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Twenty-two years after moving into her Habitat home in Calgary, Katherine sat down to reflect on how her affordable home provided stability during profound loss, raising her children, and pursuing higher education.  

From May 25-29, more than 100 energy and business professionals will trade laptops and boardrooms for power tools and the construction site, helping to build affordable homes in Chestermere’s Dawson’s Landing.

After applying to Habitat for Humanity three times, Behzad and Misbah are finally preparing to move into their family’s future home. As they leave behind their cramped basement rental, they’re looking ahead to stability, community, and a brighter future for their children.

For Merhawi and Makda, building a life in Canada has meant raising their children through years of change and uncertainty. Now, they’re working toward something lasting: a home where their family can finally settle. 

From single home builds to multi-unit developments, 2026 Habitat Canada Exceptional Volunteer Service Award recipient Byron has been part of Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta’s growth for nearly two decades.

Neima, a single mother of two, has spent 18 years in unsafe rental housing while working hard to build a better future. Now, through Habitat for Humanity, she’s achieving her dream of homeownership—creating stability, safety, and a brighter future for her family.