by Angela Campbell | Jan 13, 2022 | Fundraising, Stories
It is said that if you want something done seek out a busy person to do it. That is Bernie Machado. Bernie is Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands Building Site Supervisor and a talent to be reckoned with! Bernie was born in South Amercia and at the age of thirteen...
by Angela Campbell | Jan 6, 2022 | Fundraising, Stories
Devoted and proud mother, community activist, civic leader, music and dog lover, business entrepreneur, world traveller and mentor to many. I never knew Valerie Kines; such is my loss for such a power house of determination and positive will in order to create a...
by Angela Campbell | Dec 20, 2021 | Fundraising, Stories
When you first meet Dave, you know you’ve met a genuine person, someone who says it like it is and means what he says. Dave also has a propensity for giving, kindness, and assisting those who need a helping hand – probably from behind the scenes. Dave isn’t...
by Angela Campbell | Dec 16, 2021 | Fundraising, Stories
For 7 years Ed Myers from Avalon Windows and Doors has been supporting Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands in a big way. A successful Brockville business man since 2004, Ed knows that it isn’t all about making money but also giving back. It means being connected...
by Angela Campbell | Dec 9, 2021 | Fundraising, Stories
I had the pleasure of talking to Thomas McKenna about his experience with Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands volunteerism. Thomas is a 17 year old student who is part of a program called Special High Skills Majors at South Grenville High School in Prescott. His...
by Angela Campbell | Nov 26, 2021 | Fundraising, Stories
Tom Smith knows the feeling of doing good deeds for someone without expecting anything in return and giving back to his community. If probably started earlier than his teen years but he remembers well going to Africa in high school to help build a home for a family...
