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How Habitat empowered Mansimran to start a new chapter

For the longest time, Mansimran can remember wanting to own a home. Her childhood was marked by frequent moves, so she rarely experienced stability or permanence in one home. As […]

Behind the scenes with Ogo at ReStore

While shopping at ReStore, you might run into Ogo. Whether you’re looking purchase a much-needed item or searching for a unique piece, Ogo will stop at nothing to help you […]

Check out our story on CTV – The Orest Myckan Legacy Build

In case you haven’t heard, construction has now been completed on the Orest Myckan Legacy Build! One homeowner has already received her keys, and another family will soon move into […]

Habitat’s Spring 50/50 raffle winner

Our 50/50 raffle is now over, and the winner has been picked! Congratulations to Wanda with winning ticket number is C-14154. She won $10,000! If you missed this raffle, don’t […]

A hand-up: How Habitat Edmonton is transforming families’ lives.

When you think of home, you might picture a cozy bedroom or a spacious living room. Your house could be small and blue, one storey, or maybe two. It might […]

Keys to happiness: Donnah’s homeownership story

On the night of March 31, Donnah, her husband Alvin, and their daughter Chloe were wide awake. Laying in their sleeping bags on an empty living room floor, the three […]

From Retirement to ReStore: Jack’s Volunteer Journey

When Jack retired, he was looking for something to keep him busy. In no time at all, he found ReStore and has been volunteering ever since! Now, he spends his […]

ReStore Customer Appreciation Day winners!

On June 15, we celebrated our wonderful ReStore shoppers by offering 30% off at all four ReStore locations across the Edmonton area! This special event was our way of saying […]

Saturday, June 15th is ReStore’s Customer Appreciation Day! (30% OFF)

Get ready, Edmonton! Habitat Edmonton is thrilled to announce our second annual Customer Appreciation Day on June 15th! This is your chance to score amazing deals, win fantastic prizes, and […]

Meaning of Home Grade Six Runner-Up!

We are thrilled to reveal the grade 6 runner-up winner of Habitat Canada’s 2024 Meaning of Home contest! This year, Rihanna Robin has touched our hearts with her beautiful poem […]

Donor Spotlight: Aaron Robinson

Aaron Robinson started working in real estate to help people. When he joined the Realtors® Community Foundation, he realized the tremendous impact their support had in his own community. Here’s […]

Putting down roots: Michael’s journey to homeownership

Since moving from his parents’ house seven years ago, Michael struggled to find a safe place to call home. Although he always had a roof over his head, he was […]

Gerry’s volunteer story

After retiring, Gerry was looking for a place to spend his newfound free time. ReStore offered the perfect spot to volunteer and utilize his skills. These days, Gerry spends his […]

Habitat for Humanity Canada announces new president and CEO

Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Pedro Barata is taking over the role of president and CEO effective June 24, 2024. An experienced […]

Breaking the Rent Cycle: Muhammad and Sana’s Homeownership Story

When Muhammad and his wife, Sana, completed their application for a Habitat home, they were filled with both anxiety and excitement. This was a big step for the couple who […]

Habitat Edmonton celebrated our wonderful volunteers!

Volunteers are vital to the success of Habitat for Humanity. With their support, we continue to empower through affordable homeownership, providing a hand-up to Albertans so they can take control […]

At Habitat Edmonton, we’re celebrating National Volunteer Week – presented by Servus Credit Union

“Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud.” – Helen Dyer […]

Here’s your chance to win up to $10,000 with Habitat for Humanity Edmonton’s online 50/50 raffle! Proceeds from the raffle will help families build strength, stability, and independence through affordable […]

How Jefferson discovered the key to affordable homeownership

On a warm and sunny day in 2022, Jefferson drove around his town of Rocky Mountain House. Despite the lovely weather, his thoughts were clouded with concern for his wife, […]

The need for affordable housing in northern Alberta: how you can help

Habitat for Humanity Edmonton is mobilizing communities to address the need for affordable homeownership in communities across northern Alberta. The need for affordable housing and homeownership is on the rise. […]

Boost your donation by $20 this month!

This month, you can increase the impact of your gift with CanadaHelps’ Make it Monthly campaign. Throughout March, CanadaHelps will make an extra $20 donation for every new monthly gift […]

Habitat for Humanity and partners begin build to address affordable housing in Cold Lake, Alberta.

COLD LAKE, ALBERTA. Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) and supporters gathered to celebrate the official start of Habitat’s latest build in the City of Cold Lake. Four single-family homes are under […]

Homeownership: even better than Hammou and Ibtissam imagined

When you think of home, you might imagine a house or a duplex, filled with the laughter and love. The house may be big, small, blue, white, and one storey, […]

From shelves to lawns: how Geoff volunteers at ReStore

Geoff is surrounded by family members who love to volunteer. While Geoff was growing up, his mother volunteered anywhere she could, and his wife regularly spends time at seniors’ programs, […]

Habitat for Humanity to hold an Open House in Cold Lake

Are you interested in owning an affordable home in Cold Lake? Habitat for Humanity is holding an Open House on February 28, and we invite you to visit us! This […]

Homeowner Services moves locations

Effective February 6, 2024, Habitat for Humanity Edmonton’s Homeowner Services will be operating from the Habitat Centre at 8210 Yellowhead Trail NW, Edmonton. We are excited to have all our […]

From building homes to stocking shelves: why Elaine volunteers at ReStore

For the past 16 years, Elaine has spent her free time volunteering at Habitat Edmonton. She began volunteering when, after retiring as a teacher, she was looking for volunteer opportunities. […]

How Karen and Kurt became homeowners

Karen, pictured above, holding a “welcome home” blanket after receiving her keys.

Habitat Edmonton’s Holiday 50/50 Raffle

Habitat Edmonton congratulates our holiday 50/50 raffle winner, Colin Mackenzie! He won a total of $8,500 with winning ticket #D-7603. Every 50/50 ticket purchased for this raffle will empower families […]

Servus Credit Union shows their support of volunteerism in the community through a presenting sponsorship of Habitat’s Volunteer Program.

Servus Credit Union (Servus) announced their support of Habitat for Humanity Edmonton’s (Habitat) volunteer program through a presenting sponsorship over the next two years. Habitat relies heavily on community partners […]

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