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.
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
