Habitat for Humanity Northumberland volunteer receives Coronation Medal

A dedicated volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Northumberland has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III’s Coronation Medal in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the community.

CEO Cathy Borowec, Claire Cassells (wife of Bill) Bill Cassells, & Director of Construction Deb Wilson

King Charles III Coronation Medals are given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the welfare and betterment of their communities across Canada.

Bill Cassells was recognized in March for his ongoing volunteer support on Habitat build sites since 2009. Cassells has contributed well over 6000 hours working at Habitat local building sites, accounting for in the construction of over 40 homes in Northumberland. Cassell’s volunteerism with Habitat has reached beyond his local community to both northern remote Indigenous communities and beyond Canadian borders with Habitat’s Global Village program.

“Bill's quiet dedication to Habitat has made a huge impact on our organization and the families that we support,” said Cathy Borowec CEO of Habitat for Humanity Northumberland. “Bill is among the core volunteers that make up the backbone of our build site crew. His contributions are invaluable to our mission.”

Bill accepted his award at the current Habitat Northumberland build site in Baltimore, but did not want stop painting to accept the award.

"Just like Bill to not want to be torn away from the work, even to receive this honour,” added Borowec, "It is just another indication of his ongoing and steadfast commitment to Habitat."

The King Charles III Coronation Medal, created to mark the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023, was the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation. The medal, awarded to 30,000 Canadians, honours individuals who have made a significant impact through volunteerism. For more information or to learn how to support Habitat’s mission, visit habitatnorthumberland.ca. 

About Habitat for Humanity Northumberland:

Founded in 1998, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland is a non-profit organization working towards a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat brings communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity Northumberland and its volunteers have assisted 70 partner families in obtaining affordable homeownership and over 200 families to maintain affordable housing and homeownership. 

Habitat for Humanity Northumberland is one of 45 local Habitats working in Canada. Habitat for Humanity Canada is a member of Habitat for Humanity International, which was established in 1976 and has grown to become a leading global non-profit working in more than 70 countries. For more information on Habitat for Humanity Northumberland, please visit www.habitatnorthumberland.ca.

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For more information contact:

Aimee Tedford

Director of Business Operations, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland

289-252-0999 ext. 28 | atedford@habitatnorthumberland.ca