Posted on Feb 24, 2017 9:57:11 AM

It's finally here. You've fundraised like a pro and now you're ready to get out and build!

If you've never participated in Women Build or been on a Habitat for Humanity site before, chances are you're wondering a few things. How do I get there? What do I wear? Will they feed me?

 Keep reading to find out exactly how to prepare for your Women Build day.

Posted on Feb 22, 2017 4:15:32 PM

How to go from a first-time fundraiser to an experienced pro

Fundraising can seem a little bit daunting at first, but all it takes is a little persistence and creativity, and we’ve got your back.

Posted on Feb 6, 2017 4:46:00 PM

“#IBuildBecause its a way for me to stay involved with my community. It’s a way for me to help others that need a hand. It’s a way for me to see the significant impact that safe housing has on the children and the parents.”

— Peggy Bell

Meet Peggy Bell – one of the longest-standing volunteers at the Habitat for Humanity. She has started volunteering with us more than ten years ago, and since then she has contributed to many build projects in Calgary and around the world.

Posted on Jan 26, 2017 5:34:00 PM

Pineridge Place, Calgary

Pineridge is one of the biggest projects we’re working on right now. This development will consist of six four-plexes providing stable housing for 24 families in the community of Pineridgewill.

Posted on Jan 19, 2017 4:21:00 PM

Jeffrey has been volunteering with ReStore since February of 2015!

Posted on Jan 19, 2017 3:33:00 PM

The Foothills Chapter is gearing up for our fourth annual online auction, hosted by Elevate Auctions.

Posted on Jan 18, 2017 1:45:00 PM

Pineridge Place, Calgary

This development is a new project that is located in the northeast Calgary community of Pineridge. The project will consist of six four‐plexes. Currently we have finished two four-plexes, and another two are being under construction.

Posted on Jan 9, 2017 4:48:00 PM

Pineridge Place, Calgary

Pineridge development is a new project that is located in the northeast Calgary community of Pineridgewill. The project will consist of six four‐plexes. Currently we have finished two four-plexes, and another two are being under construction.

Posted on Dec 21, 2016 4:29:00 PM

As 2016 draws to a close, we reflect on what our community’s support has accomplished for families this year at Habitat for Humanity.

This year we completed 18 homes and began construction on 19 new homes in Southern Alberta. This means 63 children are enjoying this holiday season in a home they can call their own.

Posted on Nov 15, 2016 3:41:00 PM

We’re facing an urgent affordable housing crisis.

Right now, 1 in 5 Canadian families is spending more than half their income on housing costs alone. This leaves them living paycheque to paycheque, working multiple jobs to make ends meet, and sometimes, making the unthinkable choice between paying rent or putting healthy meals on the table for their children.