2010 Annual Report
Making changes in our community!
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Over the last twelve months we have experienced many
achievements at Habitat For Humanity London. As a result of the hard work and the foresight of our previous
board, we started our year with a new management team
led by Jeff Duncan our new C.E.O.
We set a goal to serve 10 families in 2010 and I am
proud to say that with the hard work of Jeff and his team we reached our goal.
One of our most unique initiatives was our CAW ―Hammer of Hope‖ Build at the John
Labatt Centre. We built a home in downtown London on a movable float. The home
was completed in one week and then transported to a site in east London. There were
week-long festivities to coincide with the build held at the downtown site. It was fun, it
was unique, and another family in need now has a brand new home‖.
I would like to thank the Board of Directors, the many volunteers, our community partners and donors for your contribution. Without you we could not have achieved our
goal of ―10 families served in 10‖.
Our goal for the future will remain the same: To provide safe, decent, affordable housing as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty.
Please join us and the hundreds of volunteers and donors who make it possible to fulfill that goal.
Bill Graham
Chair – Board of Directors
Habitat For Humanity - London
CEO Message
2010 was a big year for Habitat For Humanity London full of change, challenges,
progress and growth. We had set an aggressive goal of 10 families served in 2010
and we made it because of our community of friends. We certainly did not have a
conventional year with—2 house moves, our first Home at Last partnership with
LSTAR, CMHC and the City of London, and lots of other events.
Habitat never builds for anyone, but “with”, as we work alongside families who need
safe, decent affordable housing and “with” assistance from our community partners and volunteers.
From government through to the faith community, there’s a genuine groundswell and focus on assisting us with our mission. I feel blessed to be working with such a caring group of people. I would like to
express a special thanks to our Board Chair, Bill Graham and our Directors for their commitment and
support!
While we were busy serving 10 families we were also going through a process of organizational change
and development. Our Board continued its shift from Operational to one of Policy Governance with a
focus on growth and quality of service. This means expanded responsibilities for the staff and a necessity to reorganize and strengthen our capacity.
So, as we reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, we also look ahead to the possibility that
2011 and beyond holds, to the transformation that’s possible when we come together honestly, humbly, respectfully—and for the sake of families in need of decent housing.
We will continue to improve the effectiveness of our programs while fostering and improving our partnerships. We will revamp our communications strategy and focus on awareness of our work. In the
interests of good stewardship we will pursue a position of environmental leadership while strengthening and developing our build program and land acquisition strategy. We also believe that an expansion
of our boundaries to include Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin counties makes sense so we will pursue this
for 2012. To prepare we began organizing a 2nd “Adopt a home” project in Woodstock for a fall 2011
build. The Youth Build partnership with Libro Financial and Habitat UWO will unify youth from elementary to post secondary in a goal of building a home every year.
We have inadequate Restore, office and meeting spaces to get the job done and provide our customers, families and volunteers with the experience or support they deserve. We will therefore renovate
and move our operations and original Restore to 40 Pacific Court. We will be opening a second Restore
at 317 Adelaide St. S in 2011 to continue our model of supporting administration through this Social
enterprise. While these facilities will be modest they will provide us with adequate, efficient space that
will provide increased financial resources and be the engine for our growth.
Our commitment is to constantly move forward, adapt and find creative solutions to affordable housing challenges, serve and provide more home ownership opportunities. Our success is the community’s success. With the ongoing support of our donors, partners, youth, Board and volunteers, Habitat
London will meet these commitments and be ready for the challenges and achievements ahead in 2011
and beyond.
Thank you & keep on building!
Jeff Duncan
“I’ve never known a Habitat volunteer who bought one’s own tools and traveled at one’s own expense and worked hard
without payment, that wasn’t convinced that at the end of that challenge that their sacrifice had been relatively insignificant to the blessing that they had received.” - Former US President Jimmy Carter
2010 AGM—ReStore Report
From a Restore perspective, one word can describe 2010 - challenging. Like being challenged to a footrace by a lesser runner, the ReStore team started the year strong, confident that we had the superior
resources and would accomplish our goals by finishing first. As the year wore on however, obstacles on
the course made the race more difficult and while the results on the year were very positive, the team
fell just short of reaching its set goal of 900,000 in sales.
As the manager of Habitat for Humanity London Restore, I have enjoyed the challenge of running this
enterprise from the moment I stepped into the role. The focus of the affiliate strategic plan served to
define and shape this challenge more clearly than ever before. Subsequent reviews have clearly laid
the path before us and it is game on!
The Restore continues to be the face of HFH London to the community. Staff and volunteers clearly
observed first hand the results of the affiliate's increased build activity by a heightened level of awareness of our organization. Opportunities continue to present to the ReStore despite economic conditions,
demand for our service and products continues to grow, and we continue to plan for growth and expansion.
Volunteer enrollment and participation reached new levels. Key donors and many, many businesses,
contractors, and individuals from the London community continue to provide incredible support.
Significant improvements to the employment package, initiated under the leadership of our CEO Jeff
Duncan, were welcomed by our dedicated and long serving staff.
Finally, thanks to Habitat for Humanity London Inc. for their confidence and support for the ReStore in
London. It fulfills many roles for many different kinds of people in the London community along with
generating funds for the work of our organization. It is a daily thrill and a rewarding challenge, even after
12 years, to come to work as the manager of the
Habitat for Humanity London ReStore.
Gerry Pieroni,
ReStore Manager
Habitat for Humanity
London Inc.
FULL TIME STAFF 2010
Chief Executive Officer – Jeff Duncan
Manager, Major Gifts – Coleen Crncich
Manager, Volunteer & Family Services – Lee Jones
Manager, Finance & Administration – Donna Piffard
Manager, ReStore Operations – Gerry Pieroni
Office Administrator – Irene Stocker
Database Administrator/Support Staff – Fran Deschamps
PART TIME STAFF 2010
Bookkeeper – Marg Kearns
Construction Site Supervisor – Gabe Giannantonio
Land & Build Project Coordinator—Robert Spano
Construction Support Coordinator—Jan Gagnon
Construction Site Support—Victor Imbroll
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
2009 – 2010
2010 – 2011
Chair – Connie Graham
Vice Chair— Bill Graham
Treasurer – Kathy Fox, Mecheliena Wilson
Family Selection Chair – Linda Armstrong
Build Chair – David Leckie
Luke Akins
Paul van der Werf
June Cotte
Elizabeth Cormier
Philippe Morin
Ethan Ling
Phillip Squire
Chair – Bill Graham
Vice Chair—Phillip Squire
Treasurer – Mecheliena Wilson
Linda Armstrong
Luke Akins
Connie Graham
Kathy J. Fox
Philippe Morin
Paul van der Werf
Elizabeth Cormier
Mary Ellen Khan
Robert Spano
ADVISORY COUNCIL 2010
Don Adams
Ed Holder
Faisal Joseph
Dan Grantham
Hon. Chris Bentley
John Wood
Kevin Switzer
Roy Carter
Sheldon Aaron
Steve Janes
Greg Priamo
Jamie Crich
Judith Binder
CAW Hammer of Hope
Build at the JLC
Our Youngest Donor!!!
Enjoying the festivities!!!
Forest City Community Church
2010 Bolivia Build
H.O.P.E.
Helping Owners Prosper
& Excel
Helping Our Partner
Families Become….
Great Neighbours!!
And Successful Homeowners!!
London Inc.
2010 Partners
Golden Hammer $75,000
A Television
City of London
CMHC
Copp’s Buildall
Habitat for Humanity UWO
Home Depot
Kay Wilkinson
Libro Financial
LSTAR - Home At Last
Rona
Trojan Technologies
Silver Spade $25,000
3M
All Weather Windows
BobFM
Eden Hall Architectural
Electrical Contractor’s Association of Ontario
Global Spectrum
Hunter Douglas Canada Inc.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Local 120
McGee-Reiter
North American Trade Schools
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Robert Spano
TD Canada Trust
Bronze Blade $10,000
Auburn Developments
Carpenter’s Union 1946
CGC Inc.
CAW Local 1520
CAW Local 27
CAW National
Drewlo Development Corp.
Duo Building Ltd.
Fanshawe College
FKS Surveying
Form & Build London
Forest City Community Church
Goodlife Canada
Hampton Group
Harry Lubnow
The Home Depot Canada Foundation
Jack Astor’s
Labourer’s Union 1059
London Life
Norquay Developments
Owens Corning Canada
Rembrandt Homes Inc.
Sifton Properties Limited
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Sunningdale Homes
Thorndale Roof Systems
Tricar Developments Inc.
Wasko Developments Inc.
Western Fair Association
Whirlpool Canada Inc.
London Inc.
Apprentice Hope Builder up to $5000
Adams Plumbing Ltd.
Addaline Asphalt
AGM Surveyors
Archibald, Gray & McKay
Bathfitters
Battlefield
Bill & Connie Graham
Blinds by Design
Brad Bain
Brent Reg Construction
Brosco Inc.
Casey’s Creative Kitchens
CAW Local 88
CAW Local 302
Centura Wall & Floor
Continental Building Movers
Country Estate Fence Inc.
County Heritage
Delta Hotels
Direct Energy
Drake International
DRN Commerce
Dufferin Concrete
Dundas United Church
Forest City Concrete
Forest City Forming
Forest City Mechanical
Gentek
Golden Windows
Habitat for Humanity Canada
Halls Flooring
Heritage Renovations
Investors Group
ISM Security
Jay Deeks
Jazz Air
Jules Pattyn Landscaping
Kathy Amess
Kellogg E.C.C.O.
Kind Metal Roofing
Laird Blackie
Laird French
Linda Armstrong
Linda Brackstone
Lindsey Elwood
Mandi Fields
Mike Tower
Modu-loc
Neal Pallet Townsend
Needham Funeral Services
Noble Trade
North Star Windows
Oke Woodsmith
Orr Insurance
ParaPaint
Power of the Purse
Raymond Brothers
Reliance Home
Rogers Television
ReStore Staff/Salvage Crew
Schneider Electric Ltd.
Sobek Mechanical
Starbucks
Teranet
Thermalmax
The Color Company
The Cooperators
The Top Shop
Timmet
TRY Recycling
Uponor
United Contracting
Vince Bogdanski
Warehouse Disposal
Why Design
Will Doran
Event Sponsors
All “Hammer it Out” Bands
CCH Chamber Choir
Downtown London
Hunter’s Disc Jockey
Jones Soda
King West
Labatts
London Ice Cream Factory
London Free Press
Maple Leaf Foods
McDonald’s
Ovations
Porky’s
Schneiders
Shelly Rastin Band
Thank you to all those donors that could not be listed!!!
A Special Thank you to our volunteers and supporters whose hard work and
dedication give a hand up, not a hand out, to families in our community!!!
Befo
re
2010 Springbank “ Coves ” Project
179-183 Springbank Drive
After
Befo
re
Home At Last Project Partnership 2010
Burlsem Reno
“ T he Wilkinson House ”
After
Befo
After
re
JLC Blitz Build 2010
Befo
re
Aboriginal/Youth Build Projects
2010 Egerton Street Semi
After
Cash Inflows
Donations
Restore
Mortgages
Mortgages
17%
Donations
29%
Restore
54%
Cash Outflows
Restore
Administration
Building Programs
Restore
32%
Building Programs
38%
Administration
30%
OUR VISION:
A world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
OUR MISSION:
To mobilize volunteers and community partners in providing opportunities for
homeownership as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty.
OUR VALUES:
Housing for All: We believe that access to safe, decent and affordable housing is a
basic human right that should be available to all.
HUMAN DIGNITY:
We believe in the worth and dignity of every human being. We respect the people
we serve and those that help us n the effort and recognize them as our greatest resource.
PARTNERSHIP:
We believe we can best achieve our mission through meaningful and mutually
beneficial partnerships with others.
FAITH IN ACTION:
We believe that faith is lived through action. Building on our Christian
foundation, we serve and work with people of all faiths and beliefs in a spirit of
justice and compassion.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVENESS:
We believe there is a role for everyone committed to our vision, mission and
values and we seek to enrich our organization through diversity.