Announcements Archive
Go Low Flow event promotes water conservation
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is proud to be the recipient of net proceeds from the 2011 'Go Low Flow' water conservation promotion made possible by American Standard at The Home Depot Canada Stores. Proceeds will help fund community beautification initiatives and energy efficiency improvement projects in affordable housing dwellings across Canada as part of our commitment to making our communities healthier to live in.
Charity Golf Classic a big success
Thank you to more than 450 participants who took part in the 2011 The Home Depot Charity Classic on August 17th at Angus Glen in Markham, Ontario. Together we raised more than $1-million making it our most successful event to date! The proceeds from this event will help meet important needs in communities across Canada. Thank you again to our supplier community or your generosity.
Celebration of Service campaign allows The Home Depot associates to give back from coast-to-coast!
This September, The Home Depot Canada will celebrate its 9th annual Celebration of Service campaign. Celebration of Service is a month long national campaign that pays tribute to the many dedicated The Home Depot associate volunteers who commit to making a difference in their community. Each year, The Home Depot associates contribute over 60,000 hours of hands-on volunteer service to complete hands-on projects in their community through Team Depot, The Home Depot's volunteer program.
Cleaning up shorelines across Canada
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is pleased to support The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, a direct action conservation campaign that encourages Canadians to rehabilitate shoreline areas through cleanups. Associates from The Home Depot stores across the country will be participating in this week-long event, September 17 – 25, to help keep our parks and shorelines clean of debris. To get involved in this initiative please visit www.shorelinecleanup.ca.
Buy a Hammer, Build Our Community campaign an astounding success
The Buy a Hammer, Build Our Community campaign ran in all The Home Depot stores across Canada from June 2nd to July 3rd. Thank you to all customers who supported this initiative. Funds raised will be used to support affordable, sustainable housing projects and local neighbourhood improvement in your community. To see a list of the recipient charity of funds raised in your community, please click here.
Affordable Housing Grant Program – 2011 Recipients
The Home Depot Canada Foundation awards grants of up to $25,000 to Canadian registered charities completing affordable housing renovation/retrofit projects that incorporate sustainable building techniques and/or materials.
Congratulations to the following recipient organizations for this years' program:
| ORGANIZATION | PROJECT DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Family & Community Network Society | Repairs and renovations to 15 affordable apartment units including windows, hot water tanks, toilets and insulation. | Calgary, AB |
| Canadian Mental Health Association, Hastings & Prince Edward Branch | Energy efficient upgrade project (including windows, door and bathroom) at two buildings for adults, youth and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. | Belleville, ON |
| Chilliwack Community Services | Energy retrofit at a four-bed Youth Safe House for homeless youth including energy efficient lighting, heating and low-flow fixtures and toilets. | Chilliwack, BC |
| Christie Refugee Welcome Centre | Energy efficient boiler upgrade project for two affordable housing townhome units. | Toronto, ON |
| Dixon Transition Society | Energy efficient upgrades in transition house including double pane windows, exterior doors and an energy efficient furnace. | Burnaby, BC |
| Edmonton Women's Shelter Ltd | Replacement of boiler at women's shelter to lower heating costs. | Edmonton, AB |
| Fraserside Community Services Society | Increased attic and pipe insulation and new energy efficient toilets at a housing facility that supports members of at-risk populations. | New Westminster, BC |
| Gateway Residential & Community Support Services of Niagara Inc | Appliance upgrade project including refrigerators, ovens and microwaves in units for individuals experiencing mental illness. | Welland, ON |
| Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba Inc | Water fixture upgrade project including low-flow toilets, faucets and shower heads in apartments for new Canadians. | Winnipeg, MB |
| Inter-Loge Centre-Sud | Energy efficient improvements to apartment complex for low-income families, single people, students, artists, retirees and seniors including news windows and a new roof. | Montreal, QC |
| Nelson House of Ottawa Carleton | Energy efficient updates to historical home for women and children including Energy Star windows, an energy efficient furnace, low flow taps for kitchen and toilets and an energy efficient washer and dryer. | Ottawa, ON |
| Reena | Renewable energy creation project – solar panel installation at facility for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Thornhill, ON |
| Support & Housing Halton | Renovation project to 5-bedroom affordable home for youth-at-risk including low flow toilets, Energy Star windows, improved insulation and energy efficient cooling system. | Oakville, ON |
| Windsor Homes Coalition Inc | Energy efficient upgrades to a number of 90+ year-old units including wiring, windows, roofs, insulation, kitchens and bathrooms. | Windsor, ON |
| The Women's Centre (Grey & Bruce) Inc | Energy efficiency improvements to facility for women and children escaping violence including lighting and appliances to reduce operating costs. | Owen Sound, ON |
| YMCA of Regina | Bathroom renovation/expansion project including energy efficient fixtures at residence for male youth and adults, including those with addictions. | Regina, SK |
| YWCA of Greater Toronto | Energy efficient components of affordable and supportive housing development for women and girls fleeing violence. | Toronto, ON |
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is accepting applications for its Community Grants Program. This program provides grants of up to $5,000 to support small-scale community space or affordable housing projects that include sustainable building techniques and/or materials. It also provides grants for beautification and conservation projects/programs.
For more information and to access our online application form, please visit the How to apply page.
2011 Growing Greener Communities Grant Program Recipients
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Growing Greener Communities Grant Program in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. This program provides monetary and where possible, volunteer support to allow Boys and Girls Clubs to provide vibrant, environmentally responsible gathering spaces for children to thrive in. This includes support for projects that have a positive impact on a Boys and Girls Club facility and/or programs that raise awareness about a local environmental issue. Please click here to view a complete list of the 2011 recipients.
2011 Rebuilding Nature Grant Program Recipients
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Rebuilding Nature Grant Program led by Evergreen. This program provides the funding, tools, materials and volunteers needed to complete urban stewardship projects. Please click here to view a complete list of the 2011 recipients.
Building Community Award Winners Announced
The Building Community Awards program recognizes Team Depot Captains and their fellow associates who have completed exceptional community volunteer projects that exemplify The Home Depot's values of giving back, taking care of our people, doing the right thing and building strong relationships in communities across Canada.
The 2010 Winners are:
| REGION | RANKING | STORE LOCATION | TEAM DEPOT CAPTAIN(S) | COMMUNITY PARTNER | PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West | 1st Place | 7038 Brandon MB | Shane Robins, Assistant Store Manager | Samaritan House | Creating an adult learning space for literacy programs |
| West | 2nd Place | Winnipeg-area stores | Peter Babb, Specialty Assistant Store Manager Lucy Gislason, Store Manager |
Knowles Centre | Building a skating rink for children undergoing treatment for behavioural difficulties |
| West | 3rd Place | Store 7170 Lethbridge AB | Hal Thompson, Hardware Associate | Boys & Girls Club of Lethbridge District | Renovating a kindergarten classroom |
| East | 1st Place | Store 7135 Aurora | Mike Palmer, Assistant Store Manager Mark Powell, Department Supervisor |
Blue Hills Child and Family Services | Renovation of children's dormitory rooms; creation of backyard ice rink |
| East | 2nd Place | Store 7237 London East | Lynne Morrison, Department Supervisor Gord Lowe, Department Supervisor Michele Shinner, Assistant Store Manager |
Unity Project for the Homeless | Renovation of basement storage area to better preserve residents' belongings |
| East | 3rd Place | Store 7224, St Jean-sur-Richelieu | Daniel Fagunds, Human Resources Manager | Centre d'action bénévole d'Iberville | Building a playground at a community garden site |
2011 Sustainable Housing Grant Program Recipients
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Sustainable Housing Grant Program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. This program provides monetary, product and volunteer support to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Canada that are building homes that incorporate environmentally responsible techniques and materials. Please click here to view a complete list of the 2011 recipients.
The Home Depot associates "Resolved to Get Involved"
February 21-25 was Resolve to Get Involved week organized by Volunteer Canada, one of The Home Depot Canada Foundation's national partners. Teams of The Home Depot associates in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal took on tasks such as painting, serving meals, organizing books and delivering furniture.
"We were involved with this event last year as well and we had a great time," said Rick Palmer, Assistant Store Manager at The Home Depot Kanata, in Ottawa. "We helped to deliver furniture and household items to refugees recently arrived in our community. These families have escaped many atrocities in their home countries and we were happy to give them a warm Ottawa welcome."
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is pleased to renew its partnership with Volunteer Canada in 2011. Through this partnership, we help support the development of Canada's volunteer sector as a way of contributing to ongoing improvements in our communities.
Apply now for the 2011 Affordable Housing Grant Program
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is now accepting applications for the next cycle of its Affordable Housing Grant Program. This program provides grants of up to $25,000 to support affordable housing renovation projects that incorporate sustainable (energy efficient) building techniques and/or materials.
For more information and to apply online, please click here. Please note, the application deadline is March 31, 2011.
Annual FUNdraiser a big success
Thank you to all The Home Depot suppliers who participated in the Supplier Partnership Meeting FUNdraiser on November 30th. Together we raised more than $370,000! The proceeds from this event will help meet important needs in communities across Canada. Thank you again to our supplier community for your generosity.
We are now accepting applications for our Community Grants Program
The Home Depot Canada Foundation's Community Grants program provides grants of up to $5,000 to support small-scale community space or affordable housing projects that include sustainable building techniques and/or materials. It also provides grants for beautification and conservation projects/ programs.
For more information and to access our online application form, please visit the How to apply page.
Affordable Housing Grant Program – Cycle 2 Recipients
The Home Depot Canada Foundation awards Affordable Housing grants of up to $25,000 to Canadian registered charities completing projects that incorporate sustainable building techniques and/or materials.
Congratulations to the following recipient organizations of our second granting cycle:
| ORGANIZATION | PROJECT DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Arrabon Incorporated | Energy retrofit project including installation of energy-efficient windows and improved insulation | Toronto, ON |
| Covenant House Vancouver | Energy efficient upgrades to washroom facility including low flush toilets, water saving faucets, high-efficiency showerheads and low VOC paint | Vancouver, BC |
| Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society | Energy retrofit project including installation of vinyl, double-pane windows and added insulation | Calgary, AB |
| Greater Victoria Housing Society | Creation of 25 affordable rental apartments in old industrial building including installation of energy efficient windows, use of low or no VOC products, drought resistant landscaping | Victoria, BC |
| Hesperus Fellowship Community of Ontario | Energy efficient upgrades including lighting, heating system and water fixtures | Thornhill, ON |
| Hestia House Inc | Energy retrofit including improved insulation | Saint John, NB |
| Homestead Christian Care | Energy efficient upgrades including appliances, windows, lighting, heat recovery ventilation, insulation and solar photovoltaic system | Hamilton, ON |
| L'Arche Foundation of Greater Vancouver | Energy retrofit project including replacement of 133 single glazed windows with double glazed, energy efficient windows | Burnaby, BC |
| Oeuvres La Maison du Père | Energy efficient upgrades to heating and cooling systems and windows | Montreal, QC |
| PEI Family Violence Prevention Services Inc | Energy efficient upgrades to appliances, water fixtures and improved insulation | Charlottetown, PEI |
| Saskatoon Mennonite Care Services Inc. | Energy efficient upgrade that includes replacing low efficiency water boilers with high efficiency models | Saskatoon, SK |
| YWCA Lethbridge and District | Energy retrofit project including installation of solar power system | Lethbridge, AB |
Community Grant Program Provides Funding for Housing Charities
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is pleased to award $25,000 grants to support two commercial kitchen projects.
The grant provided to Eva's Initiatives (a Toronto-based organization that provides safe shelter and a range of services to create long-term solutions for homeless youth) will support the development of a commercial-style kitchen. A food program, organized around making healthy food choices and developing food preparation skills will be delivered from the kitchen. The space will also permit large group meals which will save on costs and allow residents to dine together.
Inn from the Cold Society (a provider of emergency shelter and programs to homeless children, families and others in need in Calgary, AB) will use the funds they received to upgrade their existing kitchen space with elements that will reduce both their impact on the environment and their operating costs. This includes replacing energy efficient appliances, lighting and fixtures as well as the installation of a high grade ventilation and air exchange system.
$1-Million Commitment
The Home Depot Canada and The Home Depot Canada Foundation are pleased to announce their $1-million commitment to support the ongoing development of Evergreen Brick Works, a community centre that will offer year-round environmentally-focused activities, workshops, and programs to Toronto-area residents.
In addition to the monetary support provided, The Home Depot associates from across Toronto will lend their skills, knowledge and resources to completing a series of small projects that will support the sites continued growth over the next five years.
Community Grant Program Applications Welcome
The Home Depot Canada Foundation continues to accept applications for its Community Grants Program. This program provides grants of up to $5,000 to support small-scale community space or affordable housing projects that include sustainable building techniques and/or materials. It also provides grants for beautification and conservation projects/ programs.
For more information and to access our online application form, please visit the How to apply page.
Home Depot Charity Classic Most Successful To-Date
Thank you to more than 400 participants who took part in the 2010 The Home Depot Charity Classic on August 18th. Together we raised a record $937,000! The proceeds from this event will help meet important needs in communities across Canada. Thank you again to our supplier community for your generosity.
New Conservation Program Partnership
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is pleased to announce its support for the 2010 Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup taking place between September 18th and 26th. Led by the Vancouver Aquarium, The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is a national conservation program that aims to educate Canadians about shoreline litter issues by engaging them in local shoreline cleanup initiatives. In addition to the Foundation's monetary and product contributions, The Home Depot associates will support cleanup efforts at select sites across Canada this fall.
Sustainable Housing Grant Program Recipients
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is pleased to announce the 2010 recipients of the Sustainable Housing Grant Program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The program was created to provide monetary, product and volunteer support to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Canada that are building homes that incorporate environmentally responsible techniques and materials. Please click here to view a complete list of the 2010 recipients.
Buy a Hammer, Build Our Community Campaign Reaches New Heights
The Buy a Hammer, Build Our Community campaign ran in all The Home Depot stores across Canada from June 3rd to July 4th. Thank you to all customers who supported this initiative. Funds raised will be used to support affordable, sustainable housing projects and local neighbourhood improvement in your community. To see a list of the recipient charity of funds raised in your community, please click here.
Growing Greener Communities Grant Program Recipients
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is pleased to announce the 2010 recipients of the Growing Greener Communities Grant Program in partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. The program was created to provide monetary support to Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada that are completing projects that have an environmental focus.
Congratulations to the 2010 grant recipients:
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB NAME | PROJECT DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria | Restoration of the wilderness camp's wetlands and woodlands and the development of an ecological food garden. | Victoria, BC |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops | Outdoor beautification project including garden beds, a green house, composting and tool shed. Once completed, space will be used as an outdoor learning hub. | Kamloops, BC |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area | Development of facility-wide recycling program including paper, plastics, metals and compostable materials. | Kingston, ON |
| Boys and Girls Club of Saint John, Inc | Youth landscape and learning project – create vegetable garden and teach local youth how to harvest, clean and cook what they've grown. | Saint John, NB |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cole Harbour | Environmental awareness program for children between 8 and 12 years of age. | Dartmouth, NS |
We Are Now Accepting Community Grant Program Applications
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Grants Program. This program provides grants of up to $5,000 to support small-scale community space or affordable housing projects that include sustainable building techniques and/or materials. It also provides grants for beautification and conservation projects/ programs.
For more information and to access our online application form, please visit the How to apply page.
Affordable Housing Grant Program Recipients
The Home Depot Canada Foundation awards Affordable Housing grants of up to $25,000 to Canadian registered charities completing projects that incorporate sustainable building techniques and/or materials.
Congratulations to the following recipient organizations:
| ORGANIZATION | PROJECT DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Coopérative d’habitation Village Cloverdale | Energy retrofit project – doors and windows | Montreal, QC |
| Creekside Housing Co-operative | Energy retrofit project – insulation | Vancouver, BC |
| Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation | Energy retrofit project – light fixtures | Sudbury, ON |
| Metro Non-Profit Housing Association | Energy retrofit project – plumbing, insulation, doors | Dartmouth, NS |
| Ottawa Community Housing Corporation | Energy retrofit project – water saving devices, light fixtures, heat control | Ottawa, ON |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | Energy retrofit project - solar and geothermal technology, water reduction, rooftop garden | London, ON |
Go Low Flow Event
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is the recipient of net proceeds through the 2010 'Go Low Flow' water conservation promotion at The Home Depot Canada Stores. Proceeds will help fund community beautification initiatives and energy efficiency improvement projects in affordable housing dwellings across Canada as part of our commitment to making our communities healthier to live in.
We Are Now Accepting Affordable Housing Grant Program Applications
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is now accepting applications for the next cycle of its Affordable Housing Grant Program. This program provides grants of up to $25,000 to support affordable housing projects that incorporate sustainable (energy efficient) building techniques and/or materials.
For more information and to access our online application form, please visit the How to apply page on our website. Please note, the application deadline is August 20, 2010.
In conjunction with National Volunteer Week, April 18-24th, The Home Depot Canada Foundation would like to recognize exemplary Team Depot associate volunteers for the many outstanding community projects they completed across Canada in 2009. Team Depot is The Home Depot's volunteer force that brings together associates to help the communities where The Home Depot operates through hands-on service.
The Building Community Awards program recognizes Team Depot Captains and their fellow associates who have completed community volunteer projects that exemplify The Home Depot's values of giving back, taking care of our people, doing the right thing and building strong relationships in communities across Canada.
The 2009 Winners are:
| STORE LOCATION | TEAM DEPOT CAPTAIN(S) | COMMUNITY PARTNER | PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Grove, Edmonton | Tren Cole | Boys & Girls Club of Edmonton | Bunkhouse renovations at Camp Discovery |
| Duncan, British Columbia | Michelle Dedels | The Canadian Red Cross Society | Disaster Relief support after Duncan floods |
| Tuscany, Calgary | Les Frey | Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society | Storage facility repairs |
| Laval, Quebec | Reda Bouanfir | Fonds D'Aide a la Deficience Intellectuelle de Laval | Deck installation at group home |
| Kitchener East, Ontario | Mark Harrison & Kelly Daly | House of Friendship of Kitchener | Aesthetic improvements to men's shelter |
| Fredericton, New Brunswick | Chad Shearer & Tom Cunningham | Fredericton Community Kitchen | Cosmetic updates to facility |
Thank you to all The Home Depot suppliers who participated in the Supplier Partnership Meeting FUNdraiser on December 2nd. Together we raised $250,000! The proceeds from this event will help meet important needs in communities across Canada. Thank you again to our supplier community for your generosity
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is pleased to offer a new program in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada. The program will provide a number of Boys & Girls Club locations across Canada with grants to complete projects that will provide an environmental benefit to their community facility. This includes outdoor beautification projects, environmental education programs and energy efficient upgrades (windows, lighting, appliances, etc). Successful grant recipients will be announced in the coming months.
The Home Depot Canada Foundation would like to thank Citi Cards Canada Inc. for encouraging The Home Depot Canada Consumer Credit Card customers to help the environment by switching to electronic statements through its online billing program.
Each time a customer changes to online billing, Citi makes a donation to The Home Depot Canada Foundation. Funds generated are used to support the Foundation's national community partners like Evergreen.
Volunteer Canada is the national body that advocates that volunteer involvement is essential to building strong, healthy communities. In conjunction with its members across Canada, Volunteer Canada develops and executes programs, research and public policy initiatives that support volunteerism and the voluntary sector.
In 2005, a group of businesses joined together to form the Canadian Corporate Council on Volunteering in order to promote the value and impact of employee volunteer programs, led by Ruth MacKenzie, President, Volunteer Canada and Annette Verschuren, President, The Home Depot Canada.
The Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Centre for Excellence in Corporate Community Involvement, a social networking tool that allows non-profit and for-profit organizations to share best practices and discover new ideas in four main areas - Information, Curriculum, Research & Best Practices, and Consultation & Support.
Businesses, community partners and volunteers are all encouraged to get involved and learn more about the new Centre for Excellence in Corporate Community Involvement by visiting www.corporatevolunteering.ca
Power of the Hour is an initiative of Get Involved and the Volunteer Canada Corporate Council on Volunteering. It challenges corporations, schools, community groups and individuals to stand up and be counted by pledging volunteer hours to demonstrate the difference power volunteer hours can make in their community.
As a member of the Corporate Council on Volunteering, The Home Depot is proud to support this initiative that complements programs like Team Depot and encourages associates to be leaders of change in their communities.
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is the recipient of net proceeds through the 'Go Low Flow' water conservation promotion at The Home Depot Canada Stores. Proceeds will help fund community projects across Canada as part of our commitment to making the communities in which we live, work and play more sustainable.
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is pleased to announce the 2009 recipients of the Sustainable Housing Grant Program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The program was created to provide monetary, product and volunteer support to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Canada that are building homes that incorporate environmentally responsible techniques and materials.
Please click here to view a complete list of the 2009 recipients.
The Buy a House, Build a Home campaign ran in all The Home Depot stores across Canada from July 30th to August 30th. Thank you to all customers who supported this initiative. Funds raised will be used to support affordable, sustainable housing projects and local neighbourhood improvement initiatives across Canada.
Thank you to more than 400 participants who took part in the 2009 The Home Depot Charity Classic on August 19th. Together we raised a record $825,000! The proceeds from this event will help meet important needs in communities across Canada. Thank you again to our supplier community for your generosity.
As the founding and exclusive home improvement retail partner of KaBOOM! in Canada, The Home Depot has invested over $3 million and 40,000 volunteer hours in 66 play spaces across the country.
We are pleased to announce that beginning in 2009, playground builds will be supported by The Home Depot Canada Foundation as part of our commitment to building vibrant, environmentally responsible communities for Canadians. This year, playground builds will take place in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Each play space will incorporate environmentally sustainable build practices and eco-friendly side projects such as native plant, vegetable and herb gardens, rainwater collection systems and composting systems. These projects will add vividness to each play space and provide ongoing benefits to the community members who use them.
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is pleased to announce the 2009 recipients of the Rebuilding Nature grant program in partnership with Evergreen. The program was created in 2005 to provide funding, tools, materials and volunteer expertise to community groups taking on urban environmental stewardship projects across the country.
Please click here to view a complete list of the 2009 recipients.
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is the recipient of net proceeds through the sale of plastic shopping bags from The Home Depot Canada stores. These proceeds will help fund sustainable housing and community projects across Canada as part of our pledge to make a difference in our communities.
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