Habitat for Humanity York Region (Habitat York) is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Canada, representing the geographic area of York Region and Bradford West Gwillimbury. Habitat York builds simple, decent and affordable homes in partnership with the community and with the families who will own them. All homes are built almost completely by volunteers using building materials, land and money donated by individuals, businesses, and various community groups. Families purchase their home from Habitat and make monthly payments on their no-interest mortgages over a period of 20 to 35 years. In addition, families are required to complete a minimum of 500 hours of ‘sweat equity’ by volunteering to help build their own home, other Habitat homes or helping us in other ways. The Habitat approach provides families with a hand up, not a hand out. Charitable Reg # - 86634 1415 RR0001