Vision: To see a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Mission: To mobilize volunteers and community partners in building afforable housing and promoting home ownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Habitat for Humanity Edmonton is a faith-based organization whose primary goal is to build homes for families in need of a "hand up." Since our founding in 1991, we have built 123 homes.

Although Alberta is often called the “land of opportunity,” we cannot ignore the growing need for affordable housing. This problem demands everyone’s attention.

Many working families pay an unacceptably large percentage of their income on rent. Their dreams of homeownership have turned into nightmares. We remain focused on our goal to increase substantially the number of homes we build annually as the need for affordable housing in Alberta continues to grow.

Habitat homes are built by volunteers under the supervision of a few paid staff. We rely solely on the generosity and goodwill of our donors and volunteers to build homes. Partnering with Habitat helps to make housing affordable in the capital region.

The need has never been greater, and the opportunity to make a difference has never been more accessible. Help us to find a solution to the affordable housing crisis by donating, volunteering or sponsoring a build today!

GENERAL FACTS

 Habitat for Humanity Canada

• Founded in 1985.
• Over 1,250 homes built.
• 72 affiliates in 10 provinces and 2 territories.

Habitat for Humanity International

• Founded in 1976.
• Builds 145 homes per day worldwide.
• Has built over 350,000 homes to date in over 100 countries
• Every 10 minutes a Habitat family receives the keys to a home.

Families across Edmonton face the dilemma of choosing between buying groceries, buying winter boots, or paying the rent. Habitat for Humanity Edmonton’s goal is to defeat this dilemma by providing affordable housing for families in Edmonton and the surrounding area.

Habitat for Humanity Edmonton

• Founded in 1991.
• Built 123 homes to date.
• Many more homes will be started for families throughout 2010 in Edmonton, the capital region and in rural communities (Barrhead, Wetaskiwin, Edson and Hinton).