"That was an important motivator
for him, absolutely, and he
managed to do it."
One way Koop's company
supports Habitat is through
donating and shopping at Habitat
ReStore locations. The first
ReStore opened in Winnipeg
30 years ago, and there are now
at least 90 stores in Canada and
850 in the U.S.
"We invented it, and it's a huge
thing. It's been the largest single
source of cash for Habitat for
Humanity globally for many years
— invented right here in Winnipeg."
Next up, Hopkins is excited about
plans for a condo development on
Pandora Avenue West. It could be
completed by late 2024, providing
affordable homes for 55 more
Habitat families.
POH
SINCE ITS FIRST BUILD
IN 1988, HABITAT
MANITOBA HAS BUILT
CLOSE TO 450 HOMES.
Parade of Homes FALL 2021 57
