Moving homes and hearts in Fredericton
Posted: July 31st, 2010 | Author: Ambassador | Filed under: Fredericton-NB | Tags: Cruiser, Delta Community Cruiser, Delta Fredericton, GFS, Grand Falls, GRS Satellite office, Habitat, Habitat for Humanity, Maple Leaf Homes, Mayor Brad Woodside, Recycle NB, Track |Greetings from NB… what a great few days we have had since we left Saint John. Thursday morning Suzanne and I drove out of the fog and straight to sunshine in beautiful Grand Falls NB. We were eagerly greeted by the staff at our GRS Satellite office in down town Grand Falls. Tina Desjardins and her staff fed us local YUMMY pizza and provided us with a great tour of their wonderful contact centre. It was so great to see such passionate employees!
Staff of GRS Satellite Office in Grand Falls, NB
After our visit to GFS we headed to the provinces capital city… Fredericton!!! With a huge smile Martin Gilbert welcomed us to the Delta Fredericton for what turned out to be an amazing event. Maple Leaf homes, Recycle NB and a wonderful company called Track joined the Delta Fredericton and GRS staff along with dignitaries, such as the honourable Mayor Brad Woodside to parade the new modular home onto the Delta Fredericton site. With an excited crowd watching, media snapping pictures and tears flowing, the Habitat for Humanity family along with their new home made their way on site.
The Barton Family
Suzanne and I had the privilege of meeting and spending a lot of time with the Barton family which included 3 young children and a 4th on the way on August 11th. They told us that they are counting down the days until they can settle into their new home. Tyson their oldest son (who stole my heart) loved the cruiser and NEEDED to wave from the sun roof as I honked the horn to get everyone’s attention … he had an important message… “I am getting my own room”! Needless to say I was happy to have my sunglasses on so no one could see me choking up!
Tyson making his announcement
While everyone mingled, the staff from the Delta Fredericton along with Delta Global Reservations Services worked diligently on serving the community with a free BBQ along with free face painting. It was an amazing day for everyone involved.
Delta Fredericton and GRS Staff Volunteers
Suzanne and I were thrilled to hear that the shingles that were being used on the house were made from recycled plastic and they are guaranteed to last a minimum of … 50 years! How impressive… and GREEN!
Our next stop is Delta Beausejour … look out Moncton… here we come!
Suzanne and I heading the parade!
Charlene
This is oneamazing journey, I have been following it and at this very moment I have tears of joy in my eyes as I see the Barton Family receiving there new home.
Delta you are amazing and the staff well I could never say enough. Charlene and Suzanne, well, they are incredible. I have never seen such smilie ladies . Excellent choices for this journey, they are an asset to Delta by what I see in all these photos.
Thank You Delta Hotels.
Hey there! You look like you are having way too much fun! Keep up the good work and remember two hands on the wheel!!