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.

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