Homeownership stories

Medicine Hat homeowners
October 7, 2025

Family story: Arthur and Charlee

Arthur and Charlee have dreamt about building a future where their children could grow up in one community, surrounded by friends and family, without the stress of rent increases or the unpredictable threat of yet another move.

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Habitat homeowner Lara sits casually to tell her family's journey to affordable homeownership.
October 2, 2025

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.

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August 13, 2025

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…

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July 4, 2025

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…

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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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