Posted on Nov 25, 2019 1:43:31 PM

With shorter days, longer nights and colder weather here to stay, it’s the perfect time to warm your team member’s hearts by working together to make a difference in our community.

There are many ways to give back, so we have compiled a list of five ways businesses can brighten the lives of people in our community this winter.

Posted on Oct 17, 2019 11:07:00 AM

Moving to a fresh new office is exciting, but there are many details that need to be planned in order to transition smoothly. You’ll need to create a floorplan for desks, IT equipment, and storage. You’ll need to organize potentially bulky furniture, and pay special attention to tricky electronics. And you’ll need to do all of that without interfering with your day-to-day business.

Posted on Aug 2, 2019 12:51:10 PM

You’ve made the decision to make a positive social impact through your business, but now you might be struggling with a few questions. Who should my company be giving to? How do I make sure it aligns with our values?

Posted on Aug 2, 2019 12:50:37 PM

Local Businesses That Give Back Even When Times are Tough

A lot of Calgary businesses have experienced the negative effects of the recession over the last few years. Pipeline politics and oil production constraints continue to impact our economy while falling construction levels and high unemployment rates weigh heavily on the minds of many Albertans.

Posted on May 31, 2019 2:42:34 PM

There’s no question that donating to Habitat for Humanity ReStore is an excellent way for businesses to give back to their community. A corporate donation to ReStore can support a community in many ways, including:

Posted on May 31, 2019 2:38:15 PM

These days, companies are expected to contribute to the community through social good initiatives. For most businesses, something like planting trees in the rainforest is well out of reach.

However, getting involved with ReStore - Habitat for Humanity’s furniture donation destination is an easy way to get your business involved in the community.

Here are three ways that the ReStore can help you improve your company’s social stature while boosting your bottom line!

Posted on May 31, 2019 2:34:24 PM

One of the most effective ways to positively impact your business is to invest in some team-building. Through team-building, a company can increase its employees' productivity and efficiency, which can lead to an increase in profits!

Based on past experience, team building might be a groan-inducing prospect that’ll have your staff’s eyes glazed over faster than you can say “conference room, 5 minutes” -- the good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way!

Posted on Mar 29, 2019 2:27:35 PM

What happens with my donation? Does it go into a home built by Habitat?

Posted on Nov 30, 2018 10:37:00 AM

The holiday season is meant to be a time of gift-giving and celebration with family and friends. But for big-city dwellers, it sometimes seems more like an obligatory season of anxiety as we rush to get our shopping done in time and on budget.

Don't let holiday stress leave you feeling frazzled this year: Try out these tips for saving money over the holiday season in Calgary.

Posted on Jun 21, 2018 4:56:30 PM

Warmer months have rolled around and you just finished up your spring cleaning OR maybe you’re too busy enjoying the weather to worry about what’s piled up in the storage closet.

Either way, there’s no better time to look into some new furniture or décor for your home. Because, if you’re going to be lifting furniture, you might as well do it at a time of year when you won’t get frostbite in the process.

Here are a few ways you can keep the costs low while shopping for your home this summer: