Homeownership stories

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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June 3, 2024

How your support is helping one family rise above the housing crisis

"Saving for a down payment was like chasing a carrot on a stick – save a tiny bit, but then…

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February 7, 2024

Noman & Iqra – A Home Purchased, A Journey Completed

After 12 years of renting, Noman, Iqra, and their resilient brood of five are now the proud owners of a…

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February 25, 2021

Building a beautiful life

“We have friends who have told us we are lucky like we’ve won the lottery, but being lucky only lasts…

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