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Where to donate building materials in Southern Alberta
The beginning of a new residential or commercial building or renovation project is exciting. You get a blank canvas to…
Volunteer spotlight: Rehman Anwar
Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing young Canadians—and for Rehman, it’s personal. As a university student looking…
Why this 78 year old keeps coming back to ride 300KM for charity
Every August, a tight-knit group of cyclists takes on more than 300 kilometres through Alberta’s mountain passes and rugged terrain. It’s called Ride Through the Rockies — and for Dan Crockett, it’s become much more than a cycling event.
Meet our Board Chair: Russ Wells
When Russ Wells first joined Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta in 2020, he probably didn’t expect he’d eventually step in to help lead our Community Engagement team—let alone become our Board Chair. But if you’ve met Russ, you know he has a way of quietly leaning in wherever help is needed most.
Family story: Habtom and Mihret
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…
Volunteer spotlight: Susan
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!