
What is the Meaning of Home Contest?
A national writing contest for students in Grades 4–6, where every entry raises $10 for Habitat Hamilton. Plus, students can win amazing prizes and help build homes in their community!
2025 Impact in Hamilton
The Meaning of Home contest has made a remarkable difference in Hamilton! Each student entry raised $10 for Habitat Hamilton, helping to create more affordable housing solutions in our community.
Final Results:
568 contest entries received
Total funds raised: $5,680
We’re thrilled to announce that thanks to the incredible participation from students across Hamilton, we’ve successfully raised $5,680 to support local housing initiatives!
The contest winners will be announced in May, so stay tuned for more exciting news!
A huge thank you to all the students who shared their heartfelt entries, the parents who encouraged them, and the teachers who brought this contest into their classrooms. Your support makes a lasting impact on creating affordable housing solutions in our community!
Get Ready for 2026: Book a School Presentation!
Teachers and principals, bring the Meaning of Home contest to life for your students with an engaging and inspiring presentation! These sessions introduce Grades 4–6 students to the importance of affordable housing and how their words can make a real impact in our community.
What to Expect in a Presentation:
🔹 Engaging & Interactive – We break down the difference between a house and a home, sparking thoughtful discussions.
🔹 Encourages Creativity – Students leave with ideas and inspiration for their contest entries.
🔹 Real-World Impact – They learn how their words can help build affordable housing in Hamilton.
🔹 Teacher-Approved – Educators consistently tell us these presentations are fun, informative, and engaging!
Now Booking for the 2025-2026 School Year!
🔹 Ideal for large groups – We prefer to present to all Grade 4–6 students at once in a gym or auditorium setting.
🔹 Flexible options – Presentations are available from November 2025 to February 2026 to fit your school’s calendar.
🔹 Free & easy to arrange – Open to all elementary schools in Hamilton.
Interested in booking a presentation?
Click the link below to email us directly!
When reaching out, please include:
🔹School name and location
🔹Estimated number of Grade 4–6 students attending
🔹Whether audio/visual equipment will be available
🔹Any preferred dates (available November 2025 – February 2026)
2024 Impact: A Record-Breaking Year!
In 2024, Hamilton’s students and teachers truly showed up for the Meaning of Home Contest, and we couldn’t be more grateful!
📖 437 students from Hamilton participated in the contest, each generating a $10 donation.
🏆 Katy K. won the Grand Prize, bringing an additional $30,000 grant to our community.
✨ Total funds raised in 2024: $34,370
Celebrating Our Grand Prize Winner: Katy K.
Katy K.’s outstanding entry earned her the Grand Prize and secured an additional $30,000 to help build homes for local families in Hamilton.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like more information about the Meaning of Home Contest, feel free to reach out to me directly!
Randi Dale
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Email: randi@habitathamilton.ca
Phone: 905-560-6707 Ext 103