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A woman making a purchase at a ReStore till
February 9, 2021

What are the Benefits of Shopping Secondhand?

What are the Benefits of Shopping Second Hand? You may remember checking thrift stores for cheap furniture to fill your…

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Habitat ReStore Staff smiling at register
February 9, 2021

How Shopping at ReStore Supports Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta

3 Ways Shopping at ReStore Supports Habitat Right now, one in five Canadians spends more than half of their income…

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Habitat homeowners hold signs that say 500 volunteers hours completed.
October 6, 2020

How to complete 500 volunteer hours in Calgary

You have probably heard that volunteering is an important part of buying a home through Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta.…

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2 cyclists on a mountain road
September 24, 2020

Riders pedal past COVID challenges to help families in need

The 2020 Ride Through The Rockies couldn’t have been more emblematic of the last six months. Many twists and turns,…

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Calgary Foundation representatives present a cheque for $1.5M to Habitat CEO
March 22, 2019

Calgary Foundation: champions of community engagement

For nearly 65 years, Calgary Foundation has been a leader in building powerful connections between donors and community organizations. They…

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The son of Habitat homeowner holds a large cutout key that says Home is the key.
January 15, 2019

4 affordable ways to stop renting and start buying your home in Calgary

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.

Keep reading to learn about four organizations making homeownership more accessible…and more affordable.

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