Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) members have been building, developing, and renovating Canadian homes for generations. We are sharing the extraordinary contributions CHBA members make in their communities every day through our ongoing #CdnBuilt for Generations campaign. Here are a few recent stories. To read more stories follow our hashtag or visit chba.ca/giving-back
Founder of Mattamy Homes donates $60M to Toronto’s St. Joseph’s Health Centre
Peter Gilgan, CEO of Mattamy Asset Management (parent company of CHBA member Mattamy Homes Canada) generously contributed a record-breaking $60 million to St. Joseph’s Heath Centre in Toronto – the largest single contribution in the hospital’s history. The donation will support the building of the hospital’s state-of-the-art patient tower, which aims to improve healthcare delivery in Toronto’s west end, a community with growing and changing needs. The tower will boost emergency and surgical capacity, expand mental health services, and open doors to innovation, including advancements in artificial intelligence. “This gift is deeply personal,” says Gilgan. “I’m proud to support this transformation so St. Joe’s can continue caring for families like mine for the next century.”
Brantford HBA raises funds for two local food banks
Earlier this year, Brantford HBA (BHBA) hosted its Build Brantford Industry Luncheon featuring a draw to raise funds for local charities. Members who attended the luncheon bought tickets for the draw to show their support for local causes and help build a stronger, more resilient community. The proceeds from the draw allowed BHBA to donate $1,419 to both the Brantford Food Bank and the Paris Food Bank, two vital organizations that are doing excellent work to help address food insecurity in the region. The generous donation will help provide essential food and support services to individuals and families needing emergency food assistance across Brantford and Paris.
CHBA BC and CHBA South Okanagan provide funding for workforce development initiatives
Through CHBA BC’s Workforce Development Initiative, in conjunction with CHBA South Okanagan, three high schools in the South Okanagan region – Summerland Secondary, Princess Margaret Secondary, and L.V. Rogers Secondary – received $5,500 each to help equip students with the tools and skills they need for successful careers in the trades. To shape the future of a strong, skilled residential construction workforce in the region, CHBA South Okanagan member Penticton Home Hardware also offered an additional $2,500 to each school. The funding aims to supports the purchase of essential materials and equipment for the schools’ skilled trades programs.
