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 to space they […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Travis Nowak, a former ReStore volunteer and staff member, also […]
Safety and stability at Aurora Place
When Rhea reflects on life before she owned her home, she thinks of instability. She had been renting since she was 18, and her 11 year old son, Caine, had […]
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, Emerald learned she was pregnant with her second son, Andre. […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Jim
Habitat for Humanity came on Jim Matheson’s radar while living in Singapore, where he learned that student and teachers were building homes for widows in Cambodia. He admired Habitat’s impact […]
Volunteer spotlight: Edgar
Meet Edgar, one of our wonderful ReStore volunteers! Although he has volunteered with Habitat Edmonton for 19 years, Edgar’s desire to help those in need began much earlier. Before Habitat, […]
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 2022, Amanda has owned her own home, and she could […]
Amanda’s dream of a Carter Place home
Amanda knew about Habitat for Humanity for many years, but it was not until she moved to Edmonton that she became interested in owning her own home through Habitat. While […]
Bill and Ted’s Excellent ReStore Adventure
Bill and Ted are two of our wonderful ReStore volunteers, and over the years, they have formed a strong friendship. Ted first volunteered with Habitat when he received a letter […]
Opening doors for Fartun and her children
Fartun and her children moved into their Habitat home in December 2021, and over the past year, home ownership has transformed their life. Before Habitat, Fartun and her children lived […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Paul
Paul is a talented and dedicated volunteer who has supported Habitat Edmonton in many ways throughout the years. Paul began his journey with Habitat over five years ago while volunteering […]
Habitat for Humanity Edmonton Partners with REALTORS® Community Foundation
Habitat for Humanity’s work in our community would not be possible without help from our generous partners. Thanks to their support, Habitat Edmonton can help families gain control of their […]
Angela’s Story
Before Habitat, Angela and her son, Cobus, lived in an apartment building where they did not feel safe. Although Angela had two jobs and worked hard to save money, she […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Tracey and Farrah
Meet Tracey and Farrah, ReStore’s talented Staging Volunteers. Although the two began volunteering at ReStore a short three months ago, they have already had a huge impact. This skilled duo […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Donna
Donna Pryor is one of the smiling faces you’ll see when walking into the Habitat Edmonton office. With a great skill set and a passion for Habitat’s charitable work, Donna […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Max
Max Vandersteen has been a valued member of Habitat’s volunteer team for over 15 years. In 2006, Max participated in his first Global Village program, and hasn’t stopped volunteering since. […]
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 life was difficult, she worked hard to give her mother […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Hank
Hank has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for over 30 years. Although he began his work with Habitat in Winnipeg, Hank quickly became a valued member of the Habitat for […]
First person – Dori’s new life in Grande Prairie
Thank you for allowing me to share my family’s homeownership journey with you. My name is Dori, and I have four amazing daughters ranging in age from 14 to 27. […]
New beginnings with Gemina and Jancis
Gemina is a hard-working mother who has put everything into giving her fifteen-year-old daughter Jancis a better life. This spring they will be moving into their new Habitat home. But […]
Getahun and Ergo’s homeownership journey
Eleven years. That’s how long Getahun, Ergo, and their 15-year old daughter and 13-year old son have been living in their Habitat home. Although they received the keys to their […]
A new world opens up for Karen and her family
Karen’s Habitat journey began in the office of the subsidized housing complex where she lived with her two young children. As she glanced around the office, a poster pinned on […]
Giving back with Sandi
Volunteers are a vital part of Habitat for Humanity Edmonton, and without these dedicated individuals it wouldn’t be possible for Habitat to help families in our community. Sandi is a […]
Engineering that tugs at the heartstrings
Paul, a semi-retired mechanical engineer, has been volunteering with the Habitat Edmonton for over 7 years. Because of his dedication to our mission, Paul transitioned from volunteering with the construction […]
A solid foundation for a stronger future with Samantha
“I’m eager to become a homeowner through this opportunity [with Habitat for Humanity], and for Taylor and Callie and I to have our own space.” For Samantha, it’s the simple […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Soobin
Many volunteers have told us that volunteering with Habitat Edmonton is like joining a big, welcoming family. Soobin, a University of Alberta Psychology student, has been a valued ReStore volunteer […]
