Home for the Holidays
As we approach the holiday season, we start to think about who we will be celebrating with, but we often forget to take a moment to think about where we’ll be spending our holidays.
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton and Government of Canada making Homeownership more Accessible for Black Families
(Monday, December 21, 2020—Hamilton, ON) Habitat for Humanity Hamilton announces that homeownership will become more accessible to Black families thanks to a new investment by the Government of Canada. Through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the Government is investing $20 million in Habitat Hamilton and other local Habitat organizations across Canada to create […]
Habitat Hamilton Announces Affordable Homeownership Partnership with CMHC
(Wednesday, November 25, 2020—HAMILTON, ON) Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. This is why on the heels of National Housing Day, Habitat Hamilton is announcing two projects benefiting five families in our community. The funding is part of a $32.4 million partnership between CMHC and Habitat for Humanity Canada and […]
Habitat Hamilton launches new program to help vulnerable homeowners in Hamilton
(Thursday, August 20, 2020—HAMILTON, ON) Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is eager to announce the launch of its new program, RePair Rescue. This new program focuses on helping local Hamilton homeowners who need urgent exterior home repair or maintenance work but are unable to cover the associated costs due to socio-economic factors. Many Hamiltonians are facing […]
Habitat Hamilton launches its Legacy Build in partnership with the Hamilton-Halton Construction Association
(Friday, June 26, 2020—Hamilton , ON) – Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is excited to announce the commencement of its newest build, a semi-detached two-unit home located at 134 Catharine Street North, in downtown Hamilton. With soil remediation complete and foundations poured, Habitat Hamilton is happy to announce the official launch of its newest home build […]
Habitat Hamilton puts the call out to find new Future Habitat Homeowners
(Friday, June 12, 2020–Hamilton, ON) The need for a safe and decent place to live doesn’t stop during a pandemic. If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that we all deserve a place to call home while sheltering in place. Despite the challenges COVID-19 has presented for people around the world, Habitat Hamilton has been […]
Habitat Hamilton Hands Over Keys to the Waterdown Townhomes
(August 21, 2019—Hamilton, ON) – This Friday marks the completion of another successful home build for Habitat for Humanity Hamilton. Three Habitat homeowner families will officially receive their keys, and their mortgages, to their new homes this Friday. The perfect way to kick off a new school year! The townhome is Habitat Hamilton’s first build […]
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton receives generous support from REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington
(July 10, 2019—Hamilton, ON) – Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is thrilled to announce a generous donation from the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB). RAHB has contributed over $77,000 to our home build program, ensuring local families have access to strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Bruce Moran, who is a former Habitat Hamilton board member […]
Habitat Hamilton breaks ground on its inaugural three-unit townhome in Waterdown
(Hamilton, ON) – Habitat for Humanity Hamilton celebrates the launch of its three-unit townhome in Waterdown with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, April 4th. The Waterdown Townhome Build is Habitat Hamilton’s first in the Flamborough region, located at the intersection of Highway 5 and Dennis Avenue. Home title supporter, Mikmada Homes, has partnered with Habitat […]
Building #BalanceforBetter this International Women’s Day and Beyond
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated globally every year on March 8th, honouring the social, economic, cultural and political accomplishments of women. The very first IWD event happened over 100 years ago, in 1911, with over a million residents from Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland gathering to celebrate the achievements of women. Over a century […]