As evident by the following homeowner stories, the lives of families that partner through our program improve across the board. Research led by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) substantiates this, showing that Habitat for Humanity families report being happier, healthier, and more financially secure after receiving their Habitat home.
Reflections on being a Habitat family
One of our Habitat family members at Cityview Village has summarized what it means to them to partner with Habitat, in the form of a poem! Dear Habitat 2 years ago, … Continue reading Reflections on being a Habitat family
An update from Elizabeth and André
celebrating their first year in their new home Dear friends, Since Day 1, it has felt so awesome to be at Cityview Village. Every day is a surprise day. I … Continue reading An update from Elizabeth and André
Melchor, Mutya, Matthew and Liam
Melchor and Mutya dreamed about owning a house. They were renting a basement apartment that lacked appropriate ventilation. Their youngest son, Liam, had developed asthma. The Habitat for Humanity application … Continue reading Melchor, Mutya, Matthew and Liam
Brown Family
Amanda was a single parent, living in a “housing project” with her three sons when she was encouraged by some friends at Shelldale to apply to Habitat for Humanity Wellington … Continue reading Brown Family
Gray Family
As you walk into the home of Mary and Gary Gray, our first Habitat Partner family, you have the immediate feeling of warmth, happiness and true “family”. We wanted to … Continue reading Gray Family
Samuel & Laila
Samuel and Laila along with their three sons will soon become Habitat for Humanity homeowners. Samuel works two jobs and makes time to volunteer at least 500 hours helping to … Continue reading Samuel & Laila
Nagash Family
Nani has recently moved into her Habitat for Humanity home with her two sons, Philip, who is 15 and Nati, 12. Before becoming a Habitat for Humanity homeowner, all three … Continue reading Nagash Family
Jackson Family
A lot has changed since we moved in to our home in 2002. When we first move in, Austin was 6, Brandon was 3, and Liam had not yet celebrated … Continue reading Jackson Family