An innovative campaign that brought together local home builders, tradespeople and suppliers to support college students raised $804,343 over the past five years. The total was announced Thursday night as the completion of the College Home project, a partnership between the Canadian Home Builders' Association - Lethbridge Region (CHBA) and Lethbridge College, was celebrated at the college.
Launched in 2013, the program involved CHBA builders working with suppliers and tradespeople to build homes that were showcased and sold. Each builder then made a donation from the proceeds of the sale to Lethbridge College. Eight homes were built over five years and the final combined donations surpassed the initial goal of $750,000.
"This project was the first of its kind in Canada and the final goal was incredibly ambitious," says Dr. Paula Burns, Lethbridge College President and CEO. "It required dozens of businesses and individuals to share a vision and believe in the college. To see the successes accumulate over five years was inspiring and we are thankful for the support of the CHBA and its members."
Proceeds from the sale of homes supported the construction of the 168,862 square foot, $77-million Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility, which opened in September 2017. The facility houses programs that support the local construction industry, such as Engineering Design and Drafting Technology; Interior Design Technology; Welder, Electrician, Plumber and Carpenter apprenticeships; and more.
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