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In order to answer the question, there are a few key points that we need to clarify first. Habitat Restore is the social enterprise of Habitat for Humanity GTA. Social […]

Two grand prize winners and two runners up from GTA win for sharing what home means to them The Meaning of Home is a national writing contest in support of […]

On April 1st, 2020 we celebrated virtually as Habitat for Humanity Durham and Habitat for Humanity GTA joined forces. We are now happily merged and excited by the focus and […]

At Habitat for Humanity GTA, our heart is in homebuilding. But the health and safety of our community always comes first. That is why on March 16th we made the […]

Our CEO, Ene Underwood, reflects on home in a time of COVID-19.   The COVID-19 emergency has reminded us all of our vulnerability to larger circumstances that we cannot control. Moreover, it […]

It has been a busy two months navigating a responsible path forward for Habitat for Humanity GTA’s ReStore amidst COVID-19. We have been quickly adapting our operations to best serve […]

On March 16th, Habitat for Humanity GTA made the decision to temporarily close our 13 Habitat ReStore locations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout our community. We remain proud […]

At Habitat for Humanity GTA, we are a community that cares about one another, and our first and foremost concern is keeping our staff, volunteers, donors, Habitat homeowners, and ReStore […]

Affordable housing remains one of the most critical issues facing citizens in Toronto and across the GTA. At Habitat for Humanity GTA, we’re committed to finding new and innovative ways […]

We are proud to commemorate the completion of our 50-home Pinery Trail community. This is the largest build in Habitat for Humanity GTA’s three-decade history, and the largest Habitat build […]

 

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 […]