What does home mean to you?
That’s the latest question that could win your youth $30,000.
The ‘Meaning of Home Habitat Canada’ writing contest launched on Jan. 8th for students in grades 4, 5 and 6. The contest looks for students to submit a poem or short essay detailing what home means to them. Winners, one from each grade, will receive a $30,000 grant to be directed to the local Habitat home build of their choice.
This year, local Realtors Jennifer Lean Gadbois and Nikki Kelly have added extra prize pool of 3 additional cash prizes of $150 for classroom needs. One student from each grade will be eligible to win. Every student entry earns a $10 donation towards Habitat Northumberland, so each student’s participation is a win for the community.
Teachers or parents who are interested in having their grade 4, 5 or 6 students participate can access an educational module online at meaningofhome.ca that includes writing tips and information on affordable housing issues in Canada. Winners of the 2024 Meaning of Home contest will be announced in May 2024.
The deadline for submissions are Feb. 23.
Written by: Noah Lorusso
