Homeownership stories

Family story: Lara
For Lara, the idea of homeownership has always meant one thing: giving her children stability and security. From tough sacrifices to a life-changing phone call, Lara’s family has held onto the dream of homeownership.

35 years of building homes, community and hope
Since 1990, more than 400 families have opened the door to a safe, stable place to live. In the past…

Family story: Habtom and Mihret
Like many families, Habtom and Mihret’s road to homeownership hasn’t been easy. Since moving to Calgary nearly eight years ago, they’ve worked hard to provide for their daughters while dreaming…

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.

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.

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.