2006 Annual Report

Habitat for Humanity Canada
Structure and Programs
ROLE OF OUR NATIONAL OFFICE
Habitat for Humanity Canada provides the
national profile and resources required to support
the vital work of our member affiliates in 71
Canadian communities. Working together, we
are engaging people across the country—in local
neighbourhoods, in boardrooms and on build
sites—to give a hand up to families in need.
AFFILIATE SHARED SERVICES AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
By enhancing the organizational capacity of our
affiliates across Canada, we are able to increase
our building rate and serve more families in need.
Habitat for Humanity Canada transfers donated
funds and gifts-in-kind to affiliates in Canada and
abroad in support of their building activities. Our
national office also helps affiliates by providing
training programs, annual conferences, leadership
development, shared employee services, and
guidance in the local implementation of national
policies and branded programs.
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY
Habitat for Humanity Canada strives to
increase public and governmental awareness
about poverty and housing issues in order to
make affordable housing a matter of public
responsibility. We are actively involved in events
and programs across Canada to help mobilize
people to act, and motivate governments to
develop beneficial policies. We also collaborate
with international organizations that share our
vision for a world in which everyone has a
decent, affordable place to live.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
The work of Habitat for Humanity Canada is
made possible through a diverse resource base
which supports the stability and long-term
growth of the organization. We raise funds
through corporate partnership programs, direct
mail outreach and online giving. Through the
donation of funds, gifts-in-kind and volunteer
time from individuals, corporations, faith groups,
foundations and community organizations, we
are able to minimize our building costs and
provide our partner families with access to
affordable home mortgages.
GOVERNANCE
Habitat for Humanity Canada is governed by
a National Board of Directors that is elected
by, and representative of, our national affiliate
membership. This board oversees all national
policy and bylaw recommendations and
approvals. It governs the activities of our national
office through committees aligned with the
major activities and strategic priorities of the
organization. As stewards of national donor
funds, we fully recognize and deliver on our
responsibility for openness, transparency and
honesty in the management of all resources
entrusted to our care.
HOUSING FOR ALL
“RBC is proud to be a long-term supporter of Habitat
for Humanity, an organization that promotes affordable
housing through homeownership with all people
regardless of race or religion. RBC is in the business of
helping people purchase their own homes,
so that is why our support of Habitat fits so nicely
with our commitment to encourage homeownership
for all Canadians.”
Mr. Stephen Voisin
Executive Director, RBC Foundation
Royal Bank of Canada
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