Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association Raised Over $42,000 From Annual Charity Auction

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association (PKHBA) had their most successful holiday fundraiser yet as they raised $42,377.39 during their annual Charity Auction on Dec. 7.

Photo courtesy of the PKHBA.

The annual Charity auction helps support housing initiatives in Peterborough and the Kawarthas by raising funds for PKHBA and Habitat for Humanity PKR.

“We cannot thank our local community enough for supporting this event, and Habitat’s affordable home-building efforts,” said Susan Zambonin, Habitat CEO. “Our local trades, contractors, and businesses have been tremendous supporters in helping Habitat homeowners have a safe and affordable place to call home.”

“This is a great opportunity for PKHBA members to give back to the community where they live, work and play,” said Rebecca Schillemat, PKHBA executive officer. “We are thrilled with the amazing support our community has shown for all types of housing in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. We're so thankful for all those who donated, sponsored and attended our annual charity auction last year and can’t wait to see what this year brings.”

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association plans to host the seventh Annual Charity Auction with Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region on Dec. 5th, 2024.

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Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association Charity Auction Raises Over $19,000 with Local Habitat for Humanity

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association (PKHBA) charity auction with Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Kawartha Region raised over $19,000 with the help of local sponsors on Dec. 8.

Photo courtesy of PKHBA.

The funds and donations raised for affordable home ownership within the region made the 2022 fundraiser the most successful charity auction to date for PKHBA.

PKHBA plans to host another Charity Auction with Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region this year on Dec. 7.

A full list of donors and their donations can be found on the PKHBA website.

Donors and sponsors who are interested in participating in 2023 can email info@pkhba.com for more information.

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The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association Welcomes New President

Garnet Northey passed the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association (PKHBA) presidential duties over to Mitch Cleary at PKHBA’s annual general meeting on Nov. 17.

Photo courtesy of The Peterborough and the Kawarthas home builders Association.

Cleary, of Century 21 United Realty is the fourth member of the Cleary family to be a PKHBA president.

Leo Cleary was part of creating the Peterborough Home Builders Association in the 1950s, one of the first in the province and served as the association's third president in 1958. Pat Cleary served as president in 1991 and Monique Cleary was PKHBA’s first woman president in 2019.

Northey, of Spotlight Home and Lifestyle, brought the Ontario Home Builders Association (OHBA)’s message of building more homes faster into Peterborough and the Kawarthas this past year.

Mitch Cleary says he looks forward to building on his family’s legacy and support for the Home Builders Association and residential construction in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes.

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