New Brighton Duplex 2009 - 2010

   

House Sponsors Rotary Club of Calgary West St. Albert the Great Catholic Parish Map & Directions New Brighton is located in the SE, east of Deerfoot and north of Highway 22X.  Our construction site accessible by car or Calgary transit. Details>> Helpful Links Volunteer Safety Video Apply to Volunteer Contact Us

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Construction is complete on this project. Nestled in the growing community of New Brighton, these two units will each feature four-bedrooms, an attached garage and a semi-private yard. 

Our construction projects are determined by the nature of the land we're building on.  In this case, the units will be spacious enough to meet the needs of families with more than four children who are otherwise difficult to accommodate within our other projects.  Two such families in need have been selected have and both units will be occupied by December 1, 2009.   

Meet the Families

Lena & Family

Sponsor:  Rotary Club of Calgary West

Lena is a single mom with four children; sons Cedric (14), Ronan (2) and daughters Jaden (8), Lola (5).

Lena has had many ups and downs in her life and has overcome some truly difficult circumstances.  Exhibiting tremendous strength of character and committed to improving the quality of life for her children, she put herself through school full-time to earn a Legal Assistant Diploma and now has a full time career as a legal assistant.

Lena's colleagues and friends speak highly of her and her family, indicating that she is a strong, dedicated and caring friend, employee and mother. She has strong community ties, is a committed volunteer with Servant's Anonymous and is focused on furthering her education and training as she works to complete an Oil & Gas Land Administration certificate.

The children are excited about having a place they can finally call their own.

Debbie & Family

Sponsor: St. Albert the Great Catholic Parish

Debbie is a single mother with five children; sons AJ (16), Sacha (14), Zach (13), Max (11) and daughter Natalie (21).

Debbie and her family have experienced domestic violence and have been in and out of shelters throughout their lives, including Discovery House and the Sheriff King Home. Debbie has been described as a ‘fighter', enduring and overcoming many crises in her and her family's lives, including separation, which most could not endure.

Debbie maintains strong community ties, enabling her children to remain connected to their community, where they in turn give back.  Debbie is employed with a law firm where she has worked since 2002 as a clerk.

Debbie and her children feel that Habitat has opened the door to a settled, quiet and stable life as a family they have always dreamed of and are truly thankful and grateful for this opportunity.