This year, 19 families proudly called themselves new homeowners and 43 children are celebrating their first holiday season in their new home.
Read MorePosted on Dec 10, 2019 11:13:18 AM
This year, 19 families proudly called themselves new homeowners and 43 children are celebrating their first holiday season in their new home.
Read MorePosted on Nov 15, 2019 10:36:52 AM
“How are you doing? Where are you going? What’s important now that wasn’t before?” are questions Ashlea Cook explored in an exercise called a Life Audit. This exercise is how she lands on a build site and although Habitat has had 92 wonderful groups volunteer this year, “probably once a year we get someone like Ashlea,” according to Kelsey who manages the Build Day program.
Read MorePosted on Sep 27, 2019 5:22:15 PM
On our sites over the last few months we’ve seen everything from framing and landscaping to the construction of sidewalks and Romeo and Juliet balconies.
With the recent Bowwood Dedication and projects entering finishing stages, we’re in an exciting time. Our donors and volunteers are the cement that brings these buildings together so they can take in the families in Southern Alberta that need it most.
Read MorePosted on Jun 21, 2019 2:48:12 PM
Summer is a busy time at Habitat, with many of our major projects in full swing. We have a ton of highlights from all over southern Alberta to share with you. Here’s what you need to know from all of Habitat’s current projects.
Construction on the Pincher Creek duplex is underway, after we broke ground in early June. We are proud to be working with Mike Mayer construction – a local builder in the area, with community partners engaging in Build Days throughout the project.
Read MorePosted on Mar 22, 2019 10:38:49 AM
We are well into 2019, and we are looking forward to some exciting new construction projects this year.
Already this year, 8 of families have moved into their new Habitat homes in Okotoks and Calgary. We are projecting at least 17 more families will take occupancy throughout the rest of 2019.
Posted on Nov 21, 2018 9:22:24 AM
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.
Posted on Sep 17, 2018 3:21:09 PM
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.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity Southern Alberta is a non-profit organization that helps families build strength, stability and independence through affordable home ownership.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.