Homeownership stories

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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March 12, 2025

Family story: Daniyal and Sana

Daniyal, Sana, and their kids moved from Saskatchewan to Alberta a few years ago, searching for more opportunities and a…

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January 24, 2025

Family story: Amanuel and Yordanos

Yordanos, Amanuel, and their 17-year-old twins, Sem and Holy, were eager to take possession of the Habitat home the minute…

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December 19, 2024

Family story: Merhawi and Mliete

Merhawi and Mliete beam with pride as they share how their future Habitat home will change their lives. Moving into…

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December 2, 2024

Family story: Najmuddiin and Sartuu

Najmuddiin and Sartuu’s journey to owning their own home in Calgary has been defined by resilience, hope, and the pursuit…

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October 7, 2024

After moving 10 times in 10 years, Kateryna will have a stable home

My name is Kateryna and I have a seven-year-old daughter named Erika. Just over one year ago, I found Habitat…

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