Help make the dream of homeownership a reality for more families this holiday season by making a donation to Habitat for Humanity Canada through EFC’s Day of Giving campaign. Together, we can bring the safety and stability of affordable homeownership within reach for more families like Jennifer’s. Please click here to read more about Jennifer’s story and the impact of your support.
Donations for this year’s campaign can be made until December 31st, 2024.
We sincerely thank our members in advance for their generosity and compassion. Together, we can build hope, one home at a time.
For any questions about EFC’s Habitat for Humanity Day of Giving Campaign, please contact Dennis Potharst at dpotharst@electrofed.com
Wishing you the best of the holidays!
Sincerely,
2024 EFC Habitat for Humanity Charity Committee
Thank you to our 2024 Day of Giving Supporters!
Your support is helping to build a better world and brighter future through housing.
How Can I Engage My Employees, Partners, and Customers in EFC's Day of Giving?
Below are some fundraising ideas to support EFC’s Day of Giving:
Golf Events
- Designate a portion of the sale of each ticket
- Offer players the opportunity to purchase mulligans for a donation
Barbeques
- Ask employees or partners to make a small donation to purchase food
Corporate Match
- Offer to match donations made by employees and partners
Auctions during which employees and partners can bid on:
- Donated products or experience
- The use of a prime parking spot
- Extra vacation days
QR Code
- Consider including a unique QR code in your marketing materials to make it easy for participants to donate. Download the QR code here
Questions about EFC’s Day of Giving? Consult our FAQ document here.
Habitat Canada is EFC's Charity of Choice
Like Habitat Canada, EFC strongly believes that everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Habitat Canada knows affordable homeownership empowers Canadian families with a sense of pride and independence. A number of EFC members are strong supporters of Habitat Canada. Many member companies not only contribute financially but also provide product and volunteer support to Habitat affiliates across Canada.
View the 2023 Habitat Impact Report here
Two Ways to Get Involved
Donations of cash and products from EFC members help support Habitat for Humanity Canada by offsetting building costs, allowing them to serve more families.
1. Product Donation
- Local Habitats need electrical products suitable for use in residential home construction, such as load centers, circuit breakers, and wiring. These products will help to ensure that Habitat is building with high quality materials and help offset construction costs. If you would like to make a product donation please reach out to Shilo Darling, Manager, National Build GIK Program, sdarling@habitat.ca or (437) 317-8606.
- Habitat’s ReStores are always in need of quality products and will accept donations of overstocked or discontinued items. Individual and corporate donations to the 100+ ReStore locations across Canada help divert more than 1.1 billion pounds of material from landfills and fund Habitat housing projects. For more on ReStore, please contact Daryl Morrison, National ReStore GIK Manager, at (416) 624-1675 or dmorrison@habitat.ca
2. Cash Donation
- Cash donations help fund Habitat construction projects across Canada. Donations can be made by cheque, to the following address:
Jennifer Hearn
Habitat for Humanity Canada
100 Yonge Street, 10th Floor, Suite #1002
Toronto, ON M5C 2W1
Memo: EFC Day of Giving
EFC Habitat Build Days
Habitat Build Days are a great way to engage staff and give back to your local community.
Habitat Build Days are available across Canada for a minimum donation of $10k and up to 20 participants. Additionally, donation level and group size vary by location.
For more information on the campaign or to inquire about a Habitat Build Day for your team, please reach out to April Gibson, Director Partner Services and Stewardship, Habitat Canada, at agibson@habitat.ca.
Pictured below are participants from some member companies who volunteered their time at Habitat build sites across Canada in 2023:
