History & Overview

Habitat for Humanity Hamilton was initially founded in 1991 by a group of volunteers passionate about bringing the Habitat for Humanity mission to the Hamilton region. Since then, Habitat Hamilton has grown into a very successful organization with a governing board of directors, staff and network of thousands of volunteers and supporters.

Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is an independent, not-for-profit charity that builds affordable housing and promotes homeownership. We mobilize local volunteers, community members and corporate partners, bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Our flagship program, the Home Build Program, implements an on-going development model through which we build homes and provide interest-free and geared-to-income mortgages to people who would not be able to secure a conventional mortgage.

Supported by hundreds of volunteers, Habitat Hamilton has accommodated 35 Habitat homeowners locally, since its incorporation, and is one of Habitat Canada’s fastest growing affiliates, with several builds and developments currently underway.

If you’d like to learn more about our recent accomplishments, feel free to read through our 2024 Annual Report.

Our service area encompasses the City of Hamilton, Haldimand County and the territories of the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the New Credit. This service area is comprised of a total population of approximately 800,000 people. Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is one of 49 affiliates from Canada, operating under the support and leadership of Habitat for Humanity Canada.