Local Habitat affiliate beneficiary of Lily Schreyer painting

Habitat for Humanity, Saint John Region Inc., is very pleased to announce that it is the proud recipient of “Daisies” a painting by Lily Schreyer .

Lily Schreyer, wife of former Governor General, the Right Honourable Ed Schreyer (1979 – 84) donated seven original paintings to Habitat for Humanity, Canada, for promotion and fundraising purposes. A draw was held among the 59 Canadian affiliates and Saint John was one of the seven lucky beneficiaries. The other winners are Habitat affiliates: Brant; Dufferin-Caledon; Lloydminster; Moncton; Niagara; and Toronto.

The Schreyers have championed the Habitat for Humanity cause since 1993, when they joined with Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter to build houses for Habitat as part of the Jimmy Carter Work Project. The Schreyers continue to graciously donate their time to build along with Habitat affiliates and to increase the profile of Habitat for Humanity.

Lily Schreyer began painting as a child. In addition to her support of Habitat for Humanity, and as a result of her long-time interest in arts and crafts, she works tirelessly to raise the visibility and accomplishments of Canadian crafts artists. She has been very generous in donating to charity the proceeds from the sale of her own paintings.

Habitat for Humanity, Saint John Region Inc., will sell tickets on the painting, with all proceeds going to the local chapter. Funds raised will help buy land and those building materials and services which are not donated.

“We are extremely grateful to Mrs. Schreyer for her generous donation. It is a gorgeous work of art, and it will help tremendously with our fundraising efforts, “ said Debbie Rice, president of Habitat for Humanity, Saint John Region Inc. “I’m sure the tickets will sell themselves.”

Habitat for Humanity, Saint John Region Inc., is an independent, non-profit Christian housing program dedicated to providing homes for Saint John area families in need of decent, affordable shelter. For more information on Habitat for Humanity, Saint John Region Inc., visit our website at: www.habitatsaintjohn.ca

To find out more about Habitat for Humanity, Canada, visit: www.habitat.ca

For more on the Jimmy Carter Work Project visit: www.habitat.org/how/carter.html

For more information contact:
Beverly Stears
Chairperson, Public Relations
Habitat for Humanity. Saint John Region Inc.
E-mail: bstears@nbnet.nb.ca
Tel: (506) 642-3654