That’s a wrap for Women Build 2022 and we’re still riding the high! With 180 participants stretched over 14 Women Build Days, we had some extraordinary experiences with some exceptional and selfless people.
Presented by Turner Construction, this event has come to be a cornerstone in our fundraising efforts, thanks to our very keen participants, and wonderfully generous sponsors and individual donors. With a goal to raise $75,000, we are thrilled to say we came out at $88,319!
We handed out 17 pink hard hats to individuals who raised $1,000 or more for their first time. Those who raised $1,000+ last year and raised it again this year will be honoured with an engraved paver that will be embedded into the communal playground area to live at the Mission complex in perpetuity. Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to these six individuals: It’s a wrap for Women Build 2023 and we’re still riding the high! With 180 participants stretched over 14 Women Build Days, we had some extraordinary experiences with some exceptional and selfless people.
Presented by Turner Construction, this event has come to be a cornerstone in our fundraising efforts, thanks to our very keen participants, and wonderfully generous sponsors and individual donors. With a goal to raise $75,000, we are thrilled to say we came out at $88,319!
We handed out 17 pink hard hats to individuals who raised $1,000 or more for their first time. Those who raised $1,000+ last year and raised it again this year will be honoured with an engraved paver that will be embedded into the communal playground area to live at the Mission complex in perpetuity. Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to these six individuals: Lisa Janzen, Charlene Baumgartner, Kirsty Baker, Yael Zachs, Skyler Edstrand, and Kendra Edstrand.
Fundraising was fierce and often buoyed by friendly competition. We are thrilled to announce our prize winners. Our top individual fundraiser was Michele Laurent who collected $3,628 in donations. Her team, “Women of Stillhavn” came out on top with a combined raise of $13,130. Over half this dynamic team of eight women from Stillhavn Real Estate Services earned their pink hard hats. Way to go Dana Propp, Laurie Gillis, Michele Laurent, Jessica Lowes, Chandra Levac, Maria Senajova, Bridget Ross, and Zora Huculak!
It was a pleasure to host seven corporate teams during Women Build, including Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP, CBRE, Mott Electric, Wesco Distribution, Benefit Cosmetics, Turner Construction, and Schneider Electric.
Generous swag donors made each Women Build Day extra special – huge thanks to k’pure Naturals, Só Luxury, Louna Rose Candle Co, Meridian Farm Market, and Benefit Cosmetics, plus Three Sisters Winery for supplying our daily wine draw.
All monies raised have gone directly toward helping to complete our final 11 of 19 homes in Mission, BC. Once this project is finished in June, we plan to start on a 40-home complex in Coquitlam in early 2023.
Women Build is an initiative that is championed by many Habitat affiliates across North America. While it is not exclusive to women, it is about celebrating and empowering them and showcasing that women can be equal participants in construction and the trades.
So many elements contribute to making Women Build special; new connections, new skills, lots of AHA moments, and cool swag. We witnessed miles of smiles, friendships forged, and magnificent memories made. Tons of great questions were asked, and partnerships strengthened. It is truly remarkable to see what can happen when groups of dedicated women (and men!) rally for a cause.
THANK YOU ALL for helping us transform families’ lives through safe, secure, and affordable housing. Hundreds of individuals will become strong, independent, and self-reliant members of our community as a result. You have ALL made a difference!
Much appreciation goes to our sponsors:
Prizes:
1) Top Individual Fundraiser – Michele Laurent $3,638.32
Pair of Vessi Shoes – choice of style/colour
Bottle of Three Sisters Rose
2) Top Fundraising Team – Women of Stillhavn $13,130
Michele Laurent, Dana Propp, Maria Senajova, Chandra Levac, Jessica Lowes, Laurie Gillis, Zora Huculak, Bridget Ross
Bottle of Three Sisters “Rebecca” each
Potted African Violet from Stong’s
3) This year’s Omnipresent Fundraiser – raising, donating, and participating for both Women Build AND BMO Marathon –– Colleen Fish
Saje Wellness – diffuser & blend set
4) First person to raise $1K – Danelle Pope
HFH mug with succulent & stone
5) Wild Card Draw – random draw of all who raise $250 or more – Kaelynn Johnson
Benefit Cosmetics - gift pack