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Why adequate housing is fundamental
Op-Ed by Sandra Christensen
October 29, 2025
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Bermuda is facing a housing crisis. With soaring rental prices, limited land, high construction costs and a severe shortage of affordable housing, too many Bermudians are being left without safe and secure housing. The Chamber of Commerce estimates the island is short by 2,500 housing units. This need is even more urgent for our vulnerable and underserved populations.
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Habitat Featured in a four page supplement in the Royal Gazette
October 24, 2025
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A four page supplement was printed in the Royal Gazette as a celebration of the accomplishments of Habitat for Humanity Bermuda over the past 25 years since they started the charity.
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​​Single mothers get a home thanks to charity and volunteers
October 18, 2025
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Habitat for Humanity Bermuda has transformed a dilapidated property into affordable housing for single mothers and their families.
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A statement from the charity this week said the development of Grace Place was made possible through an anonymous donor and “represents hope for families seeking stability and a brighter future”.
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Sandra brings passion for fundraising to Habitat
July 22, 2025
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Habitat for Humanity’s new executive director, Sandra Christensen, has a passion for fundraising.
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Three years ago she volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. She helped executive director Sheelagh Cooper raise money to create affordable housing through renovation and expansion of existing buildings.
“I became really fond of the charity,” Mrs Christenen said.
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Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda celebrates 25 years
October 2, 2025
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The island’s branch of a housing renovation charity celebrated 25 years in operation last week.
Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda transforms buildings into sustainable and affordable housing for people in need.
Linda Smith, the Shadow Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, recognised the milestone and some of the charity’s accomplishments in the House of Assembly on Friday.
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Habitat for Humanity welcomes new executive director
July 10, 2025
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A home renovations charity has welcomed a fresh executive director as it heads to a new chapter, 25 years on from its founding.
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Sandra Christensen took up the post at Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda this month.
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She has worked alongside Sheelagh Cooper, who has been closely involved with the Bermuda chapter of the international charity founded in 2000, including leading it as chairwoman.​​
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Fresh stock for ReStore helps families in need
May 13, 2025
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A furniture outlet has donated wares to a non-profit store whose proceeds go to the charity Habitat for Humanity Bermuda.
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Island Trading Ltd said it had passed on more than $7,000 worth of premium outdoor furniture to ReStore, with items including teak chairs, settees, coffee tables, pillows and placemats.
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Golfers tee off to support housing renovation charity
March 28, 2025
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The Habitat for Humanity charity golf day, held on February 28 at Tucker’s Point, proved to be a resounding success.
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The event brought together enthusiastic golfers, generous sponsors and great prize donors in a spirit of camaraderie and shared purpose.
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Charity to cut the ribbon on new store this week
April 28, 2025
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A popular art and furnishings shop that raises money for a housing renovations charity will welcome customers at its new location on Thursday.
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Habitat for Humanity Bermuda has announced that ReStore will hold a grand reopening event this week at Grosvenor House — now renamed Habitat House — on King Street.
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Charity’s new space represents commitment to healing
April 29, 2025
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A charity that helps people affected by bereavement has found a new home.
The Gina Spence Programme has moved its head office to the Bermudiana Arcade in the heart of Hamilton with the help of renovations charity Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda.
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Donor support leads to return of charity shop ReStore
February 21, 2025
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A popular art and furnishings shop that raises money for a housing renovations charity is to reopen in a new location.
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Sheelagh Cooper, the chairwoman of Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda, hopes ReStore can welcome new customers to its new spot on King Street next month thanks to the support of a generous supporter.
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Housing charity celebrates a successful year
January 25, 2025
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A charity that restores properties has reported a “bumper year” by way of generous corporate and community support, as well as the delivery of numerous projects.
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Sheelagh Cooper, the chairwoman of Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda, said the organisation’s biggest project was the completion of the Residential Treatment Centre in Somerset, which was a partnership between St James Anglican Church and Habitat with the facility to be operated by the Bermuda Hospitals Board.
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