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Third Annual ROOPH Award Winners Announced by Edmonton Community-based Housing Organizations
[February 05, 2008]
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Over 350 people packed the main ballroom at the Westin Hotel in downtown Edmonton today as the winners of the Third Annual ROOPH Awards were announced at an awards luncheon to recognize outstanding organizations, people and housing in Edmonton.
The Edmonton Housing Trust Fund and the Edmonton Joint Planning Committee on Housing sponsor the ROOPH awards to formally acknowledge the accomplishments of individuals, organizations and businesses who deal with affordable housing and homelessness issues in the city.
“There were so many excellent nominees this year, representing a number of innovative, high quality projects,” said Edmonton Housing Trust Fund Chair Martin Garber-Conrad. “It was difficult to choose just one winner in each category.”
“Every year the ROOPH Awards provide much-deserved recognition to the people, projects and organizations that are doing incredible work in this city to combat homelessness and provide support services so necessary to our most vulnerable citizens,” remarked Jay Freeman, Chair of the Edmonton Joint Planning Committee on Housing.
The Trust Fund has been a key funder of safe, affordable housing and support services for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in Edmonton since 1999. It is committed to raising funds in support of housing initiatives and support services targeted to low-income and disadvantaged individuals.
Joint Planning conducts a biennial homeless count and funds local research initiatives that help to address the priority low-income, special and transitional housing needs of Edmontonians.
Reginald Appleyard received a Special Recognition Award at today’s event for his contributions to public housing initiatives through his work with the Meadowcroft Housing Society.
Victory Church on the Rock has been designated by the Trust Fund and Joint Planning as the beneficiary of this year’s proceeds from the sales of luncheon tickets. This donation will allow them to continue their partnership with other churches in North East Edmonton and to continue to assist the area’s homeless with food and clothing.
THE WINNERS ARE:
Innovative Partnerships recognizes the use of partnerships between private, non-profit, and/or public entities to address homelessness or affordable housing needs and/or support services within our community. Winner: Arnie Gable, Vinterra Properties Inc.
Excellence in Building Design recognizes excellence in building design that incorporates features such as unique use of space, commitment to quality, accessibility, affordability, historic preservation and/or energy conservation. Winner: Italian Village - Pino Brothers Affordable Housing
Outstanding Leadership in the Housing Sector recognizes housing professionals in promoting or developing housing or related services. Winner: Murray Soroka, Jasper Place Health and Wellness Centre
Exceptional Volunteerism in the Housing Sector recognizes dedication to assisting in the promotion or development of housing or related services as an unpaid volunteer. Winner: Don Neufeld, Habitat for Humanity
Outstanding Service for the Aboriginal Community recognizes an organization or individual who has made a positive impact on housing and/or support services for Aboriginal peoples in Edmonton. Winner: Marg Milicevic, Native Counselling Services of Alberta
A list of all the nominees is available at www.ehtf.ca
For further information, contact:
Jim Molnar, EHTF Communications
(780) 944-5697 or cell (780) 405-0735
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