2026 marks the 36th consecutive year of successful collaboration between TRU and CHBACI. The Training House offers a unique opportunity to benefit both organizations as well as the community at large through the YMCA BC programs funded by the proceeds from the Dream Home lottery. This years Project Manager is Paul Douglas of Malcolm Homes.
TRU's building trades students are directly engaged in the construction of the Training House, taking the knowledge gained in the classroom and learning to apply it in the real world.
The carpentry students, under the guidance of instructor Bryce Coombs are tasked with building the foundation and framing the shell of the house up to the lock-up stage.
Sponsorship ranges from labour, to supplies and installation services.
Once the home is complete, it is handed off to the YMCA BC, and it turns into the Y Dream Home—the largest fundraising event for the YMCA BC.