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Buying a home can seem overwhelming to moderate-income Calgarians. There are many barriers to consider and many questions that come up along the way.
Like can I afford it? How do I qualify? Will it be a good investment for my family? Does renting give me greater flexibility?
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We’ve all heard of Habitat for Humanity. (I mean, if you hadn’t, you wouldn’t be reading this, would you?).
Here at Habitat, we know that there are lots of different ideas swirling around out there about how our home ownership program works and who it’s for.
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With 2018 coming to a close, it’s always nice to look back and reflect on how far we’ve come and how many people have been with us along the way.
There have been some incredible accomplishments, and it’s only possible through your support. Whether you’ve taken part in a Build Day, organized product at our ReStores, or made a donation large or small, every act of generosity is contributing to building a better community for us all.
There's something amazing about seeing a diverse group of people come together, especially when they’re from all different backgrounds and faith communities.
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What goes into a home? We could all name a few things – a lot of two-by-fours, a few windows, paint, and all those little finishing touches, of course.
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It’s always amazing to see a home come together.
I mean, that’s what keeps us glued to every HGTV show until the last three minutes! (You do that too, right?)
But seeing a home come together is extra amazing when there are literally hundreds of people behind it and it’s transforming the lives of families.
Edgar (pictured below) is one of these families. He bought his Habitat home in Capitol Hill last fall and moved in with his two daughters, Natalia and Sofia.
“I saw the houses built by Habitat and was amazed with the attention to detail that goes into them; from the interior details, to the care and thought put into the design so that families not only have a house, but LOVE their home.”
- Edgar, homeowner in capitol hill
Because your support is at the centre of this success, we wanted to give you an update on where our builds are at.
Not because of the drywall and nails (although that’s fun too), but because of the way you have rallied behind these homes and these families, and because the impact you are having will last a lifetime.
So let’s get into it. But be warned, cute children and heart-warming quotes to follow.
Over the years, we've had lots of great questions come in from participants - from what to bring, to what's for lunch, to what kind of construction work is available - so we've rounded up the most frequently asked questions to help you know exactly what to expect!
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On the bitter side, there’s the weather (obviously), but on the sweet side, there’s the chance to look back and reflect on some pretty remarkable moments over the year.
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Tara Nelson of CTV Calgary is stepping forward to advocate for the need for affordable housing in our city
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Right now, more than 4,000 people are on the waitlist for social housing in Calgary. Our city is expensive, and women and children are the populations most likely to be affected by unstable living conditions.
Monica, along with five other local women, has taken on the role of Women Build Ambassador, to mobilize the community to address the need for affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity's Women Build
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