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.
Homes by Avi invests $500,000 for students in construction trades programs
In an effort to tackle the skilled trades shortage and support the residential construction industry in their region, BILD Edmonton Metro member Homes by Avi made a five-year, $500,000 investment to support students considering post-secondary studies at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)’s School of Construction and Building Sciences. The funding will provide students who have participated in the Homes by Avi Construction Program at M.E. LaZerte, a local high school, with priority access to financial support to enroll in one of 13 eligible skilled trades programs at NAIT. As a result of the contribution, the students have already started to make their mark, building the first floor of a two-storey home that will be sold to an Edmonton homebuyer, with the proceeds funnelled back into the high school to continue this exciting initiative.
Members of CHBA Nova Scotia rebuild a family’s home after wildfires
In May 2023, Phil and Sue’s lives were turned upside down when wildfires broke out in Upper Tantallon. Like many families affected by the wildfires who were uninsured or underinsured, they lost their home with little hope of financial recovery. Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia, a member of CHBA Nova Scotia and their Charity of Choice for 2024-25, partnered with the Canadian Red Cross and United Way Maritimes to help them rebuild. After a year and a half of being displaced, Phil and Sue are on track to be in their home just in time for Christmas. With the unwavering support of community partners, generous donors and dedicated volunteers, including other CHBA-NS members Matheson Windows and Doors, Ritchies Flooring, and Ocean Contractors Ltd., Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia helped this family, along with many others across the province, have a safe place to call home.
Volunteers from Mattamy Homes help Ottawa affordable housing complex
Looking to make a meaningful impact in their community, Mattamy Homes, a member of Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association, put its building expertise to work for a good cause. A group of volunteers from Mattamy Homes rolled up their sleeves and spent a day building two new tables and a glider, and repaired existing benches to help transform the community courtyard at an Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) complex. OCH is Ottawa’s largest provider of non-market housing, and the space – which needed a little TLC – is a vital gathering place for tenants of the complex to enjoy outdoor events and connect with each other.
