Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The Counties is launching another affordable home building project – in Ingleside!

Ground was broken on May 2 on the latest Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The Counties affordable home building project. In a few short months, a new partner family will purchase this new, affordable home in Ingleside, with Habitat for Humanity acting as both MANUFACTURER and the bank.

This marks 21^St local, affordable house built by the organization and the second in South Stormont. Of note, this is also the third house under construction in 2024. Habitat Cornwall was hoping to build a second semi-detached. However, with only one family of partners identified and challenging external logistics, the decision was made to build a single-family home in Ingleside.

As Judith Wilcox of the Robert Campeau Family Foundation noted, “Two affordable homes are better than one, but one is better than none!”

Well wishes and congratulations were shared with the families from a variety of attendees, including government representatives and community supporters.

The Jimenez family, Fiona and Jesus, along with their children, Lidija, Joaquim, Ameelija and Emmanuel will purchase this home at a fair market with an interest free mortgage. They will also demonstrate their partnership and commitment to Habitat for Humanity by dedicating 500 hours of volunteer service, which will include a homeowner education and construction fundraising component.

As rents and housing prices continue to rise across the country, working with key community stakeholders to provide the opportunity for affordable home ownership is more important than ever.

Habitat Cornwall Board President Hank Blasiak said, “We appreciate the support of the community, St. Lawrence College, Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario, Architect 49 and our building committees. This project benefits a local family and strengthens the community. We need your support. Please know that the funds raised Here stay Here to offset construction costs and promote affordability.

Any businesses, community groups of individuals who would like to learn more about affordable housing opportunities with Habitat for Humanity and how they can help are encouraged to contact Joanne Mohamed at 613-938-0413 ext.204, via e – email to the address (email protected). visit the ReStore at 1400 Vincent Massey Drive, Cornwall or the Habitat Cornwall website at www.habitatcornwall.org.

The Jimenez family representatives with Habitat for Humanity and local government representatives kicked off the latest affordable housing project.