HeroWork, a charity that helps other charities, to wind down operations
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Due to rising construction costs, labour shortages in the trades and dwindling donations along with a number of other factors, the charity's operations will be closing down in the coming weeks.
HeroWork is a charity that transforms other charities in Greater Victoria by renovating their buildings.
“We’ve done housing, we’ve done mental health facilities, we’ve done a whole range of projects that have moved the needle for this community,” said Paul Latour, founder and CEO of HeroWork.
The charity has completed 17 projects in total across the Capital Region, valued at around $8 million.
Due to rising construction costs, labour shortages in the trades and dwindling donations along with a number of other factors, the charity’s operations will be closing down in the coming weeks.
“Companies can only give so much and when they’re in tough times, that translates to our tough times,” said Latour.
The charity can only meet its goals by relying on construction material and labour donations within the trades. Unfortunately, both have dried up due to inflation.
“This entire kitchen was renovated by HeroWork,” said Treska Watson, the director of operations for the Mustard Seed Street Church and Food Bank. “This was a raw space when we moved into the warehouse.”
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