Many wonderful and talented people are involved in the Grand House. For information about our members, supporters and project advisors, click here.

GRANTS & DONATIONS TO DATE

Several grants from the co-operative sector, the housing sector and student associations are helping the Grand House meet preliminary project costs, secure capital project funding and prepare for construction. The grants total $25,500 and also allow for a further $10,000 interest free loan.

- The Co-operators Development Grant
- Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation Seed Funding
- Ontario Co-operative Association Development Grant
- Waterloo Engineering Endowment Fund Grant

DONATED MATERIALS TO DATE

The enthusiasm and support shown by community of Cambridge for the students’ relocation has been integral to the project’s growth. We have only just begun fundraising and have already secured donations from several prominent businesses:

- Icynene Insulation System from Icynene
- sheet steel courtesy of Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute
- lumber donation and instore discount courtesy of Turkstra Lumber Company Ltd.
- holding tank plus pump courtesy of Clearford Industries Inc.
- natural beds and bedding courtesy of Natura World
- construction board panels coutresy of MagnesiaCORE.com
- electrical equipment courtesy of Bibico Electric Inc.
- water efficient fixtures and toilets courtesy of American Standard
- Super Panel courtesy of Engineered Assemblies
- Door Hardware courtesy of Dorma Canada
- concrete courtesy of Canada Building Materials
- drywall courtesy of CGC Inc.
- copper tubing courtesy of Wolverine Tube Inc.
- some windows courtesy of Procertified Windows and Doors
- radiant flooring supplies courtesy of IPEX
- shelving courtesy of Space Age Shelving
- 2,000 sqft of hardwood flooring courtesy of Eldon Morris
- timber frame addition courtesy of Dietrich’s N. America
- prairie plants courtesy of Acorus Restoration
- power pipe courtesy of RenewABILITY Inc.
- compact fluorescent energy saving lighting courtesy of Dommelvalley Green Power
- safety equipment discount courtesy of McCordick Glove and Safety
- safety glasses courtesy of Securo Vision

DONATED SERVICES TO DATE

We are very fortunate to have received generous donations in the form of services from members of the business community. The significant gifts from these companies have helped us drive our work forward:

- city services and water meter chamber The Corporation of the City of Cambridge
- topographical survey courtesy of Conestoga-Rovers & Associates
- environmental performance evaluation for new buildings courtesy of
  Green Globes Design
- structural engineering services courtesy of Halcrow Yolles
- landscape planning courtesy of Stantec Inc.
- engineering services courtesy of Blackwellbowic Partnership Limited
- project management services courtesy of Harvest Homes
- materials deliverey compliments of Patene Building Supplies Inc
- structural engineering courtesy of Borealis Engineering Inc.
- discount on geotechnical survey courtesy of Naylor Engineering Associates Ltd.
- discount crane services courtesy of Latta Crane Services
- monitoring well removal and capping, courtesy of Aardvark Drilling
- legal services by Don Thompson
- discount on site, storm water and servicing plans from MTE Consulting

For a complete list of individuals and companies that have donated to the Grand House, click here.

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