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When Russ Wells first joined Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta in 2020, he probably didn’t expect he’d eventually step in to help lead our Community Engagement team—let alone become our Board Chair. But if you’ve met Russ, you know he has a way of quietly leaning in wherever help is needed most.
Keep reading to discover what inspires Russ and how his journey with Habitat continues to grow.
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There’s a big difference between a house and a home, as Ovintiv volunteer Mark explained,
“A house is just a shelter. A place to get out of the rain, out of the cold. But a home is more about the love, the family, and making it your own. A real place of safety.”
At the end of May, over 100 volunteers traded laptops and boardrooms for tool belts and hard hats at Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta’s Industry Build 2025. Among them were 30 team members from Ovintiv, returning for their third consecutive year as Presenting Sponsor.
As power tools buzzed and construction teams worked side by side under the prairie sun, one thing became clear: this wasn’t just about building houses. It was about building community.
Keep reading to see what keeps bringing them back, year after year.
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Since 2008, Sue has been a steady, skilled, and compassionate presence on Habitat for Humanity build sites—here in Southern Alberta and around the world. With more than 2000 hours of service under her toolbelt, Sue is an example of what long-term volunteer impact looks like.
From local builds to international impact—see what keeps Sue coming back.
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At Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta,volunteering doesn’t look just one way.
Sometimes, it looks like hammering in the cold.
Sometimes, it looks like pricing furnace filters.
Sometimes, it looks like sitting down with a family to talk about their future.
This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating six incredible people who give their time, heart, and energy to help others find a place to call home.
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We are a family of four – my husband Alan, my two boys Alexander and Alfons, and myself, Eileen.
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For Muhammad and Iqra, every decision they make comes back to one thing: building a better future for their children. Zaviyar (6) and Zarnish (3) are growing up fast, and their parents want to give them more than just a house—they want to give them stability, community, and a place to truly call home.
These parents have worked tirelessly to build a better life for their kids. Muhammad juggles full-time work with completing a diploma in Supply Chain Management, while Iqra balances part-time work as a healthcare aide with finishing her studies to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Through it all, their goal has remained the same: to give their children the stability they never had growing up.
Elnaz can hardly hold back the tears when she thinks about the impact donors have had on her family’s life, and she hasn’t even moved into her Habitat home yet.
“Since we were approved in December, I can sleep at night,” she says. “I don’t wake up with stress.”
That sense of relief, that peace of mind, is the priceless gift your support has given to this mother of 11-year-old Gilda. Keep reading to discover how their lives are about to be transformed.
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Daniyal, Sana, and their kids moved from Saskatchewan to Alberta a few years ago, searching for more opportunities and a place to plant roots. Like so many parents, they dreamed of a future with stability—a permanent home in a tight-knit community where their children could grow up surrounded by familiar faces.
But for years, settling down felt impossible.
“We've been together for six years, and we've moved that many times,” Daniyal shared.
Now, thanks to Habitat for Humanity, they’re one step closer to the home and stability they’ve always hoped for.
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Susan is always up for a challenge. Whether she’s volunteering at the Habitat ReStore, training for Special Olympics, or spending time with her twin sister Paula and her dog Milo, she does it all with a big heart and lots of energy!
At 28 years old, Susan has been part of Special Olympics since she was 11, trying out different sports along the way. Now, after months of training—rain, shine, or snow—she’s getting ready for the biggest event of her life. She’s heading to Italy to compete in snowshoeing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games!
Keep reading to see how Susan’s time volunteering at the Habitat ReStore have helped shape her journey to the world stage.
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Like many families, Habtom and Mihret’s road to homeownership hasn’t been easy. Since moving to Calgary nearly eight years ago, they’ve worked hard to provide for their daughters while dreaming of a stable home they could call their own.
Keep reading to see how that dream will become a reality when they move into their affordable Habitat home in Airdrie.
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