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Habitat for Humanity homeowners Teklemichael and Ruta have worked hard to build a life in Canada since immigrating in 2013. As their family began to build a Canadian foundation, their family has doubled in size. Their two boys, Naod and Yosief, both born in the past five years. 

Future Habitat homeowners Ali and Ilknur are looking forward to putting down roots – both literally and metaphorically. One of the very first things they plan on doing when they move into their brand-new home in Chestermere next year is to build raised beds to plant their own vegetable garden. 

The sound of skates carving across the ice echoes through the arena. Laughter, cheers, and the thud of pucks hitting the boards fill the air as players—some pros, some local hockey enthusiasts—lace up for a game with a purpose far bigger than the scoreboard.

For Pamela and Joel, the dream of homeownership has always been simple: a safe, stable place to raise their son, Dimitriy (Dima), and a community to belong to. After years of renting, moving, and facing challenges with unreliable landlords, their dream is finally within reach.

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.