 UIM has always been a fan of Habitat for Humanity, our work with them goes back many years to the early days of our company. We are pleased to have recently partnered with the York region affiliate to assist them in refreshing their web strategy through the development of their new Content Managed website. The site allows the affiliate to maintain the site on their own with little to no intervention from UIM. Although we love working with Not for Profits, we believe that it’s important to empower them to do as much as possible on their own to effectively manage their resources.
Habitat York Region joins other Habitat affiliates that we are working with, which includes, Halton Region, Waterloo and Toronto.
Habitat for Humanity York Region builds simple, decent and affordable homes in partnership with the community and with the families who will own them. All homes are built almost completely by volunteers using building materials, land and money donated by individuals, businesses, and various community groups. Families purchase their home from Habitat and make monthly payments on their no-interest mortgages over a period of 20 to 30 years. In addition, families are required to complete a minimum of 500 hours of ‘sweat equity’ by volunteering to help build their own home, other Habitat homes or helping us in other ways. The Habitat approach provides families with a hand up, not a hand out. Habitat for Humanity York Region is an affiliate of Habitat Canada since 2001, with their first home dedicated in 2002. Since then Habitat York Region has dedicated a total of 9 homes in York Region and 3 homes International, and is currently engaged in its tenth project; the restoration and dedication of Historic Hawkins House in Markham, Ontario. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity York Region please visit the newly launched website at www.habitatyork.ca. User in Mind Internet Solutions (UIM) is a Toronto-based, Web Development firm founded in 1998, specializing in Online Marketing, Website Development and the Implementation of e-Learning initiatives and diagnostic tools. The guiding philosophy behind all UIM initiatives is a focus on the end user. The company provides Internet-based solutions to an international clientele in support of building relationships, strengthening brands, facilitating business and expanding organizational knowledge. | 
