Posted on Apr 24, 2025 11:00:00 AM

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.

Posted on Mar 26, 2025 9:39:28 AM

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. 

Posted on Mar 12, 2025 1:12:38 PM

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.

Posted on Mar 5, 2025 4:01:02 PM

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. 

Posted on Feb 14, 2025 10:19:44 AM

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. 

Posted on Feb 11, 2025 10:46:36 AM

Affordable homeownership is a growing challenge, but the next generation of changemakers is stepping up to tackle the affordability crisis head-on. At the University of Calgary, the Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter is proving that students have a powerful role to play in creating sustainable housing solutions. 

Keep reading to see how these students are making a tangible impact in the community through leadership, advocacy, and hands-on volunteering.

Posted on Jan 7, 2025 1:56:19 PM

Meet Jeff! Jeff has become a familiar face on the Habitat build site, contributing around 600 hours of hard work and heart in just one year to help families achieve the dream of homeownership.

Keep reading to discover what drives Jeff's dedication and the incredible impact he's making. 

Posted on Dec 2, 2024 2:44:02 PM

Najmuddiin and Sartuu’s journey to owning their own home in Calgary has been defined by resilience, hope, and the pursuit of stability for their family.

Posted on Oct 24, 2024 11:13:16 AM

At Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta, we’re fortunate to have volunteers who pour their hearts into making a difference. One of those incredible people is Doug, and today we’re thrilled to share his story!

Posted on Oct 18, 2024 12:07:06 PM

When I was a little girl, I dreamed of hoisting the Stanley Cup over my shoulders. Skating around the community rink—the kind without boards that was flooded with hose water by the neighbourhood dads—pretending that I was in the NHL.  

Did I play hockey? No. Truth is, I didn’t even own hockey skates. All of those Stanley Cups I “won” were on figure skates, with a broom as my stick and a chunk of ice as my puck.  

There is something innately baked into Canadians and our love for hockey. Keep reading to see how a nationwide hockey tournament has contributed more than $28 million to over 60 charities across Canada.