Karyn’s Story
For seven years, Karyn and her four kids made do in a rental townhouse they’d outgrown. It was cramped and…
Claudia’s Story
Claudia came to Canada 20 years ago and built a life in Edmonton for herself and her two sons. She…
Mahesh’s Story
In 2023, Mahesh, his wife, and their three children packed up their lives in Sri Lanka and set their sights…
Where We Belong: Allison’s Homeownership Journey
Allison knows what it means to keep going, even when the road feels impossible. As a single mom raising a…
A place to call their own: Krystle’s story
“The day we received our keys changed everything,” says Krystle, a new homeowner who moved into her Habitat for Humanity…
Camillia’s fresh start
When Camillia and her four children moved into their new Habitat home, it felt like a dream years in the…
Vivian & Kevin’s Story
Before becoming Habitat homeowners in November 2024, Vivian and her husband Kevin were living in a friend’s basement in Edmonton….
Pankaj’s Story
For years, Pankaj lived in a small one-room apartment, which suited him just fine as a single man. When he…
Building Independence: Narayan and Supriya’s story
Almost a year ago, Narayan and his wife, Supriya, were renting a small apartment in Edmonton. Their son, Keyange, who…
Volunteering With a Heart: Calvin’s ReStore Journey
When Calvin first arrived in Canada, he struggled to meet new friends and gain work experience. His search for opportunities…
A Home of her own: Liyu’s homeownership journey
As Liyu sat in her apartment in the spring of 2024, she looked around her surroundings with frustration. Her daughter,…
Home at last: How Habitat Edmonton transformed Odion’s life
By the time Odion was in grade 12, she had moved 12 times. Growing up, it was difficult for her…
From a cold basement to a cozy home: Amy’s homeownership journey
In 2018, Amy and her daughter, Sam, moved to Canada with the few possessions they had, and settled into an…
Why Grant loves volunteering at ReStore
For the past six years, Grant has dedicated his time and energy to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, and his…
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…
Behind the scenes with Ogo at ReStore
While shopping at ReStore, you might run into Ogo. Whether you’re looking to purchase a much-needed item or searching for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Donor Spotlight: Aaron Robinson
Aaron Robinson started working in real estate to help people. When he joined the Realtors® Community Foundation, he realized the…
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…
Gerry’s volunteer story
After retiring, Gerry was looking for a place to spend his newfound free time. ReStore offered the perfect spot to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How Karen and Kurt became homeowners
Karen, pictured above, holding a “welcome home” blanket after receiving her keys.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Building affordable homeownership together
For over a decade, the REALTORS® Community Foundation (RCF) has supported Habitat Edmonton. With their help, Habitat Edmonton has empowered…
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…
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…
