Habitat for Humanity GTA
Habitat for Humanity GTA is Greater Toronto’s most recognized provider, and advocate, of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. As a not-for-profit, we’re creating smart ways to bridge the affordability gap for people who are being squeezed by ballooning rent costs and high real estate prices. We help people unlock the benefits of a home of their own now, when it can make a huge difference in their lives.
Our Mission
We’re working to create a more equitable GTA by unlocking the benefits of homeownership to help families build strength, stability, and independence.
Our History
Habitat for Humanity started in 1976 in Americus, Georgia, thanks to the vision of Millard and Linda Fuller. Since then, it has grown into a global movement that operates in 70 countries. One of its most prominent supporters has been former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn, who launched the Jimmy Carter Work Project in 1984 and remained actively involved with the organization for over four decades.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is one of 45 Habitats across Canada, an independent non-profit corporation that follows an affiliate agreement with the national organization. Habitat for Humanity GTA was formed in 2014 by merging three existing affiliates: Habitat for Humanity Toronto, Brampton-Caledon, and York Region. In 2020, Habitat Durham joined Habitat for Humanity GTA, expanding our reach and impact in the Greater Toronto Area.
ReStore
ReStore is our social enterprise that supports our homebuilding activity. ReStore collects and sells donated new and used home items at low prices. Our 10 GTA stores help us fund home construction and use more donor dollars for our mission. Habitat ReStore also saves natural resources, prolongs the life of household goods, and reduces waste and carbon emissions.
