impact stories

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 […]

Great-West Life and GWL Realty Advisors (GWLRA) are helping build stronger communities in the regions where their employees work and live. Their ongoing investment in Habitat for Humanity demonstrates their […]

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 […]

Two Visionary Sponsor case studies worth highlighting include Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (Enbridge), our Energy Efficiency Sponsor; and TD Bank Group (TD), our Community Builder Sponsor. Our Visionary Sponsors epitomize […]

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 […]