Habitat for Humanity reached its goal of $25,000 to build safe, affordable housing for families in Lake Country.
was a success thanks to the community and sponsors. The virtual gingerbread house competition came with premade gingerbread kits, prizes to be won, and an option to showcase the masterpiece at a local business.
Funds raised will support Habitat鈥檚 current build project of 12 affordable homes in Lake Country.
鈥淲e鈥檙e thankful for the generosity of our community,鈥� said Andrea Manifold, CEO Habitat for Humanity. 鈥淭hey have not only helped us raise $25,000 but helped ensure families in need have a safe, decent, affordable place to call home.鈥�
RE/MAX 鈥榣isted鈥� some of the gingerbread homes on its website for auction with the funds and also donated another $5,000 to Habitat.
Emil Anderson Group, Peter鈥檚 Your Independent Grocer, Canadian Home Builder鈥檚 Association- Central Okanagan, Westwood Fine Cabinetry, Valley First, TOPS, Domino鈥檚 Pizza, Cowan Insurance, and Conroy Exteriors also donated to the home building event.
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Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
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