First vehicle donation for Habitat for Humanity in the Battlefords

Valley Ford North Battleford is the first donor in the Battlefords to donate a vehicle to Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon-Battlefords Branch.

Cec Dimmick, sales consultant, and Todd Heck, general sales manager at Valley Ford donated a gray 2001 Dodge Caravan to Habitat for Humanity to sell and add to their fundraising efforts.

Habitat for Humanity would not exist without the support of community businesses and individuals who, through their donations, extend a hand up to families that are in need of housing.

Habitat for Humanity provides an interest-free loan to a family who would be otherwise unable to be eligible for a loan. A family that is involved in a Habitat for Humanity building project must work for their home and have a stable work history. Their sweat equity involves 500 hours of labour on the project itself, or approved work related to the project.

The family will continue to pay back the mortgage until it is repaid.

The project benefits the community because it provides a hands-on building experience for students and work experience for those wanting to build their resume.

The duplex being built in North Battleford is progressing well. The next step will be to shingle the roof.

Fundraising for the local building project is ongoing. Volunteers are invited to contact us. Any individual or business that wishes to donate cash or a car will receive an income tax receipt for the value of the donation.

For information to view or purchase the vehicle, please refer to the Habitat for Humanity Facebook page or contact Shelley at 306-445-2818 to make arrangements.

Donations can be made at Innovation Credit Union or on-line at the Habitat for Humanity website: habitatsaskatoon.ca/donate and select the North Battleford project. Tax receipts will be issued.