Habitat GW
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Own a 2, 3- or 4-Bedroom Home at Garafraxa Village in Fergus for $400,000!
If your household income is between $65,000 and $130,000, you may qualify for Habitat’s unique homeownership program. Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is here to help you turn your dream of owning a home into a reality. Our dual mortgage program is designed to make homeownership attainable for families by offering flexible down payment options
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Winner Announced for the ReStore Seasonal 50/50 Draw!
Our Blooms & Builds Spring 50/50 in the ReStores has drawn a winner! Congratulations to Shanon, who purchased a ticket at the ReStore in Guelph (with Ms. Holly in tow) last week to take home half of the pot, resulting in $5,010. Yes, in a month, our 50/50 efforts resulted in a whopping $10,020! Shanon
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2025 Corporate Build Days available now!
Here’s what former Build Day participants have to say: What was the most enjoyable part of your Build Day? If you could tell someone why participating in a Build Day is important for your community, what would you say? Ready to chat? Complete the form below. Have a team of more than 10? There’s no
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Reflecting on the Hands On For Housing Youth Conference
A Celebration of Leadership, Learning, and Community Impact From November 6th to 8th, Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington and the Grand River Raceway in Elora hosted an extraordinary event—the Hands On For Housing Youth Conference. This event brought together nearly 150 students and youth from across Wellington County, fostering leadership, hands-on skill-building, and community engagement
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Exploring Senior’s Co-Housing at Orchard Park
On October 24th, we shared an evening of conversation with Margaret Critchlow author of Community Led Housing: A Cohousing Development Approach to join us in Guelph. Margaret has led the development of co-housing projects across the country and is a resident of one herself. Margaret delivered a presentation and Q&A with participants. Please note: This
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Your Guide to Habitat Homeownership
Who are Habitat Homeowners? We understand how stressful it can be to live in an unstable housing situation, and that everyone deserves a safe, secure place to call home. Habitat for Humanity GW is here to help. If you’re in need of affordable, stable housing and can make mortgage payments capped at 30% of your
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Introducing Habitat’s Exciting New Initiative…Hands On For Housing!
1st Annual Youth Conference on Housing This November, we’re engaging over 150 youth in immersive housing workshops and building projects to be auctioned to the public in support of our mission to change the landscape of affordable housing and we need your support. With youth participants from The Upper Grand District School Board, The Wellington
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Safia and Athar
“I want to tell our story. Housing is a big problem – for everyone. If you can get something from your community it’s your obligation to give something back,” Safia, Habitat Home Owner. Foreseeing an uncertain future in their homeland of Pakistan, and with the hopes of providing better opportunities for their children, Safia
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Homeowners and Renters Reaching A Breaking Point: New SurveyReveals How Canadians Feel About the Housing Crisis
Despite increasing concerns, survey indicates Canadians believe action can be taken as 69% ofrespondents reject the idea that there isn’t much that can be done to deal with Canada’shousing problems. Toronto, ON – November 15, 2023 – For the second year in a row, lack of housing affordabilityranks as a top concern for Canadians alongside
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Groundbreaking on Garafraxa
Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington breaks ground on 32-unit development in Fergus alongside community partners and housing leaders Fergus, Ontario – After years of hard work and planning, Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington is excited to celebrate breaking ground on Garafraxa Village, a 32-unit townhousedevelopment at 465 Garafraxa Street West in Fergus, Ontario. Speakers and