TELUS Friendly Future Foundation™ Donates $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver’s Mission community area

Funding will help to create a safe and healthy community through play, helping over 500 families and thousands of children across generations.

Mission, BC – TELUS Friendly Future Foundation™ has generously donated $15,000 to contribute towards Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver’s effort in supporting our community’s physical and mental wellness.

“We know from our previous housing developments, that having a communal play area increases physical activity amongst our partner family members, builds a sense of community and forges strong bonds,” says Steph Baker, Interim CEO at Habitat. “Many of the Habitat children have never been able to play outside due to the unsafe neighborhoods where they have previously lived. Having this communal space as a focal point, not only encourages children to gain independence through play and social interactions, but it provides parents with respite as their children play within the safety of their neighbourhood”.

This donation will positively contribute to the atmosphere of the Habitat homes being built in Mission and help to build a diverse and vibrant community and allow Habitat Partner Families to focus on thriving. The community space, supported by TELUS Friendly Future Foundation™, will include a playground, communal garden, butterfly garden, benches and amenity space with a BBQ. It will serve to bring the local residents together and support overall personal wellness.

“We’ve heard from our charity partners about the challenges that low-income working families in their community are facing,” says Shanan Spencer-Brown, Executive Director of TELUS Friendly Future Foundation™. “We are proud to provide Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver with a TELUS community board grant of $15,000 to help parents and children enjoy the freedom and benefits of a safe and healthy environment.” For more information on the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation visit www.friendlyfuture.com.

About Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver

Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver’s mission is to break the poverty rental cycle for hardworking families in our community through the provision of safe and affordable housing. We move low-to-middle income families out of substandard living conditions (unhealthy, unsafe, overcrowded, and overprices) and into a home that will propel them forward.

Contact:

Steph Baker, Interim CEO sbaker@habitatgv.ca 604-681-5618