprise; Western Commercial Operations; Smed; CGI; Southern Alberta District; The Co-Operators Group; UFA; Alberta Credit Union; TIC Travel; and Conform Works.
EMCO hosts The Habitat Howler featuring the Dino Martinis
An evening of Halloween fun along with a silent auction and entertainment by the Dino Martinis, this event was a first in a local partnership between EMCO and Habitat Calgary. The October 28 event was hosted at the Whiskey Nightclub (341-10 Avenue SW) and attracted over 600 advance ticket sales. The event raised more than $20,000 to build affordable homes in Calgary.
Calgary Sun event review.
Guy Weadick Elementary School
As participants in the Entrepreneurial Achievement program, 5th Grade students at Guy Weadick School focused the results of their efforts on Habitat for Humanity Calgary.
The Entrepreneurial Achievement program, sponsored by Bank of Montreal Group of Companies and The Learning Partnership, enables elementary school to design, launch, and operate entrepreneurial class ventures in collaboration with business partners and others. Students develop confidence in their own capabilities and develop an appreciation for the risks and rewards of turning their creative ideas into reality.
Their first venture focused on creating and selling Job Coupons which represented such chores as snow shovelling and dog walking.
For their second idea, the students engaged their entire school, creating a sales contest around a custom-made, blue gel bracelet printed with 'Habitat for Humanity.'
The bracelets were sold for $2 each. The student who achieved the highest bracelet sales was awarded Calgary Flames Hockey tickets, presented by business partner David Sprague.
Hammer Equipment Rodeo
Instead of roping calves or riding bulls, this rodeo involved operating a Case Loader/Backhoe to victory in an event that pitted Calgary’s most talented heavy equipment operators against each other in a series of three skill testing events.
Local winners were eligible to earn cash prizes up to $500 plus a trip to Las Vegas in 2008 to compete in the Case North American Championship Event for a grand prize Case Loader/Backhoe valued at nearly $120,0000. More than 5,000 operators competed in rodeos across North America, including 100 at our local event.
Hammer made a $1,000 contribution to Habitat Calgary to encourage attendees from the construction industry to participate in volunteer efforts for the organization.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Hammer Equipment," said Sandi Ferchau of Habitat Calgary. "This event is one that we know will bring new faces to join our mission. Through local community partnerships, we together, can respond to an important need for affordable housing for low-income families. The job’s not done yet which means donors, sponsor and volunteers will all come together to build houses with qualified families. Our focus is to provide children with stable and secure homes in which they can grow and thrive, helping families on the path to long-term success and security”.
Hammer Equipment is one of the largest equipment distributors in North America. We are an industrial and construction dealer which represents the best brands in the industry. Each sector has its specific function to help meet the changing needs of ours customers. Read more about our legacy of providing the best products and solutions in the industry www.hammereq.com
IFMA - Calgary Chapter
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is made up of facility management professionals who coordinate the physical workplace with the people and the work of an organization. Proceeds from their two major fund raising events - a golf tournament and a silent auction - were donated to Habitat Calgary during the IFMA holiday luncheon in December.
Junior Achievement - Homes for Gnomes
A unique business idea, profits from the sale of Homes for Gnomes (Zen gardens) will help build real homes for Calgarians.
Morrison Hershfield Limited
Each summer, clients are invited to a golf day. Mulligan sales and raffle proceeds are donated to Habitat Calgary.
People climbing mountains to put Calgarians in homes
Gerry Fairfax & Nancy Prior
As active athletes and committed Habitat advocates, Gerry & Nancy chose to combine their passions as they undertook the challenge to summit the world's highest free standing mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. Together, they organized sponsorship to support their climb and fundraised over $2,100 to build homes for Calgary families.
Gerry Fairfax is the National Manager, Aboriginal Housing Program with Habitat for Humanity Canada.
"...just before she went into hypothermia shock and we had to
come down in a hurry!"
Gerry (right) and wife Nancy (Prior) at the left
Larry Henke
Larry successfully climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa. He used this challenge to collect pledges for Habitat for Humanity Calgary.
Simon Batcup
Simon joined his good friend Mike Fitzpatrick and seven others who decided to celebrate Alberta's 2005 Centenary by climbing Mt. Columbia while raising money for Habitat Calgary in the process. It took two years, but Simon's team was the first to reach the summit in 2006!
Jayman MasterBuilt joined Simon as the climb's major sponsor with a contribution of $7,500 to Habitat in honor of the event. The $9,415 raised went directly to building homes for low-income families.
"Well, we summited Columbia on Friday at 10 a.m. We set out at 3:45 a.m.
on a warm Friday morning. We were off the mountain at 3:30 p.m.,
not until we had encountered a class 1 avalanche!"
Are you interested in joining Simon on his next climb?
Simon is busy making plans to arrange the 2nd Annual Habitat for Humanity Calgary Climb. Simon still has room for a few others to join him on the challenge. For more details, please contact Sandi Ferchau at (403) 253-9331 ext 229.
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Stonetile
Each year, Stonetile invites their customers to a children's movie and party with Santa. Guests are invited to contribute to Habitat for Humanity Calgary.
Urban Development Institute (UDI) - Calgary Chapter
UDI - Calgary Chapter has selected Habitat for Humanity Calgary as their charity of choice, annually donating proceeds from holiday fundraising and tools collected during their golf tournament.
Willow Park Charity Golf Classic
In 2006, Habitat for Humanity Calgary and the Calgary Community Land Trust co-applied to receive the proceeds of the 19th annual Willow Park Golf Charity Classic. The event was a huge success, generating an impressive $615,000 for local charities over the three-day event which ran from July 18 - 20, 2006.
Both applicants received approximately $240,000 - the largest single gift to Habitat Calgary since its inception in 1988 and a boon for the newly-established Land Trust. Renfrew Educational Services, who holds an on-going contract with Willow Park to manage and execute the auctions, received approximately $200,000 as well.
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July 2006
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Partnering with Habitat Calgary on the Auction Committee for this event were Jo-Anne Caza, Vice President of Investor Relations for Enerplus Resources Fund; Kathy McCormick, Reporter with the Calgary Herald; Peter MacHardy, Vice President, Property Management, Western Canada for GWL Realty Advisors; and Lori Masse, Marketing Coordinator, Land Division for Qualico Communities.
The Calgary Community Land Trust was represented by Brian O'Leary Q.C. of BD&P, Bonnie Jones of ATB, Janet Wilson of Insight Communications, Tony Mitchell of the National Energy Board and Paul Taylor of Hopewell Communities as well as Anne O'Leary, Darlene Switzer-Foster and Brad Krizan.
Our profound thanks to all our committee members for the outstanding work they put into making the 2006 Willow Park auctions a resounding success for everyone! Events 2009 |
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A Very Merry Production of the Adult Recreational Choir Society of Calgary (ARCS)
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11/19/2009 |
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Delta Hotels and Resorts presented a cheque to Habitat for Humanity Calgary
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11/19/2009 |
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You could win one of the four playhouses displayed at Sunridge Mall.
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11/12/2009 |
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Purchase a Gingerbread Family and support Habitat for Humanity
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11/12/2009 |
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October 27, 2009
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10/23/2009 |
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Sale continues until December 31st
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10/19/2009 |
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Hosted at Boomtown Pub and Patio on June 26 and sponsored by Delta Calgary South as part of a Delta Hotels national partnership
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6/30/2009 |
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Registration form and sponsorship information available.
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5/21/2009 |
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Tickets now available!
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4/28/2009 |
Events Archive |
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Habitat Calgary is pleased to announce the winning ticket numbers for their 2006 Playhouse Project Raffle which were drawn at Sunridge Mall on December 22.
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1/1/2009 |
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