Habitat for Humanity Toronto gratefully acknowledges all of its sponsors and partners for their support in the current year.
Visionaries - $100,000 +
The Home Depot Canada Foundation
The Home Depot Canada is Habitat for Humanity Toronto’s Partner in Sustainability for the 4th year in a row, helping Habitat Toronto build sustainable homes, using the highest standards of green construction. The Home Depot and its Team Depot associates have volunteered hundreds of volunteer hours and continue to lead the way in corporate social responsibility – putting their hammers where their hearts are.
To find out more about this donor, visit: Home Depot Canada Foundation
GWL Realty Advisors
GWL Realty Advisors, a full service real estate investment advisor, is committed to building stronger communities in Canada. Their association with Habitat for Humanity Toronto began in 2004 and allows GWLRA to utilize the strength of their resources, network, culture and people to give back to the community. GWLRA has sponsored over 7 homes and donated over $500,000 through the combined generosity of The Great-West Life Assurance Company and it’s Key to Giving program and their network of real estate suppliers, contractors and brokers. This commitment is further solidified their staff’s generous donation of their personal time, contributing thousands of volunteer hours to Habitat for Humanity Toronto.
To find out more about this donor, visit: GWL Realty Advisors
SNC Lavalin
SNC Lavalin has proven that doubling efforts equals greater results. Combined fundraising of both SNC Lavalin and its sister company SNC Lavalin O&M has made possible the construction of two homes at our 1500 Weston Road development. As community builders, SNC Lavalin has provided countless volunteer hours and over $250,000 in funds raised to further the habitat mission. Their efforts are not stopping there either. Building on SNC Lavalin O&M’s history of support with Habitat Toronto, the combined efforts of these two companies will see more funds and volunteer hours poured into the 1500 Weston Road construction project this year, to help us complete the project on time and on budget.
To find out more about this donor, visit: SNC Lavalin
Toronto Dominion Bank Financial Group
TD Bank Financial Group and its employees have been swinging hammers for Habitat Toronto since 2004, following the lead of C.E.O. Ed Clark. Mr. Clark sits on the Habitat for Humanity Toronto Board of Directors and has made Habitat for Humanity Toronto a charitable pillar his entire company stands behind, not only in Toronto but across the country. This year, TD Bank made a landmark commitment to Habitat Toronto through a multi-year, national initiative that will see TD’s carbon offsets enabling the construction of sustainable Habitat homes. This vision, coupled with their enthusiasm on the build site makes TD Bank Financial Group Habitat Toronto’s largest annual corporate contributor.
To find out more about this donor, visit: TD Bank Financial Group
Groundbreakers - $80,000 - $99,999
CSA Group
CSA Group, a supporter of Habitat for Humanity Toronto since 2004, has consistently sponsored the construction of a Habitat Toronto home year over year. Employees participate in "Adopt-a-days" throughout the year. CSA Group's vision is - "A better, safer, more sustainable world, where standards work for people and business."
To find out more about this donor, visit: CSA Group
Building Industry and Land Development Association (B.I.L.D.)
B.I.L.D. began its support of Habitat for Humanity in 2002 and since 2005, they have been an annual Title Home Sponsor. The building industry comes together each year to celebrate their association and their partnership with Habitat Toronto through special events including a golf tournament, industry barbeque and most recently the wildly popular Party for Humanity.
To find out more about this donor, visit: B.I.L.D
The Delta Chelsea and Delta Toronto East Hotels
As a part of the Delta Hotels' national sponsorship of Habitat for Humanity, the Delta Chelsea and The Delta Toronto East are delighted to announce their partnership with Toronto Habitat. As an organization that echoes the brand values and relevance to their business, Delta Hotels are committed to be a defining financial, in-kind and volunteer resource donor for Toronto Habitat. This three year partnership launched in 2009 with a home sponsorship at Hainford Street made possible through the fundraising efforts of both properties combined. The Delta Chelsea held a very successful golf tournament, hosted our Gingerbread Build and provided exceptional prizes to be used at our signature events while the Delta Toronto East launched their first annual Casino night which to rave reviews by all who attended.
To find out more about this donor, visit: Delta Hotels
KPMG
KPMG has been a proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity since 2004 and are continuing their legacy of support with a new, three year partnership to build more homes and hope in Toronto. This new pledge, combined with their history of support will bring their cumulative giving to over $500,000. KPMG employees enthusiastically participate on our build sites and provide leadership and guidance to the organization as they give Toronto families the hand-up they deserve.
To find out more about this donor, visit: KPMG
Schneider Electric
For many years, Schneider Electric has supported Habitat for Humanity International, an organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing throughout the world. They share in Habitat for Humanity's commitment to helping people in need everywhere secure decent, affordable shelter. As a National Partner, Schneider Electric has donated more $13 million worth of residential electrical equipment for Habitat houses in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. In addition, many of their people dedicate time and muscle to help build Habitat houses.
To find out more about this donor, visit: Schneider Electric
Nissan Canada
Nissan is a two time Habitat for Humanity Toronto Title Home Donor with their first sponsorship on our 4200 Kingston Road Energy Build, and their current title home donation at 1500 Weston Road. As an international sponsor of Habitat for Humanity, Nissan has proven itself to be a responsible corporate citizen actively supporting the various local communities they belong to, contributing greatly to their development. This commitment to the community internationally has come to life at Habitat Toronto with their ongoing financial support and dedicated employees swinging their hammers in support of affordable housing in this city.
To find out more about this donor, visit: Nissan Canada
Irving Tissue
Royale is proud to be a sponsor of the Weston Rd., Habitat for Humanity Toronto project. Royale is manufactured locally in Toronto and has been a member of the local Weston community for almost 50 years. "Habitat for Humanity provides a great service to this area and to low-income families right across Canada. We are proud to be associated with such a dignified charity", said Gary MacIntosh, Director of Marketing for Royale.
To find out more about this donor, visit: Irving Tissue
GUESS
In 2009 a group of GUESS employees took on our Adopt-a-Day challenge and set out to raise some money for their Habitat for Humanity Toronto build day. What happened next has blown us all away. This tenacious group of employees raised over $30,000 through various fundraising activities and events. When their corporation found out about this success, they too wanted to contribute. The GUESS foundation matched their fundraising total dollar for dollar. The momentum did not stop there. Following this generous matching gift, the owners of the company, Paul and Maurice Marciano joined in as well, bringing GUESS’ one-time cash contribution to over $90,000 for Habitat Toronto.
To find out more about this donor, visit: Guess
Innovators - $50,000 - $79,999
Co-sponsors: Genworth Financial Canada and MCAP
Genworth Financial has partnered with MCAP to sponsor one home in partnership at 1500 Weston Road. "Our business is based on making homeownership accessible and affordable across Canada," said Peter Vukanovich, President and CEO of Genworth Financial Canada. "That's why we're truly committed to giving back to the communities we live in. "Every year, we support Habitat for Humanity's efforts across Canada” says John Thompson Senior Vice-President Product Development & Strategic Initiatives at MCAP. “We try to focus our support in the regions where our employees live and work. MCAP employees have always been enthusiastic participants at Habitat builds and our large employee base in the GTA is looking forward to pitching in at the Weston Road site this year. We are also excited to be involved in this project given that it will be solar powered!"
To find out more about this donor, visit: Genworth Financial Canada and MCAP
Ontario Power Authority
O. P. A. a supporter of Habitat Toronto since 2007 on our 4500 Kingston Road and Peddicord Drive developments, has renewed its support in 2010. As Habitat Toronto works to complete its first homes equipped with solar technology, O.P.A. has lent its expertise and advice to ensure we are well informed in our efforts to see our partner families benefitting from the micro Feed In Tariff program; a revenue generating initiative designed to reward generators of renewable, solar energy. O.P.A. has made a commitment to ensure we continue to build energy efficient homes that are affordable today and well into the future. We thank O.P.A. for its continued support of our ongoing home building efforts.
To find out more about this donor, visit: Ontario Power Authority
Architects - $25,000 - $49,000
Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto Commercial Real Estate Women
YTV
Designers - $10,000 - $24,000
Macquarie Financial
Ogilvy Renault
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
State Street
Hewitt Associates
Ideaca
Rogers
Teranet