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\nHabitat for Humanity Canada kicks off annual Meaning of Home writing contest
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TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over the past year our homes have transformed into offices, schools and, for the lucky few, places of refuge. This year more than ever, Habitat for Humanity Canada wants to know, what does home mean to you? The annual Meaning of Home\u00a0writing\u00a0contest that encourages students in grades 4, 5 and 6 to share what home means to them through a poem or short\u00a0essay is\u00a0back and open\u00a0for submissions at meaningofhome.ca<\/u><\/a>. The contest runs from\u00a0January 4 to February 19, 2021\u00a0and three grand prize winners, one from each grade, will receive a $30,000 grant to be directed to the local Habitat home build of their choice.<\/p>\n

Founded by\u00a0SagenTM<\/sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0in 2007, the Meaning of Home contest has raised over $1.7\u00a0million to help build decent and affordable housing in communities across Canada. Last year,\u00a0over\u00a010,000 Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from across Canada shared what home means to them.\u00a0In 2021, Habitat for Humanity Canada is hoping\u00a0to reach a new\u00a0record-breaking\u00a0number of\u00a0submissions. Three grand prize winners, one from each grade, will receive a $30,000 grant to direct to the local Habitat home build of their choice.\u00a0Nine runners-up, three from each grade, will also receive a $10,000 grant towards a local Habitat build. Every student entry earns a $10 donation towards their local Habitat for Humanity, ensuring that communities benefit from each student\u2019s participation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Meaning of Home contest provides youth an opportunity to learn about the importance of affordable housing by asking them to reflect on what home means to them,\u201d\u00a0says Julia Deans, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada. \u201cInstilling the importance of access to safe and decent housing early on will prepare them to be future advocates on this most critical issue.\u201d<\/p>\n

Habitat for Humanity Canada\u2019s model of affordable housing\u00a0helps families in need of housing buy their own home. Habitat homeowners volunteer up to 500 hours and pay an affordable mortgage geared to their income, helping them build a strong foundation and the financial stability to help plan for their children\u2019s futures.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2020, Sagen was proud to celebrate 20 years of affiliation with Habitat for Humanity Canada\u2014<\/em>The Meaning of Home writing contest in particular is an initiative near and dear to us,\u201d said Stuart Levings, President and CEO of Sagen. \u201cWe\u2019ve watched the program grow year over year, engaging over 68,000 students in Canada, and, as a founding sponsor of this contest, we\u2019ve raised over $1.7 million to create affordable housing in communities across Canada.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Teachers or parents who are interested in having their Grade 4, 5 or 6 students participate can access an educational module online at\u00a0meaningofhome.ca<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that includes writing tips and information on affordable housing issues in Canada. Winners of the 2021\u00a0Meaning of Home\u00a0contest will be announced in June, 2021.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Meaning of Home contest would not be possible without the generous support of Founding Sponsor\u00a0Sagen\u00a0and Awards Sponsors\u00a0Revera\u00a0Living\u00a0Inc. and\u00a0Swiffer. Thanks to their investments, students have an opportunity to give back to their communities in an engaging and meaningful way.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n About Sagen\u2122 (formerly Genworth Canada)<\/strong>
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As a sponsor since 2000, Sagen has donated over $5 million in support of Habitat Canada and has helped thousands of Canadian families realize their dreams of affordable homeownership. While\u00a0Sagen\u2019s\u00a0financial support provides crucial funding for their homeownership program, its support of Habitat Canada extends far beyond financial support. Throughout the sponsorship, Sagen employees from all levels of the organization, including President and CEO Stuart Levings\u00a0and his executive team, have lent their leadership experience, industry knowledge and time to help launch many of Habitats\u2019 signature programs, including the Sagen Homebuilding Grants, Global Village Volunteer Program in Canada and the Meaning of Home Contest. These programs, along with\u00a0Sagen\u2019s\u00a0support and involvement in them has significantly increased their ability to raise funds, recruit volunteers and ultimately, support more families and build stronger communities. Find out more at\u202fwww.sagen.ca<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

\n About Habitat for Humanity Canada\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Founded in 1985, Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national, charitable organization working towards\u202fa world where everyone has a decent and affordable place to call home. Habitat\u202fCanada\u202fbrings communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. With the help of volunteers, Habitat homeowners and 53\u202flocal Habitats working in every province and territory, we provide a solid foundation for better, healthier lives in Canada and around the world. Habitat for Humanity Canada is a member of Habitat for Humanity International, which was established in 1976 and has grown to become a leading global\u00a0non-profit\u00a0working in more than 70 countries. For more information, please visit\u202fwww.habitat.ca<\/u><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n Media contact:<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Laura\u00a0Arlabosse-Stewart\u00a0
Director, Communications\u00a0
Habitat for Humanity Canada\u00a0
C: (416) 822-1039\u00a0
larlabossestewart@habitat.ca<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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