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September 16-19, 2010

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By Shelley Boettcher Fri, Jun 11 2010 Calgary Cooks

June 16th, 2010

June 21, 2010

You are invited to join us at our Annual General Meeting.

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO BE A SOUS CHEF OR A FOOD JUDGE?

A picnic like this only comes around once every 20 years.

C.M.S.D. Canadian Merchant & Savings Directory Synergy in Business 5th Annual Golf Charity Classic

DELTA Hotels and Resorts invites cordially invites YOU to book your calendar.

Anyone can join us we welcome and cordially invite YOU to come out for a day of fun at the Lafarge Canada 12th Annual Habitat for Humanity golf tournament. Use the link below to download an invitation and get more details. You can support this charity event by participating as a sponsor, golfer or both. If you can't join us but really want to help make a difference to our Calgary Habitat families please consider donating a silent auction item.

Live Entertainment! Silent Auction! Get your tickets at the Delta Calgary South Tower Front Desk

Shisomiso Boutique & Gallery present Spring & Summer 2010. A fashion show benefit for Habitat for Humanity.

Money from ReStore helps support Habitat's goal to provide working families with new, affordable housing

January 26, 2010 - 6-8 pm

You won't believe what you can do with your mortgage!

By Kathy McCormick, Calgary Herald September 4, 2010

Calgary Real Estate News, July 29, 2010

Habitat for Humanity Calgary

Habitat for Humanity Canada - 2010 National Conference and AGM - Keynote Speech by Stephen Lewis

Harden, ATB team up to make Habitat for Humanity families' day

Habitat for Humanity Calgary

June 16, 2010

Mike's Bloggity Blog

Innovative new program helps 65 Calgary families achieve home ownership

Habitat for Humanity Calgary, June 2010 Newsletter

News Release – Thursday, May 27, 2010 (Calgary) - The Board of Directors from Calgary Habitat for Humanity Society is delighted and proud to announce the appointment of Leslie Tamagi as their new President and Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2010.

By Kathy McCormick, Calgary Herald - The new PEAK Home Ownership Program is targeted to public and essential workers as a unique way to get into home ownership.

The Calgary Sun - SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010

May 14, 2010 - The Calgary Sun - Buying a home just got a little easier for those who can afford a mortgage but not the down payment. A new initiative launched Friday by Habitat for Humanity — the PEAK Home Ownership Program will see up to $56,000 in equity financing and mortgage assistance given to 65 Calgary families.

Peak Home Ownership Program

May 2010 Habitat for Humaity Calgary Newsletter

Calgary Sun article, Saturday May 8, 2010.

Genworth Financial Canada, a long-term supporter of Habitat for Humanity Canada has recently launched National Homeownership Education Week. The recent announcement is below. As well as the daily education initiative, Genworth has education material that could be used to support your homeowner education program.

With the Oscars written into yet another history book -- along with the best and worst of fashions -- it's time to find out what's hot for spring. And this time, you'll be helping families find affordable housing.

April, 2010

CRHBA Magazine Article

BUILD UPDATE - Albert Park Home Dedication!! CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Shisomiso Boutique and Gallery, Saturday April 10th Scotiabank Calgary Marathon -Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Habitat for Humanity Calgary March 2010 Newsletter

The evening will consist of a fashion show showcasing clothing from the Shisomiso Boutique and Gallery,” says Sandi Ferchau, Habitat’s fundraising events manager.

Grade 4 Student Ali Abdulla refers to his home as the core of his life. Habitat Calgary sends out a special thank you to Ali for his wise words.

With a winning submission, Ali selected Habitat Calgary and then suggested to his own family that they should match the Genworth donation.

By Lisa Kadane, Calgary Herald February 27, 2010

Letter to the Airdrie Echo Editor, February 19, 2010

Airdrie Echo, February 3, 2010 - You could cut the tension with a knife.

Airdrie Echo, February 3, 2010 - Council votes 3-2 in favour of redesignation of 2.37 acre land next to Monklands

CBC News, February 2, 2010 Councillors in Airdrie have approved zoning changes for an affordable housing project, despite strong opposition from the neighbours.

HFH Calgary News Release, February 2, 2010 The final Public Hearing for the Habitat for Humanity Calgary (HFHC) Monklands Development was held last night at Airdrie City Hall. Many residents; both opposed and in favour of the development, were in attendance to voice their concerns.

ctvcalgary.ca, February 2, 2010 Massive opposition from Airdrie residents didn't stop city council from approving a zoning plan to allow for a possible affordable housing project on Monday night.

Well, it got loud and testy but in the end, City Council in Airdrie last night approved a zoning change that clears the way for a controversial Habitat for Humanity project.

Habitat for Humanity is fighting a "Not In My Back Yard" battle in Airdrie tonight.

Please take the time to read through the comments at the end of the news story. They clearly show overwhelming support for Habitat for Humanity! Weigh in, your opinion counts!

CBC News Video - January 29, 2010

By Al Jones Here's the Scoop - weekly community magazine January 28, 2010

By Scott Mitchell — Senior Reporter Airdrie Echo, January 27, 2010

From the Calgary Herald, January 26, 2010

Airdrie Monklands development

Development in Airdrie Monklands

Calgary Sun, Saturday, January 23, 2010

Make Airdrie a NIMBY-Free Zone by Tim Callaway Article in Airdrie Echo, January 20, 2010

Habitat for Humanity Canada will be providing significant support to the disaster response efforts of Habitat for Humanity International, which is currently assessing the response options in Haiti after a major earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince on Tuesday.

Reprinted from the Calgary Herald