If you鈥檙e feeling lucky鈥攁nd want to support a good cause鈥攖here鈥檚 still time to get in on Habitat for Humanity Okanagan鈥檚 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.
鈥淵ou may see a jackpot number on the website, but what you鈥檙e really looking at is the foundation for the next home we鈥檙e going to build,鈥� said Danielle Smith, resource development manager. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 the real win, giving families in our community the chance to build a safer, more stable futures for themselves.鈥�
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 home鈥攆amilies who are often stuck in overcrowded, unsafe or unaffordable living situations.
These aren鈥檛 anonymous beneficiaries, a Habitat For Humanity media release states.
"They鈥檙e neighbours, coworkers, and fellow parents trying to raise kids while navigating an increasingly difficult housing market.鈥�
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.
