EFC Supports Habitat for Humanity: Donate Product Inventory and Cash
Partnering with Habitat for Humanity allows Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) members who have excess inventory to provide product donations.
Habitat for Humanity (HFH) is bringing its Carter Work Project to Canada this summer. Led by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn, the project is a country-wide effort affecting over 40 communities in every province and territory in Canada. EFC is determined to support 225 home builds with products. Cash donations are also encouraged at both the corporate and local branch levels.
How can EFC members be involved?
EFC members can donate products for home builds to the ReStore or can make cash donations. Complete the pledge form (http://www.electrofed.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/EFC-Pledge-Form-doc.pdf) and return it to Rita Davis (/Users/ohurst/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/2SUJXH3S/rdavis@electrofed.com“>rdavis@electrofed.com)
How much of the donation goes to the charity?
100% of any donation from EFC members will go towards HFH, as the revenue from ReStore sales covers all overhead expenses.
Can my donation go to my region?
HFH directs donations to wherever it is needed most and can direct to a community/program of the donor’s choosing, when required. If your organization is already supporting HFH, please send details to John Jefkins (jjefkins@electrofed.com). Donations to HFH address affordable housing issues in Canada. By providing those who qualify with affordable homeownership, spots in social housing may be freed for those on waiting lists.
What is the impact of an organization donation?
Communities thrive when families have access to affordable homeownership (from the Boston Consulting Group’s Social Return on Investment study):
- For every one dollar invested in a Habitat home, approximately four dollars of benefits accrue into society. That equals about $175,000 per family.
- By having a mortgage tailored to their income, families’ reliance on foodbanks has decreased by 60%. They are now on their way to food independence.
- Owning a Habitat home has freed up spaces for those on waiting lists for social housing. Almost 37% of partner families were in social housing before moving into their new homes.
- Children of partner families have lower high school dropout rates and 22% of them obtain a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Once they own a Habitat home, families become more active voters and involved in their community.
- Over 70% of partner families donate time and money to charities.
