Agents for Impact: How Right at Home Realty Supports Habitat Greater Ottawa
8 April 2026
Right at Home Realty Habitat Heroes Program IN SUPPORT OF HABITAT GREATER OTTAWA Right at Home Realty agents support Habitat Greater Ottawa to build homes, community, and hope in their community. Whether through per-deal donations, one-time gifts, or ongoing monthly support, 100% of every donation raised helps families find safety and stability in an affordable […]
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Ottawa Italian Women’s 2026 Filò Gala in Support of Habitat Greater Ottawa
23 February 2026
23rd Annual Ottawa Italian Women’s Filò Gala ORGANIZED BY LISA D’ANGELO & 2026 FILO COMMITTEE Help raise funds to build homes, community, and hope in Greater Ottawa! 100% of every donation raised helps families find safety and stability in an affordable home. Why Ottawa Italian Women’s Filò Gala supports Habitat Greater Ottawa to build homes, […]
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International Women’s Day 2026: Building Gender Equality through Homeownership
19 February 2026
Give to Gain: Building Gender Equity Through Affordable Homeownership INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026 International Women’s Day 2026 calls us to Give To Gain — to forge gender equality through abundant giving. At Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa, we see this truth every day. Safe, affordable homeownership creates stability, independence, and opportunity — especially for women […]
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Running 55km to Build Homes, Community, and Hope
19 February 2026
55km Run in support of Habitat Greater Ottawa ORGANIZED BY STEPHEN ROSTER Help Stephen raise funds to build homes, community, and hope in Greater Ottawa! 100% of every donation raised helps families find safety and stability in an affordable home. Donations will be matched up to $6000 by Stephen Roster & Bonnie McQuaid! Why Stephen […]
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We have already seen countless small and big changes in our lives.
1 November 2024
Matching donation is extended until February 28, 2025! Dear Habitat supporter, Like many newcomers to Canada, our family came here to escape the political instability in our home country (Burma) and to also create a better life for ourselves and family. Before Habitat for Humanity, we lived in a cramped apartment where we regularly had […]
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2023 National Housing Day: Housing affordability remains a top concern in Ottawa and across the country.
22 November 2023
2023 National Housing Day: Housing affordability remains a top concern in Ottawa and across the country. For the second year in a row, Habitat for Humanity Canada has released a national survey revealing Canadians’ attitudes towards the affordable housing crisis in Canada and sheds light on the growing barriers to housing and homeownership. The 2023 Affordable […]
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The generational Impact of Habitat Homeownership: Meet Carlos, Eva & their Children
7 November 2023
The Generational Impact of Habitat Homeownership: Meet Carlos, Eva & their Children. Our family in 2005, before moving into our Habitat home. Dear Habitat supporter, Our parents put in every effort to ensure all of us had a great childhood. Growing up, our home was filled with loving family, amazing friends and a lot of […]
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On National Housing Day 2022, families need access to safe, secure and affordable housing now more than ever
22 November 2022
On National Housing Day 2022, families need access to safe, secure and affordable housing now more than ever Housing affordability is a top concern in Ottawa and across the country Habitat for Humanity Canada has released a national survey revealing Canadians’ attitudes towards the affordable housing crisis in Canada and sheds light on the growing […]
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Through your support, a single mom is now able to buy and own a home!
31 October 2022
Through your support, a single mom is now able to buy and own a home! Dear Habitat Greater Ottawa Supporter, As a refugee from Burundi, I have fond memories of my childhood and miss many things about my home country. However, I knew I needed to leave in order to build a better life for […]
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“Becoming a Habitat homeowner will provide my son and I a stable home.”
2 May 2022
Dear Habitat Greater Ottawa supporter, For the past ten years, I have worked incredibly hard to provide a safe and stable home for my son and myself. In 2010, I was laid off from my job and since I was pregnant, no one was willing to hire me before I went on maternity leave. I […]
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“Our Dream Has Always Been To Own Our Own Home.”
6 July 2021
Dear Habitat Greater Ottawa supporter, I have lived in Canada for more than 30 years after fleeing the civil war-torn country of Somalia. Unfortunately, the place where I grew up and made memories with my friends and family was no longer safe to live in. It was a difficult decision but as a young teenager, […]
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“This is Our Home!” – #GivingTuesdayNow
4 May 2020
Dear valued Habitat Greater Ottawa supporter, I hope you and your loved ones are doing well and staying safe and healthy. We want to share a recent message from one of our Habitat families. Last month, Rebecca and her son Jack celebrated the one-year anniversary of moving into their Habitat home. This is the message […]
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