Habitat for Humanity Huronia

Site: Barrie

Record #: BAR4017
Last Modified: 19 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 18 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-727-0802
Toll Free Phone 1-877-835-2001
E-Mail info@habitathuronia.com
Website www.habitathuronia.com/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HabitatHuronia 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/habitathuronia/ 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HabitatHuronia 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1GXYkvEWWU6kc2jyzxcIw/videos
Primary Contact Jennifer Hastings, Manager of Volunteer Services; Phone: 705-727-0802 ext 102; Email: volunteer@habitathuronia.com
Alternate Contact Robert Cikoja, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 705-727-0802, ext 103; Email: robert@habitathuronia.com

Site Information

Description (Site) The Barrie office for Habitat for Humanity Huronia is located near the intersection of Bayfield St and Hanmer St E
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
571 Bayfield St, Unit 1
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 4Z9
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Builds and rehabilitates houses with the help of the homeowner and volunteer labour, using donations of money and materials.

  • brings communities together to help families build strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable homeownership, local families
  • Construction is a partnership venture between volunteers, future homeowners and the community
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStores accept and resell quality new and used items, shopping at a Habitat ReStore is a socially conscious decision, as funds generated are used to fund local Habitat for Humanity homebuilding projects
  • Affiliated with Habitat for Humanity Canada
Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Barrie ReStore: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm
Alliston ReStore: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm
Collingwood ReStore: Tue-Sat 9 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Adjala-Tosorontio ; Angus ; Barrie ; Borden CFB ; Bradford ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Essa ; Innisfil ; New Tecumseth
Eligibility Criteria to be a Qualifying Family Partner includes:
  • family income and family size limits, call or visit website for information
  • Simcoe County resident for at least two years
  • live in substandard and/or inadequate housing or poor living conditions
  • must complete 500 volunteer hours
  • proven job or income stability and able to make timely house mortgage payments
  • cohesive stable family unit
  • willing to be a partner with Habitat for Humanity
Application
  • Applications are accepted on an on-going basis for the next house to be built
  • application forms are available at Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Office or applicants can apply online
  • call for information or see website
Languages English
Fees None
Volunteer Description Engaging individual volunteers and connecting with local schools, service clubs, businesses, and government departments links us to people with diverse skills, cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities that strengthen our capacity to meet the needs of our ReStore, Events and Builds. 
 
Whether you are looking to develop new skills, share your expertise or meet new people, we invite you to volunteer with us at our Habitat ReStores, on our build site or on a committee. There are volunteer opportunities 7-days a week, and we offer a wide range of ways to get involved with flexible hours. We welcome everyone 14 years of age and up to join us in helping families in need of a safe and decent place to live.

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Habitat for Humanity Huronia
Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Funding Fundraising ; Donations

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Habitat for Humanity Programs