Together, we build healthy communities
Bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Watch Stephanie tell her story
Click below to help more families like Stephanie’s this holiday season.
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is an independent, not-for-profit charity, building affordable housing and promoting homeownership. We mobilize local volunteers, community members, donors, and corporate partners – bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is seeking three new volunteer Board members to help guide our expanding organization. We’re especially looking for leaders with expertise in Human Resources, Governance, Legal Affairs, or Government Relations.
Every year, Habitat Hamilton helps create safe, decent, and affordable homes for local families; strengthening neighbourhoods, supporting economic stability, and building a more inclusive Hamilton. Strong leadership is essential to this impact, and that’s where you come in.
If you’re passionate about improving our community, committed to good governance, and eager to support meaningful, long-term housing solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Help us build a Hamilton where everyone has a place to call home. Click the link in our bio for more.
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Every entry to the #MeaningofHome writing contest supports Habitat Hamilton, helping build homes, communities, and hope right here in our city.
All it takes is a few heartfelt words from a grade 4–6 student. Learn more: meaningofhome.ca or link in bio.
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Heads up, ReStore shoppers!
We’re excited to announce that our new store hours will be coming into effect starting January to better serve our shoppers. As of January 2nd, we will be open from 10am until 6pm Monday through Friday, and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays.
Please note our current hours are 9am - 5pm Monday through Saturday, and will remain the same until January 2nd.
Thank you for your continued support of the Hamilton ReStore!
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A huge thank you to @cornerstonenews for having us at your holiday event tonight @rbgcanada tonight!
We loved connecting with your team and community, and we’re so grateful for the opportunity to share more about Habitat Hamilton’s work. Your ongoing support helps us continue building safe, decent, and affordable homes for families across our city, and we truly appreciate it.
Wishing everyone at Cornerstone a joyful holiday season!
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Meet Our Families

Esly
“My son will get to spend more quality time with my dad and brother, in a healthy environment. He will have his first bath ever – he’s going to love that! We will have a safe place for the first time. As he grows, he will have a place where he can feel comfortable to bring friends, which is a big thing to me. I hope he learns to appreciate this home. Having affordable housing will allow me to save for his education, laying a foundation for the future.”

Stephanie
“I’m so excited for our future. I never thought that as a single mom in this day and age that I would ever be able to be a homeowner. We’ve been through a lot, my family and I, but every struggle and every hardship we’ve come across and conquered has led us to this moment, so I wouldn’t change our journey for anything, and I’ve never been more excited to see what the future holds for us.”

Melissa
“I always told [my family] that when we get a house you can get a dog, so we will be getting our first family pet. My hopes are that they find what they like to do, and are happy and healthy. We will finish the basement and make a room for my older son when he comes. I’m now working to own a home to pass down to my kids and grandkids. I would never have been able to have this opportunity without Habitat. I am very thankful.”
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton
Together, we build
Our Home Build Program
Through our Home Build Program, we build homes and provide interest-free and geared-to-income mortgages to people who would not otherwise be able to secure a conventional mortgage. A Habitat home is a strong foundation for a family, and an opportunity on which they can build a better life. An affordable home helps homeowners save more, invest in education, pursue opportunities, and have more financial stability. This provides Hamilton families with the ability, and financial flexibility, to make forward-facing choices and to contribute to their community. Strong and stable homes help build strong and stable families, leading to strong and stable communities.
Together, we build housing equity
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton
Volunteer with us
Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is an experience that blends meaningful work, community engagement, skill development, and personal fulfillment. Our volunteers bring joy, develop connections, and leave a lasting impact. Join us and let your contributions directly contribute to building a stronger community. Make a difference while having fun and discovering the rewarding feeling that comes from helping others achieve the dream of homeownership. We have several different volunteer opportunities and ways you can get involved.
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton
The Hamilton ReStore
The Hamilton ReStore is a home improvement retail store that offers new and used affordable merchandise to the general public at a discounted rate and free of tax. The Hamilton ReStore is also a social enterprise with a mission to support the work of Habitat for Humanity Hamilton. Revenues generated from the Hamilton ReStore fund administrative and operational costs for Habitat Hamilton, meaning 100% of donated funds to Habitat Hamilton directly support our Home Build Program, serving families in need. The ReStore has also diverted over two million pounds worth of housing materials from local landfills.