Delta Hotels Global Reservation Services is proud to host the first annual “Operation Raise the Roof” event in support of Habitat for Humanity Canada,
being held in Grand Falls on May 23 and in Fredericton on May 20. “We are extremely excited and we are looking forward o a fantastic event,” stated Tina Desjardins, spokesperson for Delta Hotels Global Reservation Services in Grand Falls. Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national, non-profit, faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. The mission of the organization is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Habitat for Humanity Canada was founded in 1985, consists of over 35,000 volunteers and 72 affiliate organizations from coast to coast, and is a member of Habitat for Humanity International which spans 93 countries, has built over 225,000 homes and is now building a new home every 21 minutes. “Habitat for Humanity is Delta Hotels’ new national charity partner. This year marks an exciting time for all of us across the company,” stated Desjardins. “Employees from the frontline to management will be organizing local events and volunteers to support Habitat for Humanity and help build stronger communities. As part of this new mission, Delta Global Reservation Services is honoured to host the first annual Operation Raise the Roof in our community.”
“A large part of the funds will be collected through the pledges received by teams that participate in the race as well as proceeds donated from our night of musical celebration,” Desjardins added.