Habitat for Humanity Niagara Encouraging Kids to Participate in National Writing Contest

Thursday, 11 November 2021 16:32

By Linda Morgan

Teachers can now sign up kids in grades 4-6 for the "Meaning of Home" contest.

Students in grades four to six are being encouraged to participate in the nationwide "Meaning of Home" contest.

Each local submission will get Habitat for Humanity Niagara a $10 donation from sponsor Sagen.

The location with the winning entry will get a $30,000 grant, and nine runner-up winners will receive $10,000 for their local Habitat.

Winners will also get prizes for themselves and their class.

Teachers can sign students up now.

The contest runs from January 3rd to February 18th, and winners will be announced in the spring.

More details are available here.

More from Local News

Arrests Made in Armed Residential Robbery

Two men face a number of charges each after the robbery in Niagara Falls
Fort Erie Man Wins Lottery

Scott Serada is bringing home $100,000 courtesy of Instant Gold Pursuit
Councillor Disputes Speed Camera Claims

One claim he addressed is about speed camera company having control of tickets
Gas Prices to Skyrocket in Niagara

Gas analyst says it'll go up 14-cents overnight, largely blaming switch from winter to summer gas
Gord Singleton to be Honoured Tonight

Niagara Falls will be lit up in the Olympic ring colours
Budget 2024 Tabled in Ottawa

The Opposition Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois will not be supporting it, while the NDP is undecided.
Queenston Dock Nearing Completion

The Niagara Falls boat launch will be closed next week, but open for weekend
Sir Adam Beck Plant Receives Major Investment

Partnership will ensure generators are refurbished over 15 years, increasing electricity output