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.
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,
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,
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,
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 retiring as a teacher, she was looking for volunteer opportunities.
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 regularly visits with his wife. While there, Henry spends time
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 of 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