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Unpacked for good: Rhea’s Story

How can we better support our kids to be confident and free to express themselves? Having the freedom to roam, make friendships and provide a safe and stable environment can transform hearts and minds. Rhea’s dream was for a home where her son and daughter could fully unpack without fear of moving and switching schools, and her life changed when she became a Habitat homeowner.

Free to be me: Amanda’s Story

How are you living unboxed? The answer varies from person to person, but at Habitat for Humanity Edmonton, we believe that living unboxed means having the freedom and the space to do something new that you have always wanted to do. Starting a garden, travelling, decorating rooms without restrictions – anything is possible!

Finding Home: Emerald’s Story

Have you ever had a Goldilocks moment when you stumble across something that feels just right? For Emerald, seeing her home for the first time was that moment. “It felt like a sign. For some reason, there’s a part of me that was drawn to the home, out of all the homes that were available at that time, there was something about that home when I walked in that felt like this is the home that I can raise my children in.”

Team Bonding at ReStore

Habitat Edmonton volunteers speak highly about their time in ReStore, from the relationships they’ve made to the skills they’ve built….

Yes, You Can! Become a Habitat Home Owner today

Owning your own home is not as daunting as it may appear. When you think of homeownership, images of happy, thriving families come to mind, but you often don’t think about the journey it took to get to that point. In reality, many Albertans cannot invest in savings at the end of each month once bills are due, and it is difficult to break free from the rental cycle. At Habitat for Humanity, you are not defined by your financial status, your job, or your story. We are breaking the mold to help you see that yes, you can. Yes, you can own your own home today. Yes, you can invest in your community without fear. We believe in the foundations of strength, stability and independence. So what does that look like for you?

Emerald’s New Beginning

Life was about to change for Emerald and her son, Calem. Although her small apartment initially met her family’s needs,…

Volunteer Spotlight: Jim

Habitat for Humanity came on Jim Matheson’s radar while living in Singapore, where he learned that student and teachers were…

Volunteer spotlight: Edgar

Meet Edgar, one of our wonderful ReStore volunteers! Although he has volunteered with Habitat Edmonton for 19 years, Edgar’s desire…

A new life in Neufeld Landing

In their cozy home in Habitat’s Neufeld Landing development, you can find Amanda and her daughter, Hailey-Lynn, relaxing. Since July…

Volunteer Spotlight: Paul

Paul is a talented and dedicated volunteer who has supported Habitat Edmonton in many ways throughout the years. Paul began…

Angela’s Story

Before Habitat, Angela and her son, Cobus, lived in an apartment building where they did not feel safe. Although Angela…

Affordable Housing Survey

Habitat Canada’s Affordable Housing Survey reveals Canadians’ attitudes towards the affordable housing crisis in Canada. This survey sheds light on…

Volunteer Spotlight: Donna

Donna Pryor is one of the smiling faces you’ll see when walking into the Habitat Edmonton office. With a great…

Volunteer Spotlight: Max

Max Vandersteen has been a valued member of Habitat’s volunteer team for over 15 years. In 2006, Max participated in…

Nima’s Homeownership Story

When Nima moved to Edmonton, she found herself living in a small two-bedroom apartment with her mother and son. Although…

Volunteer Spotlight: Hank

Hank has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for over 30 years. Although he began his work with Habitat in Winnipeg,…

Building Independence

In my last two blog posts, I raised the question of what it means to build strength, stability, and independence…

Building Stability

“Having this home means that we are creating stable roots, we are working towards actually owning something, and it’s one…

Building Strength

If you’ve been around Habitat for Humanity for any length of time, you’ve likely heard that Habitat helps families build…

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