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.

Volunteer Spotlight: Jim
Habitat for Humanity came on Jim Matheson’s radar while living in Singapore, where he learned that student and teachers were building homes for widows in Cambodia. He admired Habitat’s impact

Volunteer spotlight: Edgar
Meet Edgar, one of our wonderful ReStore volunteers! Although he has volunteered with Habitat Edmonton for 19 years, Edgar’s desire to help those in need began much earlier. Before Habitat,

A new life in Neufeld Landing
In their cozy home in Habitat’s Neufeld Landing development, you can find Amanda and her daughter, Hailey-Lynn, relaxing. Since July 2022, Amanda has owned her own home, and she could

Amanda’s dream of a Carter Place home
Amanda knew about Habitat for Humanity for many years, but it was not until she moved to Edmonton that she became interested in owning her own home through Habitat. While

Bill and Ted’s Excellent ReStore Adventure
Bill and Ted are two of our wonderful ReStore volunteers, and over the years, they have formed a strong friendship. Ted first volunteered with Habitat when he received a letter

Opening doors for Fartun and her children
Fartun and her children moved into their Habitat home in December 2021, and over the past year, home ownership has transformed their life. Before Habitat, Fartun and her children lived

Volunteer Spotlight: Paul
Paul is a talented and dedicated volunteer who has supported Habitat Edmonton in many ways throughout the years. Paul began his journey with Habitat over five years ago while volunteering

Habitat for Humanity Edmonton Partners with REALTORS® Community Foundation
Habitat for Humanity’s work in our community would not be possible without help from our generous partners. Thanks to their support, Habitat Edmonton can help families gain control of their

Angela’s Story
Before Habitat, Angela and her son, Cobus, lived in an apartment building where they did not feel safe. Although Angela had two jobs and worked hard to save money, she

Volunteer Spotlight: Tracey and Farrah
Meet Tracey and Farrah, ReStore’s talented Staging Volunteers. Although the two began volunteering at ReStore a short three months ago, they have already had a huge impact. This skilled duo

Volunteer Spotlight: Donna
Donna Pryor is one of the smiling faces you’ll see when walking into the Habitat Edmonton office. With a great skill set and a passion for Habitat’s charitable work, Donna

Volunteer Spotlight: Max
Max Vandersteen has been a valued member of Habitat’s volunteer team for over 15 years. In 2006, Max participated in his first Global Village program, and hasn’t stopped volunteering since.

Nima’s Homeownership Story
When Nima moved to Edmonton, she found herself living in a small two-bedroom apartment with her mother and son. Although life was difficult, she worked hard to give her mother

Volunteer Spotlight: Hank
Hank has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for over 30 years. Although he began his work with Habitat in Winnipeg, Hank quickly became a valued member of the Habitat for

First person – Dori’s new life in Grande Prairie
Thank you for allowing me to share my family’s homeownership journey with you. My name is Dori, and I have four amazing daughters ranging in age from 14 to 27.