Vision: To see a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
Mission: To mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable 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."
Although Alberta is often called the “land of opportunity,” we cannot ignore the growing need for affordable housing. This problem demands everyone’s attention.
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
- 67 affiliates in 10 provinces and 2 territories.
- 71 ReStores are operated across Canada
Habitat for Humanity International
- Founded in 1976
- Has built over 500,000 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 195 homes
- Many more homes will be started and completed for families throughout 2012 in Edmonton, the capital region and in rural communities
- Operates two ReStores.
In 2011, Habitat served...
- 45 families through the Edmonton affiliate
- 227 families across Canada
- 81,399 families around the world
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