1400 sq.ft. home will be new home for family of 7
Homes by DeSantis has joined forces with Habitat for Humanity Hamilton and the City of Hamilton to help build a new 1400 square foot home, in an unprecedented 90 days.
“We believe that Habitat for Humanity works,” explains Gabriel DeSantis, President of
Homes by DeSantis. “While we are financially supporting this build and providing our expertise, together with the City of Hamilton, our contractors and the hundreds of volunteers have been getting involved. We can all do our own small part to help solve the affordable housing crisis. ”
This corporate partnership of having a builder and associated trades donate time and materials is a different approach to the more “public participation” way of building a Habit For Humanity home. “Our hope is that this project serves a future model of how the New Home building industry can take a leadership role in future Habitat for Humanity endeavours,” finishes DeSantis.
“The City of Hamilton is pleased to partner with Hamilton Habitat and Homes by DeSantis, adds City Councilor Chad Collins. “Together we can make a real difference to a hard working Hamilton family.”
Ground breaking is April 2, 2012, with June 29th being slated as the completion date.
Sponsors who are donating time and materials to help make this dream home a reality include: A J Clarke, Prestige Design, Soilmat, IBI Group, Toronto Digital Imaging, Drive Agency, Dayluxe, Scarfone Hawkins LLP and Dow Chemical. As well, many more of our contractors are stepping up to support the project.
The deserving recipients of the 4 bedroom home are Michelle and Brandon DenBesten, and their 5 children.
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is an independent, not for profit Christian housing program dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing by building homes in partnership with families in need. Homeowners contribute hundreds of “sweat equity” to the construction of heir own homes and then repay a long-term, no-interest mortgage. Mortgage costs are kept low by the use of volunteer labour and the generous donations of funds and building materials.
Homes by DeSantis has been the builder behind thousands of family homes located in the Hamilton, Halton and Niagara regions for more than 50 years. The company’s hallmark is a combination of premium materials, meticulous workmanship, and exceptional levels of customer care – coupled with an intense passion for homebuilding for the value-conscious buyer. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association bestowed its highest honour on the company, naming it “Builder of the Year”. Since then, many other provincial, local and building awards have followed, as
Homes by DeSantis continues to create first-class communities offering creative home design and the ultimate in customer satisfaction.
