Habitat for Humanity volunteer recognized for commitment of 1,000 days

Habitat for Humanity held a special luncheon on Friday (Feb. 23) in recognition of volunteer, Gary Varsava.

Varsava has volunteered 1,000 days with Habitat, working on more than 60 builds, including at international sites, amd has given his time renovating 4 Habitat ReStores and our head office in Springmount.

The event was held at the James Mason Centre at Saugeen First Nation, where some 16 homes have been, or are in the process, of being built.

                                     Volunteers attended to recognize Gary Varsava

Varsava was presented with certificates of appreciation from the Province and Habitat for Humanity for his commitment and dedication.

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“All of us at Habitat Grey Bruce congratulate Gary for his extraordinary volunteer service with our affiliate over the past 24 years” shares Greg Fryer, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce. “In addition to his 1,000 days volunteering on our Build sites, he has also served on our Board of Directors including in the role of Treasurer. We greatly appreciate Gary and the huge contribution he has made building homes for families in need of affordable housing across Grey and Bruce Counties.”

Cristal Ouimette, Saugeen First Nation Housing Department Assistant thanked Varsava for his dedication

“Habitat has done so much for our community,” said Cristal Ouimette, “and we hope to continue our working relationship with them.”

Among those in attendance was volunteer Colin Kokea of Port Elgin. Kokea is currently enrolled in the pre-apprentice electrical program.

“I’m just completing all the paper work,” he said.  “I really want to be an electrician and this is just the beginning of my career.”