Habitat for Humanity GTA recognizes longstanding donor contributions totaling over $11 million over 10 years

TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2014 /CNW/ - Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area proudly recognizes and celebrates the following major corporate donors who have supported the charity for over 10 years, by way of financial contributions cumulatively totaling over $11 million.

BILD	State Street Trust Company Canada
Colliers International Inc.	TD Bank Group
CSA Group	The Great-West Life Assurance Group and  GWL Realty Advisors Inc.
Eurofase Inc.	The Home Depot Canada
Manulife	Toronto Real Estate Board
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Through their dedication and continuous giving, these organizations have demonstrated their commitment to Habitat GTA's mission of building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty, and improving the lives of  families living in need.

"Habitat is focused on a simple mission and a simple model which in turn, allows us to create a tangible experience, not only for our families, but also our donors," says Ene Underwood, CEO, Habitat GTA. "Every donor dollar goes directly to our home building program, and we have seen the tremendous impact these contributions have made in the lives of our partner families. The generous, ongoing support of our donors has been an integral part of Habitat's growth and impact and is a powerful statement of the genuine commitment to community shown by these organizations."

 "The building and development industry has a strong legacy of giving back to the communities it helps create," says Bryan Tuckey, President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), who presented a cheque of  $80,000 to Habitat GTA this  morning  at BILD's Annual Breakfast event with the Toronto Star. "Our 11-year of partnership with Habitat for Humanity is an example of our industry's commitment to giving back through volunteerism, philanthropy and sponsorship. I am proud to represent an association whose members are so committed to making the GTA a better place to live for future generations."

"Since 2004, approximately 2,500 Manulife employees have donated over 15,120 hours to help build simple, decent, affordable homes in Toronto," says Martha Hancock, AVP Philanthropy & Sponsorship, Branding & Communication, Manulife. "Habitat offers a great volunteer experience for team building and community engagement, which we believe contributes to higher productivity and overall employee satisfaction."

For more information on Habitat GTA's Corporate Sponsorship Program visit habitagta.ca/corporate or email, [email protected]

Please visit habitatgta.ca for more information on Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area.

SOURCE: Habitat for Humanity GTA

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