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.
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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 she rarely experienced stability or permanence in one home. As
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Behind the scenes with Ogo at ReStore
While shopping at ReStore, you might run into Ogo. Whether you’re looking purchase a much-needed item or searching for a unique piece, Ogo will stop at nothing to help you
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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 sleeping bags on an empty living room floor, the three
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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 and has been volunteering ever since! Now, he spends his
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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 Edmonton area! This special event was our way of saying
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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 your chance to score amazing deals, win fantastic prizes, and
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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, Rihanna Robin has touched our hearts with her beautiful poem
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Donor Spotlight: Aaron Robinson
Aaron Robinson started working in real estate to help people. When he joined the Realtors® Community Foundation, he realized the tremendous impact their support had in his own community. Here’s
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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 he always had a roof over his head, he was
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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,
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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,