A Cobourg business pitched in recently to support Habitat for Humanity Northumberland by offering hands-on construction work at one of Habitat’s build sites in Northumberland County, and is also sponsoring its first charity golf tournament in support of the non-profit organization.
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland said it’s grateful for the support of Rusco Windows & Doors, a privately owned Canadian company with its showroom located at 180 Willmott St. in Cobourg, which recently helped the organization complete the interior vapour barrier, cut bottom plates, and move stairwells to prepare for drywall installation at Habitat’s multi-unit housing development in Baltimore.
Located at 4751 Highway 45, the Baltimore site encompasses seven affordable townhouse units that will provide “hope for families,” Habitat noted. Habitat for Humanity Northumberland acquired the land in the spring of 2022 and has since been working on development plans and construction.
Not only will this be the largest single development project for Habitat Northumberland, it is also the first time the organization is planning to pursue a net-zero development, the organization noted on its website.
Having also teamed up with Habitat Northumberland as its inaugural charity partner, Rusco Windows & Doors will be hosting its first charity golf tournament for the organization, which it expects to become an annual event.
“We could not be more excited,” Habitat for Humanity Northumberland said in a social media post. “Thank you to the team at Rusco Windows & Doors for supporting our build program. There are a few sponsorships left and there is still room for you to register your foursome for this fun-filled day at Ashbrook Golf Club.”
The 18-hole scramble tournament has a shotgun start of 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5 at the club, which is located at 7215 Dale Rd. in Port Hope. Registration includes lunch, prizes, swag bags and more — all while helping a neighbour, coworker or friend obtain the dream of home ownership, organizers said.
The cost is $150 per person, with all proceeds supporting Habitat for Humanity Northumberland. For more information about the tournament, email kareek@ruscomfg.com.
In its announcement on social media about the golf tournament, Rusco said “Come and join us for a fantastic day. Support an amazing cause.”
Meanwhile, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland is partnering with ZON Engineering and Community Power Northumberland for the Baltimore site and is hoping to build the largest Habitat net-zero development in Canada.
“The board of directors of Habitat for Humanity Northumberland has developed a three-year strategic plan for 2023-2025 with an overarching goal to broaden our impact and reach more people by adapting our service model, thereby facilitating housing stability, security, and empowerment across our region,” said David Lester, chair of the board for Habitat Northumberland, in a statement on Habitat for Humanity Northumberland’s website.
“We plan to do this by responding to the affordable housing shortage, by being an effective community partner, and by committing to maintain a strong, resilient, and sustainable organization. This dream project is the ideal example of how we hope to put our strategy into action.”
For more information about Habitat for Humanity Northumberland, visit www.habitatnorthumberland.ca.
