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June 5, 2025

Volunteer Spotlight: Crew Leader Sue

Since 2008, Sue has been a steady, skilled, and compassionate presence on Habitat for Humanity build sites—here in Southern Alberta and around the world. With more than 2000 hours of service under her toolbelt, Sue is an example of what long-term volunteer impact looks like.

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April 24, 2025

Volunteer Appreciation Week

At Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta, volunteering doesn’t look just one way. Keep reading to see the many ways volunteers support affordable homeownership in Southern Alberta.

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A rendering of Habitat for Humanity row townhomes
April 24, 2025

Habitat for Humanity to build 24 affordable homes in Chestermere

Chestermere, AB – Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta is set to begin construction on an entire city-block of affordable homes in…

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Habitat homeowners and their two teen boys hold a Sold! photo prop to celebrate buying their home.
March 27, 2025

Family story: Eileen and Alan

Meet Alan and Eileen, affordable homeowners in Calgary. Keep reading to see how Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta put homeownership within reach for these parents of two.

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March 26, 2025

Family story: Muhammad and Iqra

For Muhammad and Iqra, every decision they make comes back to one thing: building a better future for their children.

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A family of three stand in front of their unfinished affordable home in Airdrie.
March 17, 2025

Family story: Elnaz and Ramin

Elnaz can hardly hold back the tears when she thinks about the impact donors have had on her family’s life, and she hasn’t even moved into her Habitat home yet. Keep reading to see how their new home in Airdrie will change everything.

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