Municipal Strike Affects Habitat for Humanity

Posted by: Gretta Vosper in politics, people, gretta, current events, community news on Jul 15, 2009  

Thought I'd pass this along since the Hainford site is so close to us and so close to my heart.  It came to me via a Habitat for Humanity news update. 

Strike affecting more than garbage pick-ups
There is no question that the Toronto's municipal workers' strike is making a significant impact on the welfare and safety of Torontonians and with the strike heading into it's third week, we wanted to let you know how our organization - which relies heavily on the Municipal Government - has been affected so far.

Habitat for Humanity Toronto estimates that the for every month that the strike continues, the organization may incur approximately $250,000 in lost funds. We are also concerned about how future funds received and home donor partnerships may be affected based on delays and project completions.

In addition, without the Municipal Government to process and provide necessary building, property and construction permits, all of Habitat for Humanity Toronto's build sites are being affected. Our largest current build site (located on Hainford Street in Scarborough) has suffered delayed construction and closing date changes. This means that 16 Habitat Partner Families may not be able to move into their new homes in time for the Holiday Season and that the charity will incur a delay in needed mortgage payments. Habitat Toronto will also have to face extended carrying costs of the Hainford Street property, delayed registration and mortgage payments of 27 other homes and start date changes of three more build sites.

"Though we are anxious how this strike is affecting our build progress, our greatest concerns lie with our Partner Families" says Neil Hetherington. "62 families may not be able to move into their new homes by the end of the year as they planned and will have to continue to pay high rent in their current accommodations and live in unsafe and unhealthy conditions."

We are always thankful of the support and understanding we continue to receive and are looking forward to this strike reaching a speedy and positive conclusion.

 

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