Giving Back
#CdnBuilt: Giving Back and Creating Communities
Members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) have been building, developing and renovating homes from coast to coast for generations, and they know that strong communities are not just about bricks and mortar, but about the people living in them. That’s why our members are so passionate about giving back to Canadians. Whether it’s through fundraisers, community-based charity activities, or countless other good-will initiatives, CHBA members are doing their part to make their neighbourhoods thrive.
Our #CdnBuilt for Generations series began in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017 and CHBA’s 75th anniversary in 2018. Through it, we celebrate the contributions that CHBA home builders, developers and renovators make within their communities every day.
CHBA Giving Back Articles
Interested in how CHBA builders, developers and renovators have shaped Canada in the past, or how they’re building strong communities today? We collect stories from small towns in PEI to bustling metropolises in BC, and we share our members’ efforts below or on the CHBA National Blog, the hub for all things #CdnBuilt for Generations.
CHBA Fraser Valley Boot Bank helps students step into careers in residential construction
CHBA Fraser Valley Boot Bank helps students step into careers in residential construction CHBA Fraser Valley (CHBA FV) found a practical way to open doors for young people looking to access careers in residential construction through its lending Boot Bank. Started after a secondary school asked for spare steel-toed boots for a field trip, the…
BILD Central Alberta members collect winter gear for Red Deer’s most vulnerable
BILD Central Alberta members collect winter gear for Red Deer’s most vulnerable Members of BILD Central Alberta (BILD-CA) showed strong community spirit by stepping up for SPARC Red Deer’s Paint the Town Positive: Winter Warm-Up campaign. Donations collected by BILD-CA volunteers quickly filled a truck bed with mittens, toques, socks and winter gear for vulnerable…
Founder of Richcraft Homes donates $20M to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Founder of Richcraft Homes donates $20M to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation When Kris Singhal arrived in Ottawa from Delhi with two suitcases in hand, he brought values that would shape a lifetime of community impact. In 1983, he founded Richcraft Homes, a member of Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA), building thriving neighbourhoods while giving back…
Simcoe County HBA spearheads the construction of new facility for at-risk youth
Simcoe County HBA spearheads the construction of new facility for at-risk youth Simcoe County HBA (SCHBA) is making a significant contribution to their community by spearheading the construction of a new purpose-built rental facility for Youth Haven, an organization that provides housing and outreach services to up to 300 at-risk youth annually. The existing facility, which is…
Alberta New Home Warranty Program hosts charity lawn bowling tournament to support those experiencing homelessness
Alberta New Home Warranty Program hosts charity lawn bowling tournament to support those experiencing homelessness Earlier this year, BILD Alberta member Alberta New Home Warranty Program (ANHWP) held two charity lawn bowling tournaments to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary. Decked out in 1974-themed attire, builder members battled on greens in Calgary on June 6 and…
Centra Windows raises $110,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Centra Windows raises $110,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities CHBA BC member Centra Windows hosted a golf tournament for a great cause with their 24th annual Centra Cares Golf Tournament in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities. This year, the tournament raised $110,000, with $90,000 going to the Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon and $20,000 to Ronald…
London HBA and Tricar Group host a charity soccer tournament for local homelessness fund
London HBA and Tricar Group host a charity soccer tournament for local homelessness fund A fund dedicated to helping London’s homeless population received a boost from the region’s home builders. The second annual Constructors Cup, a charity soccer tournament hosted by London HBA in conjunction with Tricar Group, raised $70,000 for The Health and Homelessness…
BILD Calgary members ride for Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta
BILD Calgary members ride for Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta Ride Through the Rockies is an annual fundraising event in support of Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. This is the eleventh year that founder Ken Crockett, Vice President of Star Building Materials and a member of BILD Calgary Region, brought together leaders from the home building industry. Forty participants cycled…
Centennial Homes to build four townhomes in support of Habitat for Humanity Niagara
Centennial Homes to build four townhomes in support of Habitat for Humanity Niagara Niagara HBA member Centennial Homes, and their network of suppliers and subtrades, have committed to build four townhomes in support of Habitat for Humanity Niagara. The homes, which have broken ground in Thorold, ON, will allow Habitat for Humanity Niagara to provide more affordable…