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 […]
Habitat’s 50/50 raffle!
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 […]
12 Days of ReStore Contest
Thank you so much for playing the 12 Days of ReStore Contest! As a token of our appreciation, listen to our OWN version of The 12 Days of Christmas (with […]
Walks in the park and at ReStore: why Henry volunteers
Henry is an avid walker. Only a few minutes from his home is a beautiful park, Bunchberry Meadows, which he regularly visits with his wife. While there, Henry spends time […]
Volunteering in all corners of Habitat
Meet John, one of Habitat Edmonton’s longtime volunteers. John’s journey with Habitat began in 2011, when he noticed an advertisement for volunteers on a Habitat Edmonton build site. He was […]
How homeownership made transformational change in Tesfamichael’s life
Tesfamichael, his wife Senait, and their three children moved into their Habitat home in August. Transitioning from a small townhouse, his family was amazed at the amount of space they […]
Habitat Canada’s Affordable Housing Survey: the results and what it means for Edmonton
We are living in a time where homeownership is growing out of reach for many of our family, friends, and neighbours. Affordability is the key issue. An inability to save […]
Why Larry loves volunteering at ReStore
Larry was newly retired and looking for ways to fill his time. He had learned about ReStore and inquired about volunteering, but decided it was the place for him when […]
Krystle’s long road to homeownership
The night of July 18, Krystle laid in bed wide awake, too excited to sleep. It was raining, but the overcast skies didn’t darken her bright and sunny attitude because […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today, Habitat Edmonton observed National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at our ReStore. We welcomed an elder who delivered a teaching, traditional dancers, drummers, and traditional beading was available to […]
Chuck’s love for ReStore
When Chuck isn’t working on and showing off his 1921 Ford Model T, you can find him supporting several charitable organizations. Chuck regularly donates blood and visits seniors’ homes to […]
A Family’s Life Transformed
When Wendy reflects on life before she owned her Habitat home, she can hardly believe how much has changed. When she first came to Canada and settled in Edson, finding […]
Municipal Leaders Build
With World Habitat Day around the corner, municipal leaders from across the capital region convened to lend their hands framing a basement on the Orest Myckan Legacy Build. They saw […]
Habitat for Humanity Edmonton welcomes municipal leaders to address affordable homeownership in the capital region while participating on a Habitat build
September 13, 2023 EDMONTON, ALBERTA. With World Habitat Day around the corner, municipal leaders from across the capital region convened to lend their hands framing a basement and to see […]
Building affordable homeownership together
For over a decade, the REALTORS® Community Foundation (RCF) has supported Habitat Edmonton. With their help, Habitat Edmonton has empowered hundreds of families to take control of their future and […]
How homeownership transformed Cheryl’s life
Cheryl’s memory of the first time she stepped into her Habitat home is crystal clear. When she received the news that she would become a homeowner, she was too excited […]
Habitat’s Buy Back program
Habitat’s Buy Back program: how Habitat Edmonton amplifies our impact and generational change. At Habitat Edmonton, we empower families to make positive, generational changes through affordable homeownership. By providing a […]
Volunteering That Drives Positive Change
Three years ago, Joe received an invitation from a friend to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Little did he know that a single day of volunteering would turn into […]
Amy’s Journey to Independence
Amy and her daughter, Isabelle, lived in low-income housing in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The longer Amy spent in her apartment, the more she realized it was not where she wanted […]
How your organization can help families become homeowners
Even after saving many years for a down payment, 28% of Canadians are still at square one in their pursuit of homeownership, according to a 2022 Habitat for Humanity Canada […]
Donna’s and Albert’s journey to empowerment
Donna and Albert sat on the floor of their empty apartment, filled with excitement and anticipation about moving. Having just received keys to their Habitat home, all their possessions were […]
Re-Inventing at ReStore
If you’ve ever visited ReStore and chatted about upcycling with a volunteer, you might have met Inez! Five years ago, Inez retired and was searching for somewhere to volunteer. When […]
ReStore Customer Appreciation Day
We were delighted to host Customer Appreciation Day at 4004 99 Street! We had food, chances to win cool prizes, inflatable games, face-painting, 104.9FM on site, as well as a […]
Seeds of Growth: What is affordable homeownership?
Affordable homeownership and sustainable housing models normally do not belong in the same sentence, but we believe in challenging expectations. At Habitat for Humanity, we believe in the potential of our community and in finding ways to support you as you build strength and independence.
