Habitat for Humanity Red Deer presented keys to their newest homeowner families in Blackfalds on Thursday.
Four more families now have homes thanks to the project which consisted of building two duplexes.
Since 2021, a total of 8 affordable housing units have been built in Blackfalds by Habitat Red Deer.
“Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Our government is pleased to support these four families in achieving ownership of their own homes in Blackfalds, which will help them thrive in their community,” said Federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen, in a statement.
“Through partnerships with incredible organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, we will continue to make a real difference here in Alberta and across Canada. This is the National Housing Strategy at work.”
Under the Government of Canada’s National Housing Strategy, an $82-billion, 10-year plan, the National Housing Co-Investment Fund gives priority to projects that help people who need it most. They include women and children fleeing family violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people living with disabilities, those with mental health or addiction issues, veterans, and young adults.
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Karen Vavrek, Habitat for Humanity Red Deer CEO, said each family contributed 500 volunteer hours as part of their partnership commitment, working alongside more than 250 volunteers over the course of the build.
“After 11 months of building, we are thrilled to be welcoming four new homeowner families as the newest Blackfalds residents. We are so grateful for the tremendous support from our dedicated donors and partners to help make these families’ dreams of home ownership become reality,” Vavrek said.
A home dedication ceremony with the four families and dignitaries took place on Thursday.
Special guests included Leland Corbett, of Habitat for Humanity Canada, Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr, Red Deer-Lacombe MP Blaine Calkins, Blackfalds Mayor Jamie Hoover, and Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston.
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Habitat for Humanity Red Deer builds homes in partnership with qualifying low-income, working families through a no-down-payment, interest-free mortgage program.
The organization has been active in Central Alberta since 1994 and has since built 46 homes in the region with the completion of Phase II of Aspen Lakes in Blackfalds.
