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: Max
Max Vandersteen has been a valued member of Habitat’s volunteer team for over 15 years. In 2006, Max participated in
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
Volunteer Spotlight: Hank
Hank has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for over 30 years. Although he began his work with Habitat in Winnipeg,
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
New beginnings with Gemina and Jancis
Gemina is a hard-working mother who has put everything into giving her fifteen-year-old daughter Jancis a better life. This spring
Getahun and Ergo’s homeownership journey
Eleven years. That’s how long Getahun, Ergo, and their 15-year old daughter and 13-year old son have been living in
A new world opens up for Karen and her family
Karen’s Habitat journey began in the office of the subsidized housing complex where she lived with her two young children.
Giving back with Sandi
Volunteers are a vital part of Habitat for Humanity Edmonton, and without these dedicated individuals it wouldn’t be possible for
Engineering that tugs at the heartstrings
Paul, a semi-retired mechanical engineer, has been volunteering with the Habitat Edmonton for over 7 years. Because of his dedication
A solid foundation for a stronger future with Samantha
“I’m eager to become a homeowner through this opportunity [with Habitat for Humanity], and for Taylor and Callie and I
Volunteer Spotlight – Soobin
Many volunteers have told us that volunteering with Habitat Edmonton is like joining a big, welcoming family. Soobin, a University
Donor Story – Evergreen Co-op
Having spent 10 years with Evergreen Co-op as the Rocky Mountain House Hardware Manager, Jason Stewart has been a long-time
At home in Cold Lake
Jymboy, Jennifer and their two children (ages 14 and 9) were living happily in Cold Lake. However, try as they
A home in time for the holidays (Reier & Rhonda)
My name is Reier Hendricks, and I would like to share with you the impact Affordable Homeownership through Habitat for
Loretta’s story
Loretta’s home ownership journey began three years ago while living in Metis Urban Housing with her four children. Following a
