our stories
Where there is Habitat, transformation abounds! Families, volunteers, donors, partners, and staff have all been changed by the spirit of neighbour helping neighbour.
A home in time for the holidays (Reier & Rhonda)
My name is Reier Hendricks, and I would like to share with you the impact Affordable Homeownership through Habitat for Humanity Edmonton has had on my family. The changes are
Loretta’s story
Loretta’s home ownership journey began three years ago, whilst still living in Metis Urban Housing with her four children. Following a relatively quick referral process from Metis Urban Housing and
A mother’s love
Hello, my name is Stephanie. My daughter and I have been living in a home we bought through Habitat for over eight years now. Before I approached Habitat, I was
New beginnings in Slave Lake
Blessing and Florence have been homeowners since May 2019. After seeing a Habitat Edmonton newspaper ad back in 2018, Blessing and Florence became our fourth homeowners in Slave Lake. When describing their
Giving up was never an option
When Reier and Rhonda go married over twenty-one years ago, they had big plans for their future. Those plans included having four children together and living in a decent sized
Amy’s fresh start
Amy’s home ownership journey started as she spoke to a Habitat Edmonton representative on the phone as she was cleaning a fire engine at the fire hall in Edson, Alberta,
