impact stories

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. […]

Habitat for Humanity GTA Ontario Volunteer Service Award Winners in order from left to right: Linda Weston, Garry Gardiner, Marilyn, James, Louis Bannet, Kevin Deakin April 10, 2018 was a very […]

Even though it’s hard work, it never felt like it because of how much you enjoy what you’re doing, and the satisfaction you get knowing you’re helping families. Mike Blake’s […]

Babelyn (mother) and her family moved into their Habitat Home on Torbram Road (Brampton) in 2016. She is a proud Habitat for Humanity GTA homeowner, and she wanted to share […]

Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area is proud to have Sherry Holmes back as our 2018 Women Build Ambassador! We couldn’t ask for a better person to represent us at […]

Ryan Floro: Ryan’s experience volunteering with Habitat for Humanity GTA goes beyond building homes. As the President of the University of Toronto St. George campus Friends of Habitat chapter, he […]

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 […]

Right at Home Realty understands what a safe, decent, and affordable home means to families. Since 2008, their contributions have helped 5 working, low-income families become Habitat homeowners. Canada’s largest independently owned […]

Manulife is a force for good building strong, resilient communities! Over the last 8 years partnering with Habitat for Humanity GTA, Manulife has generously donated over $1.5 million in donations, and […]

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 […]

A Home Dedication is a special moment in time. It’s an opportunity for our community to come together to see and hear the pride, joy, and gratitude of Habitat GTA […]

This year we celebrated 20 years of working with The Daniels Corporation to empower families in need of a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. The Daniels Corporation […]

Home is where the heart is… Our longstanding friends at The Great West Life Assurance Company and GWL Realty Advisors get this. They know exactly what a safe, decent, and affordable home means […]

Nicholas comes to volunteer at the East York ReStore every Monday with a smile on his face. Together, with his mother, Sharon, they enjoy giving back to the community through […]