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Since joining Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta in May 2022, Howard has volunteered nearly 1,150 hours, showing up twice a week to help build homes, teach others, and bring calm consistency to every site he’s on.

Arthur and Charlee have dreamt about building a future where their children could grow up in one community, surrounded by friends and family, without the stress of rent increases or the unpredictable threat of yet another move.

For Lara, the idea of homeownership has always meant one thing: giving her children stability and security. From tough sacrifices to a life-changing phone call, Lara’s family has held onto the dream of homeownership.

For Shelley, homeownership has always felt just out of reach. A single mom raising her 12-year-old son, William, she’s worked hard to create stability in a housing market that seemed determined to keep families like hers on the sidelines. 

NEWS RELEASE CALGARY, AB — September 16, 2025 — Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta kicked off its annual Women Build…

After more than two decades in Calgary, Dama is finally on the path to something she’s dreamed of for years: a home of her own. Keep reading to see how this single mom’s determination for a better future for her children is finally paying off.