Students for Habitat
This next organization we will be discussing is Students for Habitat! They are an official affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Edmonton. Their mission is to promote and raise funds for Habitat for Humanity, which helps provide homes for the less fortunate.
Their main goal is to empower those in need by helping families build strength, stability, and independence through affordable home ownership. SFH aims to bring together passionate leaders from the University of Alberta in order to eliminate barriers to financial stability for Edmonton's most vulnerable demographics. Proceeds derived from fundraising events will be donated towards Habitat for Humanity Edmonton and the promotion of reduced child poverty and homelessness in the Greater Edmonton area.
Students for Habitat offer a number of opportunities for students to get involved, all in hopes of providing them with a sense of community and valuable leadership skills! They have general membership, director membership, executive membership and volunteer opportunities. They also host construction events each year which are a good experience for those interested in construction! Students are able to work with Students for Habitats in various roles and levels of commitment through the variety of positions available.
For those interested, please email sfhpres@gmail.com for more information. Students can also request membership on Students for Habitat’s Bearsden page, which can be found here!