Almost everyone in the region that Habitat Heartland serves has heard of Jumbo the elephant who died in the rail yards in St Thomas in 1885. Did you know that Jumbo had quite a life though before that awful day? He was born in East Africa and then was sold to various buyers throughout Europe. …
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Meaning of Home
Meaning of Home poem
The Famous No-Shows
To some, Woodstock was a bad idea. Managers weren’t on board. Artists weren’t thrilled about hanging out with hippies. Bands had outrageous riders. These were just some of the reasons that kept the biggest bands in 1969 from taking the stage at Woodstock. So, who missed out? The Moody Blues, The Byrds, Bob Dylan and…
We couldn’t serve families without our volunteers!
Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario would like to recognize one of our key volunteers, Brenda Scholten. Brenda started out as a construction volunteer doing some painting at our homes over a year and a half ago. Due to her leadership, construction experience, and desire to help Habitat be successful, Brenda joined us as a Crew…
RECALL NOTICE:
St. Joseph’s Healthcare has issued a recall notice for donated carts sold at Habitat for Humanity ReStores in London, Stratford, Woodstock and St. Thomas between Dec. 22, 2015 and Feb. 24, 2016. Anyone who bought one of these storage carts and has questions can contact St. Joseph’s Healthcare at 519-646-6100 ext. 61234. Habitat for Humanity ReStores…
Meet the Loza Robitaille Family
The Loza Robitaille family, Juan Jose, Michelle and their daughter Juliette who is two years old, live in a townhouse with Michelle’s mother and sisters. The whole family shares one bedroom for the three of them, and soon with a bay due, there will be four of them. Michelle works from home in the…
A legacy that deserves attention
The best entertainer of our time. No other artist comes close to Michael Jackson. Songwriter, singer, actor, producer, and dancer – Michael Jackson (MJ) broke records and changed the dynamic of the pop world like no other. He brought the Moonwalk – a popular street dance move – to the masses and made it popular…
Music that breaks racial barriers
Black history month is a time to celebrate ethnic pride and diversity. It’s also a time to celebrate the many accomplishments of black Americans and Canadians. Earth Wind and Fire and Michael Jackson have been credited with breaking down racial barriers with their music and bridging the gap between different musical genres. Earth Wind and…
Through the Eyes of a Three Year Old Child
My name is Mohammed Solomon, I am 3 years old. I can speak Kurdish and English, I will tell you my story in English. My dad’s name is Aked and my mom’s name is Vine. They were married in 1997 in Iraq but she couldn’t come to Canada. My dad came to London, Canada in…
Finding Treasure in Your Community
Every Saturday morning from 7am to noon at the Woodstock Fairgrounds, the Farmers’ Market carries on a tradition that began in 1853 at the Old Town Hall. The market is almost as old as Woodstock itself! Produce, butcher, baked goods, honey, cheese, fish, chocolate and flowers are only a few things you will find on…
