Our Stories

“To everyone [wanting a home and having] a lot of difficulties and challenges, Habitat for Humanity is the best thing to do. No matter how many times [you’ve applied] for it, don’t give up and keep trying.”

"This is the biggest and greatest thing to happen to us."

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“I have spent my whole adult life struggling to secure a home for my family – constantly having it be just out of reach. This is a dream come true."

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“This Habitat Home lets me be right here, right now, in this lifetime, with my children, enjoying a home. Together.”

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“It’s very exciting to be a part of this adventure coming our way.”

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“Home means a place to love, and be loved. Home is refuge, home is a happy place, and it’s family.  It’s memories, security – it’s the foundation of life.  It’s somewhere our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” 

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“Growing up, I craved stability, and this gives us that. We’re looking forward to investing in our new home!”

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“Decorating and putting up our very first real tree in our brand new home and knowing it was the first of many was the greatest gift we could have asked for. Thank you Habitat for Humanity!”

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“Home is where love is, where memories are created, and where laughter never ends. Having the stability of having a house, of having something to give out children, of always having a safe space is a blessing we will always be grateful for.”

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"[Home] means stability. This is our forever home and we don’t have to move again which is really wonderful and we know that we can stay here … We’re just thrilled to be part of the Habitat family."

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“I’m so excited. Finally we’ll have a backyard where we can play soccer and other games. My favourite part is that now everyone’s got a place for themselves where they can just do their own thing” – Nicholas Lacasse, 12

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“I feel proud that I put the work and I am going to pay for this - that this is my home and it wasn’t given to me. I earned it because I am working for it.”

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Anita Niro-Johansen and her three children, Paris, Jared, and Jade became our third Habitat Homeowners in 2008.

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"We are very excited about starting a new life in our new home. It wouldn't have happened without the community helping out."

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“I honestly don’t know where our family would be today without Habitat and our home. Our family has thrived over the years and we are so grateful to so many people for making our dreams come true. We can not wait to create many more memories and milestones in our home! Thank you Habitat and everyone who has impacted our lives for the past 10 years."

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