St. George’s United Church’s fundraising committee, 1375 Thrive, hosted a dessert feast and silent auction to raise funds for the next Habitat For Humanity build in Courtenay.

The evening featured desserts, a presentation from Habitat for Humanity, an opportunity to meet new “neighbours” who will live in the new community, and a silent auction.

This event raised over $2,700. In church, the day after the auction, members of their congregation donated another $380. All funds raised will go toward expenses for the 12 Habitat for Humanity townhomes being built at 1375 Piercy Avenue!

St. George’s has made this housing project their outreach project for 2022, complementing the selection of Habitat for Humanity as the church’s 2022 community partner and recipient of other funds raised throughout the year. Habitat was previously the church's charitable partner in 2018.

“We’ve got a soft spot in our hearts at St. George’s for Habitat, having chosen them as our charitable partner now for the second time. As Christians, we are committed to Jesus, who the scriptures tell us had ‘no place to lay his head,’ so supporting them in finding people places to lay their heads is something of a no-brainer," said Reverend Ryan Slifka. “But Habitat is also unique in that it provides housing for families who are excluded from ever-more unaffordable rental and real estate markets. In doing so they not only provide incredible opportunities for families they help take the pressure off the whole housing market. That, and the fact that so much of the financing and work is rooted in generosity, makes us grateful and proud to lend our support.”

Thank you to St. George's United Church and the 1375 Thrive fundraising group. We are full of admiration for the way they put their faith into action to build a stronger community!