Habitat Partner Family Takes Occupancy in Magnetawan
Magnetawan, ON – Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North (Habitat) and it’s Magnetawan Chapter are proud to announce the completion of 173 South Street, ON. The Magnetawan Chapter has realized it’s dream of developing affordable housing on behalf of their community.
Habitat’s first Partner Family in Magnetawan has taken occupancy in the newly constructed home. The young couple will purchase the home at fair market value from Habitat next year. “Affordability is offered through the Habitat mortgage,” says Kimberley Woodcock, CEO. “Our mortgages require no down payment; they are interest-free; and the payments are geared-to-income.”
The Partner Family members are already contributors to the community but were struggling to find a permanent home due to issues of cost and supply. Because of this ‘hand up’, they can stay in, and serve, the community they love.
This affordable homeownership opportunity would not have been possible without the support of the Magnetawan Municipality, other government organizations, local businesses, charitable foundations, community members (year-round and seasonal), and volunteers, especially those who lead the Magnetawan Chapter of Habitat.
About Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North
Amalgamated in 2014, Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North is a not-for-profit organization working toward a world where everyone has a safe, suitable, and affordable place to call home. Habitat for Humanity brings communities together to help families build strength, stability, and independence through affordable housing. With the help of government organizations, charitable foundations, local businesses, individual community members, volunteers, and other Habitat partners, we provide a solid foundation for better, healthier lives in our service area, in Canada, and around the world. Our region serves communities across central and northern Ontario, including North Simcoe County, Muskoka, Parry Sound, Nipissing, Greater Sudbury, and Cochrane. Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Canada, which was established in 1985. To date, across Canada, Habitat for Humanity has helped thousands of families in need of a hand-up. Across the globe, Habitat for Humanity has grown to become a leading global not-for-profit working in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit www.habitatgatewaynorth.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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For more information:
Brittany Parisé
Communication and Events Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North
(705) 644-9109
bparise@habitatgatewaynorth.com