The values of the McOuat family, particularly a community-focused philanthropic commitment, is deeply ingrained in their corporate culture.
At the helm of their charitable endeavors, President Craig McOuat currently serves on several esteemed boards, including serving as Chair of the Markham-Stouffville Hospital Foundation, Vice Chair of The Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham, the OakValley Health Board, and numerous other charitable endeavours including Past Master of numerous Masonic Lodges. An avid world-traveler Craig climbed to Mount Everest base camp and sumitted 2 Himalayan peaks with Sir Edmund Hilary’s son Peter Hilary to raise funds for those here at home and for the Nepalese people. This tradition of civic duty extends through the McOuat family, with Lianne McOuat volunteering her time to Habitat for Humanity, Best Buddies and leading fundraising efforts as treasurer for a community woman’s group. David McOuat contributing his expertise as Chair of the award-winning, innovative Theatre Gargantua, and Allyson McOuat served as the Executive Director of The ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto and has made significant impacts by raising over $4 million in grant dollars for community programming.
As Lianne McOuat, Vice President, Strategy put it “The partnership feels like a natural fit, as our family business surely reflects the core values and mission of World Housing. And McOuat Partnership know through our decades of experience with Home Builders around North America and the Caribbean, many who are absolutely dedicated to providing safe, secure homes and sustainable and supportive communities. By becoming ambassadors for World Housing, McOuat Partnership is excited to embark on a journey that not only expands our scope of influence, but also deepens our commitment to making a meaningful impact on global housing needs.”
Together with World Housing, McOuat Partnership aims to leverage their extensive experience and resources to help as Ambassadors, connecting our network of clients to help ensure that everyone has access to safe, dignified, and sustainable housing. Many of our partners and clients are dedicated to innovative housing solutions that are not only environmentally responsible but also inclusive, helping them to expand on their local commitments to a global focus ensuring that vulnerable populations around the world can benefit from their initiatives is very exciting.
As McOuat Partnership joins forces with World Housing, they bring a legacy of excellence, innovation, and community service to the forefront of the fight against global homelessness. This partnership marks a significant step forward in their pursuit of creating better living conditions worldwide, affirming their belief that everyone deserves a place to call home.
1.Commit to a contribution per door for every home/condo sold.
2. Hold a fundraising event with your staff.
3. Sponsor World Housing’s annual ‘House Party’ fundraiser.
4. Join World Housing’s Ambassador program.
5. Make an annual donation to build a home for a family.
To learn more: https://worldhousing.org/partners/mcouat/