Affordable homeownership is a gender equity issue
The housing crisis isn’t just about affordability—it’s about opportunity, security, and dignity.
And for women, the stakes are even higher.
In Canada, more than four in five one-parent families with young children are led by mothers, who are more likely to have a low income – and often face impossible choices between rent, food, and their children’s future
Strengthening families, building futures
Affordable homeownership can change everything for moms who are struggling to make ends meet as the sole parent. That’s why we’re a trusted partner with one-parent families headed by mothers, who represent about 4 in 10 of the families we partner with to achieve affordable homeownership.
“Having a Habitat home is the single mom’s lottery.” - Habitat homeowner
For a mother who is the sole parent, a Habitat home means stability. It means no longer worrying about rent increases, unsafe living conditions, or having to move her children from school to school. It’s about turning a key in her front door, knowing her home is her own.
Imagine a Canada where every mother who is parenting on her own can provide a safe, stable home for her children. That future is possible, and we’d love to partner with you to make it a reality. Explore your options to get involved by contacting us at partnerships@habitat.ca
One-parent families led by women experience higher rates of core housing need compared to one-parent families led by men. That means they are struggling more to find safe, suitable, and affordable housing.