Suns up, tops down!
That is the mantra by which will be living this summer, as the organization takes an iconic red (with white convertible top) 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible for a road trip around B.C. under the beautiful and warm sun.
This sleek and stunning refurbished ride will be raffled away this fall as the grand prize of Habitat for Humanity Kamloops’ fourth annual .
Those interested can see the 1968 Camaro convertible in-person at the following events and locations throughout the month of July:
- July 9 at the Salmon Arm Car Show
- July 10 at the Vernon Car Show
- July 15 to 17 at Hot July Nights in 100 Mile House
- July 23 at Chrome on the Grass in Kamloops
- July 24 at Overlander Days in Kamloops
- July 29 and 30 at Salmon Arm Casino
- July 31 at the Keremeos Car Show
Funds raised through the Classic Car Raffle will help the non-profit organization in its mission of building a stronger future for families and communities through establishing a solid foundation of attainable housing.
Habitat for Humanity Kamloops is based in Kamloops and serves communities in the Thompson-Nicola, Columbia-Shuswap and Cariboo & Fraser-Fort George regions of B.C., and the organization is committed to working with all families, seniors, veterans, and single parents in providing accessible homeownership.
This year, Habitat for Humanity Kamloops purchased this sleek raffle prize, a 1968 Camaro SS Convertible, from Ian Gray Salmon Arm GM.
For the past three years, Rust Valley Restorers had partnered with Habitat for Humanity Kamloops to support building a foundation for attainable housing for residents in Kamloops, Shuswap area, and beyond.
In fall 2021, Mike Hall of Rust Bros sold his property and auctioned off many of his vehicles.
How the unique partnership all started was with a quick stop for coffee at a charming 50’s diner in the BC Interior. Habitat for Humanity Kamloops executive director Bill Miller and procurement coordinator Rex Landis enjoyed their coffee over conversation, discussing how the organization could reintroduce themselves into the community and have a greater local impact.
Looking out through the paned glass windows of this nostalgic diner was a unique collection of antique vehicles, which inspired Miller and Landis to come up with the idea of hosting a Classic Car Raffle to generate awareness and funds for their cause. By a stroke of luck, a diner employee managed to connect the Habitat for Humanity Kamloops team with Mike Hall of The Rust Brothers, who had an extensive collection of rare and classic cars amassed over the years on Mike’s property.
The partnership with Habitat for Humanity Kamloops was inaugurated, and in alignment with the Canadian documentary television series,Rust Valley Restores, the Rust Bros agreed to restore a classic car for Habitat for Humanity Kamloops and support Habitat’s first annual raffle.
Rust Valley Restorers airs on the History Channel and Netflix, and has brought attention and awareness to Habitat for Humanity Kamloops and their mission all around the world.
The Classic Car Raffle would not be possible without the support of Habitat for Humanity Kamloops’ sponsors, which includes Ian Gray of Salmon Arm GM, Prima Construction, LNGroup, Patteson, CFJC Kamloops, Lordco, Canadian Tire in Salmon Arm, Castanet, Cascades Casino, Kamloops, NeVille & Associates International Immigration, Eagle Homes, Cascade Casino in Salmon Arm, Kamloops Insurance, Canco Kamloops, Mr. Mikes Vernon, Kamloops Office Systems, Brushstrokes in Salmon Arm, Raceway Barber in Salmon Arm, and more.
Help support Habitat Kamloops 4th Annual Car Raffle today. Together we can help give families a hand up to homeownership. Together, we can create a solid foundation from attainable housing and homeownership to providing a stronger future for families and communities.
Enter for your chance to win this refurbished 1968 Camaro SS Convertible now! Online tickets are selling fast! Go to to get your raffle tickets now and for more information on in-person ticket sales locations across B.C.
Online ticket sales end at midnight on October 9, 2022 and in-person ticket sales end at 4 p.m. on October 15, 2022. The raffle draw will take place on October 15, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. at Habitat for Humanity Kamloops’ new headquarters at 800 Fortune Drive. To be eligible, the ticket purchaser must be aged 19+, present in B.C. at the time of purchase, and have a valid B.C. address. See for the full rules of play.
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