Who we are!
For many years local businessman, Hack Hamdon, was aware of the need for affordable housing in Drayton Valley and had a dream of helping struggling families with this need. He spent many months and countless hours working with Habitat For Humanity to set up an affiliate in Drayton Valley. Unfortunately Habitat decided that the community was too small to sustain an affiliate.
In February of 2007, with the support of FCSS, a call went out to the residents of Drayton Valley to meet and discuss the possibility of the community building a home for a family in need. The response was tremendous with more than 30 people attending the first meeting. It was obvious that the generosity of the community would again extend itself to address such a dire need.
After many meetings a dedicated group of 8 volunteers plowed forward fundraising, planning and organizing until finally on December 11, 2007 the Humans Helping Humans Housing Foundation was officially a Not For Profit Society. Again the outpouring of community spirit was overwhelming. Before long the Town of Drayton Valley awarded the Foundation with a grant close to $84,000. Business owners stepped up and donated nearly $100,000. A lot was purchased, policy was written, plans were drafted, tradesmen & neighbors volunteered. Soon a duplex project was underway. The long awaited dream was becoming a reality.
In February of 2007, with the support of FCSS, a call went out to the residents of Drayton Valley to meet and discuss the possibility of the community building a home for a family in need. The response was tremendous with more than 30 people attending the first meeting. It was obvious that the generosity of the community would again extend itself to address such a dire need.
After many meetings a dedicated group of 8 volunteers plowed forward fundraising, planning and organizing until finally on December 11, 2007 the Humans Helping Humans Housing Foundation was officially a Not For Profit Society. Again the outpouring of community spirit was overwhelming. Before long the Town of Drayton Valley awarded the Foundation with a grant close to $84,000. Business owners stepped up and donated nearly $100,000. A lot was purchased, policy was written, plans were drafted, tradesmen & neighbors volunteered. Soon a duplex project was underway. The long awaited dream was becoming a reality.