New homeowners named for Habitat for Humanity build in Portage la Prairie

A family who immigrated from the Philippines was selected as the new homeowners for Habitat for Humanity's Portage la Prairie project, and the local chapter plans to break ground this April or May.

A family who immigrated from the Philippines three years ago was named the new homeowners for a Habitat for Humanity build in Portage la Prairie. The couple, Pinky and Nicole, and their one-year-old daughter were selected by the local chapter. The family arrived in 2023 when Pinky began working locally and said the announcement felt overwhelming and meaningful. They described the town as friendly and said the new house will give their daughter a place to grow. Key details: - Habitat for Humanity allows families to purchase homes with no down payment and interest-free mortgages in exchange for volunteer "sweat equity." - The local chapter has purchased the land and approved house plans for the Portage project. - Groundbreaking for the build is planned for April or May. - The selected family will complete 500 hours of community volunteer service and are expected to help on-site during construction. Summary: The selection secures the family a newly built home and reflects local support they received after arriving in Manitoba. The homeowners will begin their required volunteer hours, and the project will move toward a planned ground breaking in April or May.