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Bruce Power makes donation to local home building initiative

Bruce Power has made a significant donation towards a local organization that fights homelessness. 

A release from Bruce Power shares that the company has donated $30,000 to Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce.

The funds will go towards assisting Habitat for Humanity with their local new home builds for low-income families in Bruce and Grey counties.

With Bruce Power’s assistance, Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce has built houses in Hanover, Port Elgin, Tobermory, and in the communities of the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation.

To learn more about Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce, visit www.habitatgreybruce.ca

“Bruce Power believes strongly that every family deserves a place they can call home,” said John Peevers, Bruce Power’s Director of Community and Media Relations and Economic Development. “Helping local families acquire safe and affordable housing is something we’re very proud to be a part of, and that’s why we support Habit for Humanity’s amazing work every year.”

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