impact stories

Like many families living in Toronto, the Alinas’ had to move out of the city due to the rising cost of rent. Between housing costs and budgeting for their firstborn […]

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 […]

Meet Munira… Munira is a dedicated Habitat volunteer that got started with us through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Initially, a member of the Volunteer Services team, Munira is now a […]

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 […]

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 […]