If youѻýre feeling luckyѻýand want to support a good causeѻýthereѻýs still time to get in on Habitat for Humanity Okanaganѻýs You Win, We Build 50/50 lottery.
As of July 2, the jackpot has passed the $128,000 mark and is still climbing. , July 7, with the winning ticket drawn at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9.
ѻýYou may see a jackpot number on the website, but what youѻýre really looking at is the foundation for the next home weѻýre going to build,ѻý said Danielle Smith, resource development manager. ѻýThatѻýs the real win, giving families in our community the chance to build a safer, more stable futures for themselves.ѻý
Since the lottery began in 2023, all the winners have been from the Okanagan, from Penticton to Vernon. And every ticket sold has helped local families move closer to owning a homeѻýfamilies who are often stuck in overcrowded, unsafe or unaffordable living situations.
These arenѻýt anonymous beneficiaries, a Habitat For Humanity media release states.
"Theyѻýre neighbours, coworkers, and fellow parents trying to raise kids while navigating an increasingly difficult housing market.ѻý
Habitat homes are built with the help of volunteers, donors, and fundraising efforts. Proceeds from the 50/50 go directly toward building affordable housing in the region.