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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.
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Apr 20
Habitat for Humanity’s Ontario Caucus is in Toronto today for our annual Queen’s Park Day. Representing 23 local Habitats across Ontario, including here in Hamilton, delegates are meeting with MPPs to discuss the importance of affordable homeownership and how we can protect the pathway to it.
Recent measures on HST relief for homeowners, development charge exemptions for non-profit builders like us, and legislation to speed up approvals are great steps towards improving affordable home-building. We’re ready to help Ontario continue to protect the path to affordable homeownership. We look forward to sharing how we can do more, together.
Thank you to MPP Mike Schreiner, MPP Aislinn Clancy, and MPP Matt Rae for meeting with Habitat as part of our Ontario Caucus Queen’s Park Day. We look forward to continuing our work together for the people of Hamilton.
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Apr 20
National Volunteer Week is here, and we’re kicking things off by celebrating an incredible group of leaders behind the scenes: our Board of Directors.
At Habitat for Humanity Hamilton, our Board members are all volunteers, generously giving their time, expertise, and passion to help guide our mission forward. And they’re part of something even bigger; across the country, Habitat for Humanity Canada’s Board is also made up entirely of dedicated volunteers working to build a stronger future for families.
We’re also proud to share that our Board Chair, Kevin Whyte, was recently recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation from Habitat for Humanity Canada - a well-deserved honour for his outstanding leadership and commitment.
Last year alone, all volunteers contributed an amazing 10,749 hours to Habitat Hamilton. That’s over 440 combined days of impact, compassion, and community-building.
To our Board, and to every volunteer who makes this work possible: thank you. Your dedication is the foundation of everything we build.
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Apr 15
A huge thank you to @hhca_1920 for your incredible fundraising efforts in 2025 in support of Habitat for Humanity Hamilton! Your ongoing commitment and generosity are helping build more than just homes, you’re building stronger communities and brighter futures for local families. We’re so grateful to have partners like you standing with us to make safe, affordable housing a reality. Here’s to the impact we’ve made together, and to everything still to come! ...
Apr 14
We`re breaking ground on a new build this spring, and we`re looking for Home Partner families! This build is a new model; each unit is a rental at fair market rent. However, 25-30% of that rent will go into a savings account for up to 10 years.
When families are ready to move out, they will receive those savings in a lump sum, which they can use toward the down payment on a home on the traditional housing market. Eligible families will need to have lived or worked in Hamilton for at least two consecutive years, and have a household income of $77,000 to $115,000.
Join tomorrow`s information session to learn more about this program - link in bio & stories.
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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.
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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.