From Construction to Community Building
Paved, sodded and all rented out - MennoHomes first project provides housing for 16 families. With all units now rented, the MennoHomes board is eager to continue in its efforts to have "The Village" be "homes" not only "houses." As we have believed from the start, that means more than attractive design, quality construction and good management. It will mean continuing to invest human energy so that "The Village" can truly become a village, a community where people begin to build trust and familiarity. Sxteen families call "The Village" their home. Karen Lebold, our Community Worker, works alongside tenants in creating the kind of living community they want for their families. She is also able to refer our families to other helping agencies in the community as the need arises. Karen is on contract with MennoHomes Inc. and works 15 hours a week at "The Village" and "The Rockway Gardens Village". She has experience working with Hanover Family Resource Centre as well as interacting with seniors in a helping position. |
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"Innovative Waterloo Development mixes rental townhouses and affordable apartments"
Camelot - beautiful design, excellent location, affordable price! MennoHomes partners with Blaze Properties Inc. to provide 25 affordable units. The attractive bricked homes contain single bedroom units, seven of which will carry a rent subsidy to make them highly affordable. We encourage readers who are aware of potential tenants to visit Blaze Properties Inc. website for more information! |
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The Stirling Ave. Refugee House |
New Family Moves into Refugee Home October 2008A family of six from Colombia moved into our Refugee House. They were displaced from their rural home due to threats from rebels. They are one of four related families who arrived late October 2008.  One of each of the married couples heading each of the families is a brother or sister. The mother of the four siblings lives with one of the families. The family at Stirling consists of a mother and father, 18 year old, 15 year old, 13 year old and 1 year old children. They have consistently attended First Mennonite Church and enjoy the contacts with other Hispanics. Two of the youth are attending the weekly LOGOS meetings for youth. Overall they seem to be integrating well. Volunteer labour from First Mennonite Church has been used to renovate this property back into a four bedroom home. |
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Read more: The Stirling Ave. Refugee House
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The Rockway Gardens Village |
All Fifty Units Were Occupied Before Scheduled Date!  Residents began moving March 10, 2007, and by May 2007 all fifty units were filled! The first potluck supper was held June 7 with 58 out of 62 tenants attending as well as a few members of the MennoHomes Board who welcomed everyone to their new home.
June saw completion of the landscaping surrounding the building as well as the paving of the parking lot. The installation of park benches welcomed the tenants to sit outside, visit with each other, and view their new surroundings. |
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Read more: The Rockway Gardens Village
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Wellesley Semi Project Update |
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August, 2009
Greetings to all Members,
Since the April 15 consultation at the Crosshill Mennonite Church much activity has taken place:
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Read more: Wellesley Semi Project Update
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