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Habitat for Humanity Edmonton welcomes new family in Beverly

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Habitat for Humanity Edmonton (HFHE) welcomed a family to its new home in the Beverly neighborhood Wednesday. 

The renovated house is one of five being fixed up through a unique partnership with the Metis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC).

Beverly Home Dedication Video

Family Reunification Program

The Family Reunification Program (FRP) is dedicated to reuniting Aboriginal mothers, fathers and their children by providing housing placements for up to three years. The program mandate is to assist in reuniting children in care with their families in a safe and secure environment.

The Métis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC) is providing the program in cooperation and agreement Government of Alberta Ministry of Human Services. The program participates in the Crime Free Multi Housing Program partnership run by the Edmonton Police Service.

The FRP provides families with a wide range of support services including:

  • 24-hour support to families as required
  • Parenting skills development
  • Employment and educational planning
  • A mentorship program to build self-esteem, confidence, and role models for children and youth

Northeast Edmonton facility

  • Located in northeast Edmonton, within walking distance to local schools
  • Houses a max. of 30 children and 11 parents
  • Home has 10 suites: 2 four-bedroom suites, 2 three-bedroom suites, 6 two-bedroom suites
  • A children’s play area inside the property’s yard
  •  Alcohol and drug free, with 24-hour staffing

 

 Being a Good Neighbour

 

‘Green’ heating system installed in Renaissance Tower

March 22, 2013 (Edmonton, Alta.) – A highly innovative heat and power co-generation system was today mounted onto the Renaissance Tower, the new 90-suite residential project being built for Métis Capital Housing Corporation, as part of Edmonton’s Boyle Renaissance Project.  

The 0.38MW (megawatt) natural gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP)  micro co-generation system, provided by ENMAX Energy, was raised to the roof of the Tower, prior to the removal of the construction crane on the project.

For the first time in Edmonton, two neighbouring buildings, with different owners, will benefit from one combined heat and power (CHP) cogeneration system.

As well as meeting the needs of two different building owners, the CHP will also recover waste heat – normally emitted into the air – and use this energy to heat water.

Developed by ENMAX Energy, the new system is mounted on the roof of Renaissance Tower, and will provide residential heat and hot water to both the Metis Capital Housing project, as well as the neighbouring 150-unit YMCA Welcome Village. 

It is anticipated that the first residents will be able to move into Renaissance Tower before the end of the year.

Co-Gen Installation on Boyle Renaisannce Tower

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News Items

Habitat for Humanity Edmonton welcomes new family in Beverly - Thursday, August 28, 2014

 Habitat for Humanity Edmonton (HFHE) welcomed a family to its new home in the Beverly neighbourhood Wednesday.

The renovated house is one of five being fixed up through a unique partnership with the Metis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC).

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Habitat for Humanity Key Ceremony - Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Metis family receives keys to a home donated by Metis Capital Housing Corporation and renovated by Habitat volunteers. read more...

 


Renaissance Tower officially opens in The Quarters - Wednesday, May 14, 2014

 


The Percy Wickman Accessibility Award . - Monday, March 31, 2014
Metis Capital Housing Corporation is honored to receive the Percy Wickman Accessibility Award on March 13, 2014. 


Affordable Seniors’ Housing Project on Track to Open Fall 2013 - Thursday, April 04, 2013


Canadian Business Magazine Features MCHC - Saturday, December 01, 2012


MCHC Affordable Housing Efforts Applauded by Alberta Legislative Assembly - Monday, December 03, 2012


International and Local Awards in One Month - Saturday, November 17, 2012


MCHC an active member in International Housing Partnership - Tuesday, October 30, 2012


Home away from home for Bigstone families - Thursday, August 30, 2012


New 90-unit affordable seniors complex - Friday, April 27, 2012