our stories

Karen, pictured above, holding a “welcome home” blanket after receiving her keys.

Henry is an avid walker. Only a few minutes from his home is a beautiful park, Bunchberry Meadows, which he

Meet John, one of Habitat Edmonton’s longtime volunteers. John’s journey with Habitat began in 2011, when he noticed an advertisement

Tesfamichael, his wife Senait, and their three children moved into their Habitat home in August. Transitioning from a small townhouse,

Larry was newly retired and looking for ways to fill his time. He had learned about ReStore and inquired about

When Chuck isn’t working on and showing off his 1921 Ford Model T, you can find him supporting several charitable

When Wendy reflects on life before she owned her Habitat home, she can hardly believe how much has changed. When

For over a decade, the REALTORS® Community Foundation (RCF) has supported Habitat Edmonton. With their help, Habitat Edmonton has empowered

Cheryl’s memory of the first time she stepped into her Habitat home is crystal clear. When she received the news

Three years ago, Joe received an invitation from a friend to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Little did he

Amy and her daughter, Isabelle, lived in low-income housing in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The longer Amy spent in her apartment,

Donna and Albert sat on the floor of their empty apartment, filled with excitement and anticipation about moving. Having just

If you’ve ever visited ReStore and chatted about upcycling with a volunteer, you might have met Inez! Five years ago,

How can we better support our kids to be confident and free to express themselves? Having the freedom to roam, make friendships and provide a safe and stable environment can transform hearts and minds. Rhea’s dream was for a home where her son and daughter could fully unpack without fear of moving and switching schools, and her life changed when she became a Habitat homeowner.