All Stories
Recognizing National Volunteer Week 2024
We highlight our 12,000 Habitat for Humanity volunteers by acknowledging the unique contributions of a handful who bring the work of Habitat to life.
Growing up in a Habitat home
Colin’s passion for building houses and helping neighbours was sparked through a lifetime of connection to Habitat for Humanity.
Home is for making memories - Mavis's Story
Despite having a good job, Mavis, a single mom, struggled to find affordable housing for her family. Partnering with Habitat for Humanity means Mavis was able to buy her own Habitat home.
Home is for putting down roots
For Chelsey and Owen, finding out they would be Habitat homeowners has felt like winning the lottery.
A place to dream – Travis and Jordan’s story
Travis and Jordan wanted a home of their own, but couldn’t afford a down payment. A friend who volunteered for Habitat suggested they apply for Habitat Okanagan’s affordable homeownership program.
April 16-22, 2023 is National Volunteer Week!
Volunteering Weaves Us Together. A single strand of thread is pretty and functional – but when you weave many threads together, you create a something unique that is colourful, vibrant and strong!
Breaking Barriers and Building Dreams: A Girls Belong Here Participant's Journey with Habitat for Humanity Canada, by Obiajulu (Obii) Udemgba
My experience with Girls Belong Here began in late February, and by the early morning of February 27th, I was thrust into a wonderfully dynamic environment.
Your Global Neighbour: Magdalena’s story
Magdalena, her husband, their six children and two daughter-in-laws are the proud owners of a new Habitat home in the community of Tzanchaj, Santiago Atitlán, Sololá.
Your Global Neighbour: Christian and Claudia’s story
Christian, his wife Claudia and their four-year-old son Zedd are a strong and resilient family. They have worked hard to provide love, stability and a safe place to build a future for Zedd.