impact stories: News

1. How do I get a Habitat homeowner application form? The first step in the process of becoming a Habitat homeowner is to fill out an eligibility questionnaire. It should […]

On June 26th, 2019, we hosted a Welcome Home Ceremony alongside longtime supporter The Daniels Corporation to celebrate one of our families becoming a Habitat homeowner at their Daniels FirstHome™ […]

On May 29, 2019, we were joined by members of the Georgina community to kick off our latest York Region build. Located in the Town of Georgina (Sutton), the Dalton […]

It is time to put down your phone and pick up that broom. Spring cleaning season is finally here and Habitat for Humanity GTA’s Restore can help you help your […]

There are many unique ways people raise money and awareness for charities that are near and dear to their hearts. For example, the Ice Bucket Challenge in support of ALS. […]

Lovleen is proud to be a woman in the trades. She got her start in construction as a co-op student working on a Habitat build site. Looking back on her […]

In the spirit of Women Build, let’s take a look at seven female celebrities and public figures that have made a difference in their communities and abroad through Habitat for […]

Local Habitats across North America participate in Women Builds. These events bring women (and men) together in a shared mission to give a hand up to families in need of […]

Picture your home. It’s your safe, comforting place to return to at the end of the day, where you can relax after taking on the everyday challenges of life. A […]

Title Home Sponsors give Habitat homeowners a hand up. Thanks to DUCA and Manulife, parents and children in need of decent, affordable housing now have a safe place to call […]

Garrison Point Condominiums Habitat for Humanity GTA in partnership with the City of Toronto is able to offer a rare opportunity for working, lower-income families to buy and live in […]

International Youth Day 2018: Safe Spaces for Youth August 12 is International Youth Day, an awareness day designated by the United Nations that focuses on drawing attention to issues faced […]

The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) empower 15 families living in need of decent, affordable housing to become first-time homeowners over the last 15 years. For BILD, it’s […]

With support from friends like Right at Home Realty, families living in overcrowded, unsafe, or unaffordable living conditions are able to become first-time homeowners. Our generous donors make it possible. […]

136 Pinery Trail Dedication 13 families received keys to their new Habitat for Humanity GTA homes at our largest build project to date in Scarborough on October 24, 2017. Over […]

Attention parents and caregivers… Habitat for Humanity is inviting students in grades 4, 5, & 6 to share what “home” means to them! Each year, Genworth Canada’s Meaning of Home contest inspires […]

October 2nd marks the United Nations’ World Habitat Day, and we’re encouraging working, low-income families to apply to become Habitat homeowners. The purpose of World Habitat Day is to reflect on […]

Excitement is brewing for Toronto Fall Home Show’s 6th Annual Upcycle Challenge! This year, ten designers have taken on the “runway to home” challenge and will be transforming Habitat ReStore […]

This post is in tribute to Nick Volk who passed away in August, 2017. It was written by Karen Visentin, Lifetime Habitat Member and former Habitat Toronto board member.  Nick […]