Claudia’s Story

Claudia came to Canada 20 years ago and built a life in Edmonton for herself and her two sons. She…
Mahesh’s Story

In 2023, Mahesh, his wife, and their three children packed up their lives in Sri Lanka and set their sights…
Where We Belong: Allison’s Homeownership Journey

Allison knows what it means to keep going, even when the road feels impossible. As a single mom raising a…
Building dreams in St. Albert

Excitement filled the air on February 27 as three future homeowners stepped inside their nearly completed homes in Midtown, St….
Pankaj’s Story

For years, Pankaj lived in a small one-room apartment, which suited him just fine as a single man. When he…
It’s Human Rights Day: Why has homeownership become a privilege instead of a right?

This year, Habitat Canada’s Affordable Housing Survey revealed a truth many of us feel deeply: 84% of Canadians now believe…
Seeds of Growth: What is affordable homeownership?

Affordable homeownership and sustainable housing models normally do not belong in the same sentence, but we believe in challenging expectations. At Habitat for Humanity, we believe in the potential of our community and in finding ways to support you as you build strength and independence.
Free to be me: Amanda’s Story

How are you living unboxed? The answer varies from person to person, but at Habitat for Humanity Edmonton, we believe that living unboxed means having the freedom and the space to do something new that you have always wanted to do. Starting a garden, travelling, decorating rooms without restrictions – anything is possible!
Yes, You Can! Become a Habitat Home Owner today

Owning your own home is not as daunting as it may appear. When you think of homeownership, images of happy, thriving families come to mind, but you often don’t think about the journey it took to get to that point. In reality, many Albertans cannot invest in savings at the end of each month once bills are due, and it is difficult to break free from the rental cycle. At Habitat for Humanity, you are not defined by your financial status, your job, or your story. We are breaking the mold to help you see that yes, you can. Yes, you can own your own home today. Yes, you can invest in your community without fear. We believe in the foundations of strength, stability and independence. So what does that look like for you?
Habitat for Humanity and partners celebrate affordable home ownership in Grande Prairie.

GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA. Habitat for Humanity Edmonton (Habitat) and its partners were pleased to welcome officially a family to their…
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….
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…