Habitat
for Humanity Peterborough and District is a community-based, non-profit,
faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and
decent place to live. Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and community
partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means
to breaking the cycle of poverty.
The organization was founded in 2002, is a
member of Habitat for Humanity Canada, and part of a worldwide network that
spans 100 countries, has built over 225,000 homes, and is now building a new
home every 21 minutes.
Our History
2003: Lake St. Build sponsored by GE and Pepsi QTG. for a family of six
2004: Howden St. Build sponsored by the Peterborough Presbytery of the United Church of Canada for a family of five
2005: Bethune St. Build sponsored by Church in the City for a family with special needs
2006: Clonsilla Ave. Build sponsored by Pepsi QTG. for a family of three
2007: Buckhorn Build sponsored by the Anglican Deanery and Christ Lutheran Church for a family of five
2008: Lundys Lane Build sponsored by PVNC Catholic District School Board for a family of two
2010 : TowerHill Rd.
284 - built by volunteers from the Peterborough Professional Firefighters Association for a family of 5.
292 - built by students of the Fleming College Sustainable Building Program for a family of 4
288 - built by our community volunteers for a family of 4
Habitat for
Humanity Peterborough and District
2010 Board
of Directors
Rev. Steven Smith, Chair
Bob Beecher
Associated with the affiliate since 2004, Bob serves as Chair of the Nomination Committee. He is also a member of the Board's Executive Committee; Development Committee; Policy, Procedures and Human Resources Committee; and Nominating Committee. Bob has worked with Board Members in facilitating discussions leading to decision making in areas such as strategic direction. Following 29 years service with the Province of Ontario, Bob has worked as a Consultant since 2000.
Paul Berges
Paul became a board member in 2007 and serves as the Chair of the Restore Committee. Profits from the sale of Restore items go to support the affiliate’s local building program. In addition, Paul volunteers at the Restore. He is a retired professional forester who worked for the Ministry of Natural Resources in a number of professional and managerial positions throughout the province and resides in Peterborough with his wife. He also does volunteer work for other non-profit organizations.
Beth Bruesch
Bill Bruesch
Brad Coles
Brad joined the Board of Directors Habitat in 2007, and serves as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee and a member of the Build Committee. Brad became interested in the good works of Habitat for Humanity several years ago, and has volunteered his time on a number of builds. Recently retired after 25 years in a variety of finance positions with a major food and beverage company, Brad is now looking forward to the next opportunity to help a family in need of affordable housing.
Ken East
Tara McDonough Tara has been a board member since 2008 and currently serves as Chair of the Family Partnering Committee. She has been involved for many years in development work in Haiti and through Habitat is interested in contributing her skills closer to home. Following nearly a decade in engineering and product management, Tara now works independently as an executive life coach, helping others expand and achieve their vision of what’s possible for themselves, their organization and their world.
Dave Moffat
Dave is a founding member of the affiliate and has served the Board of Directors in a number of capacities including the Chair of the Fundraising Committee, the Chair of the Development Committee and the Chair of the Public Relations Committee. He currently is the Secretary and a member of the Build Committee. Dave worked for General Electric in engineering, marketing and human resources, and has volunteered with a number of charitable organizations. He and his wife Barbara reside in Peterborough.
Peter Ward
Peter joined the board in 2007. Peter caught the Habitat bug during the Clonsilla build in 2005 and wanted to become more involved. The opportunity made itself available in 2007 and he subsequently became Chair of the Site Selection Committee. Peter's main function is to provide build sites for the coming year and into the future. The task has many challenges to find affordable alternatives to people who otherwise couldn't find home ownership possible but at the same time is very rewarding. Peter works in Peterborough as a real estate salesperson and lives with his wife Debbie and his dog Willy in Lakefield.
Ex-Officio:
Sarah Tate
R Hagerman
Louise Yates
