EXIT Realty's 9th Habitat for Humanity Home Dedicated in Fredericton, New Brunswick
Since 2004, EXIT Realty Corp. International has been an enthusiastic corporate sponsor of 10 Habitat for Humanity home builds. The ninth build was concluded with a dedication ceremony held on December 15th, 2008 in Fredericton, NB.
"EXIT Realty couldn't be a prouder sponsor of Habitat for Humanity," said EXIT's Corporate Habitat Representative, Christine Ireborg. "We wanted to identify with an organization that shares our values and philosophies; an organization based on giving back."
An ecstatic Deanne Boudreau, mother of four and the proud recipient of this new home said in a recent interview, "It's like winning the lottery! It has changed our lives and it has changed our kids' lives. Thank you EXIT Realty for everything you've done."
Shawn Berry of Fredericton's The Daily Gleaner picked up the story.
[The Boudreau family] took possession of a new home Monday from Habitat for Humanity. The house was built thanks to the support of EXIT Realty. "I can't wait to have my kitchen table in my own house," Boudreau said. "And I don't have to tape the door up here to keep the heat in here." But most importantly, her family - which has had to move an average of once every year since 2004 - has a place to call home.
"It would seem obvious that Habitat for Humanity would be EXIT Realty's charity of choice because of its real estate connection," said Joyce Paron, President of EXIT Realty's Canadian Organization (pictured below with the Boudreau family at Monday's dedication). "However, equally important is that, like EXIT Realty, Habitat for Humanity provides new opportunities for a better quality of life for individuals in the local community.
"There is something very special about what has happened here over these past months. People who are strangers to each other, have come together to make a dream come true for Deanne and Andre Boudreau. In fact, most of the volunteers who gave of their time, money or materials, didn't know Deanne and Andre before coming to this site. This entire project has been an expression of love and giving and has provided the opportunity to remind all of us how simple it really is to feel good about ourselves through the course of action of helping others.
"Over the years working with Habitat for Humanity, we have all come to understand that the emphasis is on the Humanity. And the volunteers, suppliers and the staff of the Habitat for Humanity organization, that have given so generously, have now brought the dignity of home ownership to the Boudreau family and for that we give you our heartfelt thanks.
"On behalf of everyone at EXIT Realty Corp. International, our local franchisees Philip Duplisea and David Sawler and the sales associates of EXIT Realty Advantage, we congratulate the Boudreaus on their new home. Home ownership is indeed one of the greatest dreams of every adult in this country. And being a part of making this dream come true is why EXIT Realty Corp. International is proud to call Habitat for Humanity its charity of choice," Paron concluded.
In an essay read by her mother, 10-year-old Samantha Boudreau told the crowd gathered what having a home of her own means. "Now that we have a house, we have privacy - it means so much to me. A home is a place where a family can meet together and forget about all their other problems in life. We can have a really good future. Happiness is the best thing you could ever have in a home."
A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund and to-date, $1.5 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity in both Canada and the U.S. Please contact EXIT Realty Corp. International for more information.
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