Habitat for Humanity is now accepting entries for its Meaning of Home national writing contest.
Children in grades 4 to 6 are being asked to write about what home means to them, with each local entry earning a $10 donation to Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin.
Three grand prize winners will be selected and the winners will receive a $30,000 grant to help their local Habitat for Humanity build a home for a family in need of affordable housing.
Additionally, nine runners up will receive a $10,000 grant for their local Habitat for Humanity.
Founded by Sagen, the Meaning of Home contest has raised over $2 million to help local Habitats across Canada build decent and affordable housing. Last year over 13,000 entries were received - the largest number of submissions Habitat Canada has ever seen for this contest, which raised over $311,000.
“It is so wonderful to see the enthusiastic response each year from parents, teachers and especially the children, who enter this contest and share what home means to them in their own words,” said Julia Deans, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada. “We know that having a safe and affordable place to call home helps people build better lives and stronger communities.”
Submissions are being accepted online or by mail until Feb. 24.
Winners will be announced by June.
In 2022, a student from Oakville won the grand prize, while students from Orangeville and Georgetown won the previous year.
