GFS Canada partners with Habitat for Humanity to build eight houses

Feb 7, 2011 – GFS Canada is partnering with Habitat for Humanity with a goal to build a house in each of their Canadian markets over the next 8 years. Staff from all offices in Canada will be fundraising through various local activities.

“Habitat for Humanity was founded on the basic principle that every man, woman and child has the right to a safe, affordable and decent place to live,” says Nicole Hrinco, National Manager; Corporate Partnerships with Habitat for Humanity.

“Having to choose between food and shelter is a reality that many Canadians face every day.”

Through various staff fundraising activities such as payroll deductions, golf tournaments, pizza lunches, raffles and bowling tournaments, staff from coast to coast are working hard to raise enough funds for the first house that will be built in the fall of 2011.

“Working as one company, our staff from our broadline distributors and our Strategic Alliances, can make a difference and raise enough funds to build a house this year” says Heather Connelly, Marketing Communications & Event Manager.

“The staff response has been overwhelming so far, many are eager to get out and help on a build site.”