Dear Habitat supporter,
Like many newcomers to Canada, our family came here to escape the political instability in our home country (Burma) and to also create a better life for ourselves and family. Before Habitat for Humanity, we lived in a cramped apartment where we regularly had to deal with pests like bed bugs and roaches. Police were always in our neighbourhood and after incidents with people in and around our building I did not feel safe to let our children (Reuel, 6 and Zephaniah, 4) go out and play. Due to the rising cost in rent we were unable to save for a down payment, or move to an apartment in a safer neighbourhood. All of these issues led to all of us feeling very isolated, financially insecure and unsure of the future.
Our lives began to change the day my mother told us about Habitat for Humanity. We decided to apply and go through the process. Before I knew it, there it was. An email from Habitat with the words “Congratulations! You have been accepted…” I did not even read the rest of the letter before calling my husband, my mother and all our friends letting them know we were about to become homeowners!
The prospect of owning your own home can feel very overwhelming but Habitat for Humanity staff and volunteers were with us every step of the way. It has only been a few months since we moved into our home, but we have already seen countless small and big changes in our lives. We no longer have the anxiety of living paycheque to paycheque and uncertainty of the future. We look forward to being able to save up for our children’s education. My husband and I can also now focus on building our careers.
None of this would have been possible without the generosity and selflessness of donors like you. We hope you will consider supporting Habitat again this year to help other families, like ours, find a safe and decent place to live.
Gratefully,
Amang & Ceu – Proud Habitat Homeowners
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GIFT MATCH!
Every donation made to Habitat Greater Ottawa from now until December 31, 2024 will be MATCHED up to $15,000! Further your impact today. Donate online using the form above and automatically receive a tax receipt.
You can also make your donation by phone at 613-749-9950 ext. 233 or drop off your donation at our office and Stittsville ReStore location at 3 Iber Road Unit #2, or at our other two Ottawa ReStore locations: 768 Belfast Road and 250 City Centre Avenue #118.
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YOUR IMPACT!
This holiday season, give the gift of home for families like Ceu, Amang and their children. Your support goes even further as all donations will be matched up to $15,000 thanks to our foundation partner, the Kelly Family Foundation. Use the donation form above and donate by December 31, 2024 to take advantage of this generous offer.
Please consider making an impact all year round by becoming a monthly donor. As a Hope Builder you’ll help strengthen our programming and provide crucial ongoing support for families in need of safe, secure and affordable housing. Please select the “DONATE MONTHLY” button on the online form on this page. Thank you for helping build safer, stronger communities now and for generations to come.
