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A safe and stable home
“She’s been through so much, and it was breaking my heart to see what she was going through.” That’s what Irene’s mom, Brenda, told us as she reflected on what her daughter and...
Meaning of Home is back
Your students’ short entry (50-300 words) could make a big difference for your community! The Meaning of Home contest is back for its 16th year on January 8th! The contest...
Seeking people to join our Board of Directors
We are currently seeking people to join our Board of Directors. We are looking for energized people who share our passion for our mission: to bring our community together to help...
Homeowners and renters reaching a breaking point
New Survey Reveals How Canadians Feel About the Housing Crisis Despite increasing concerns, survey indicates Canadians believe action can be taken as 69% of respondents reject...
Gingerbread kit fundraiser is back!
For the third year in a row, pastry chef, Jayne Inouye, is preparing freshly baked gingerbread kits from her bakery Cravings by Jayne as a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity...
Walker goes a step further
Walker is committed to contributing to the social, economic, and environmental well-being of each of our communities and has…
Applications open for Port Colborne Habitat for Humanity home
Habitat for Humanity Niagara is continuing to build homes in the community, providing solutions to affordable housing across the region. Next year, Habitat Niagara will be...
Get ready for the holidays with the ReStore
‘Tis the season for decking the halls and gathering with family and friends. From decorating and cooking, to shopping and gift wrapping, this is one of the busiest times of the...
Bubbles for Building
Bella Terra Vineyards has a special variety of delightful and refreshing Sparkling Brut wine available to purchase and $5 from every bottle sold is donated to Habitat for...
Family of five become Habitat homeowners
THOROLD, ON A local family now has a safe, stable and affordable place to call home, thanks to the community and Habitat for Humanity Niagara. This is the third home...
Giving back to the community through Evans Cares
“I’ve always felt the value of giving back to the community,” said Jason Gautier, President of Evans Heating and Cooling. Jason thought that giving back was best done quietly,...
Minister Tangri visits Habitat Niagara build site
Nina Tangri, former Associate Minister of Housing and Current Associate Minister of Small Business, visited Habitat for Humanity Niagara’s build site in Thorold to witness the...
Donate Food Items and Save at the ReStore
With inflation on the rise and the cost of living rapidly increasing, Niagara food banks are struggling to keep up with demand. Nearly 75,000 individuals in Niagara are...
Investing in our community
Lowe’s, one of the banners operated by RONA inc., invests in communities through charitable contributions and partnerships. The Niagara Falls store has proudly invested in our...
We’re not horsing around
At Habitat for Humanity Niagara we know that affordable housing serves as a catalyst for a better life. Horse Sense for Kids, a local non-profit, improves the mental health and...
Grade 1 students nail fundraiser
These grade one students got creative and thought of service-oriented ways they could help their families and friends in the community to earn money and purchase nails to build...
Kitchens for a cause
Jordan River Kitchens understands the benefits of having Habitat for Humanity Niagara's ReStore salvage team partner with them to help make their client's kitchen renovation run...
Excess inventory helps build homes
Back in 2008, Fastek donated nails to help Habitat for Humanity Niagara build homes; their partnership has continued through the years with donations of excess…
Restoring Communities
DKI Miller restores people's lives after disaster strikes, they also feel that Habitat for Humanity Niagara restores people's lives by providing them an opportunity to rebuild...
A Concrete Relationship
Cotton has been proudly supporting Habitat for Humanity Niagara and it's ReStores for over 15 years. See how they got involved and why they still support Habitat Niagara....
Volunteer joins Saugeen First Nation Build
I get value from giving to others.” Heather Howkins is no stranger to giving back to the community. She volunteers for many non-profits throughout Niagara and beyond…
Habitat For Humanity Salvage Team
The Habitat for Humanity Niagara ReStore salvage team raise significant funds by salvaging kitchens that are then put up for sale at Niagara ReStore locations. The Source (YourTV...
Time Well Spent
Volunteers have always been the foundation of our success, and we couldn’t do what we do without them. Meet Henry and Samantha, a grandfather and granddaughter duo who …
Mavis’ Story
At Habitat for Humanity Niagara, we’re building stronger communities through housing. Habitat’s model of affordable homeownership bridges a gap for people who face barriers to …
Three families receive the keys to Habitat homes
Two families were handed keys to their new Habitat for Humanity homes during a special home dedication ceremony.
Generations of Joy
Stable homeownership impacts every area of a family’s life. Listen to Natasha share her story of how owning a safe, stable and affordable home has changed her life 12 years later.
Providing a better life for their family
Abu immigrated from Khartoum, Sudan, and arrived in Canada in 2001 to prepare for a better life for his future wife and family. After finding a full-time job, he got married to...
Online store closing
After careful consideration, we have made the decision to close our online store. We implemented online shopping when the effects of the global pandemic caused retail stores to...
Volunteer joins Saugeen First Nation Build
Heather Howkins is no stranger to giving back to the community. When we first met Heather in 2016 she was the manager at the Hilton in Niagara-on-the-Lake and the hotel was...
Join our volunteer crew!
Volunteers are integral to the success of Habitat for Humanity Niagara, and we offer a variety of diverse volunteer opportunities. You’ll make new connections, learn new skills...
Customer Appreciation Days are back!
It’s time to celebrate with a 3 - day sale at ALL Niagara ReStores! From Thursday, July 6 to Saturday, July 8, get 30% off your entire purchase! On Saturday, July 8, stop by for...
Habitat Niagara receives $125,000 from the Harber family
FORT ERIE, ON A cheque for $125,000 was recently presented to Habitat Niagara to help the non-profit build more homes for local families in our region. The partnership with...
Local restaurants raise funds for Habitat
During the month of April, Habitat Niagara partnered with local restaurants and community organizations throughout the region to help increase awareness and funds for affordable...
Grand prize winners of Habitat for Humanity Canada’s national writing contest announced
Three grand prize winners, nine runners-up and 12,000 entries in this year’s Meaning of Home contest Since 2007, national writing contest the Meaning of Home shares what home...
Hands on experience for Niagara College students is ‘gold’
Students from Niagara College’s Construction and Renovation Technology program came out to help finish a Habitat for Humanity Niagara home in Thorold today in preparation for the...
LJM donation helps Habitat Niagara build more homes
BEAMSVILLE, ON LJM Developments President Liaquat Mian made a special announcement at Peninsula Ridge winery and presented Habitat for Humanity Niagara with a cheque for...
A starry celebration
Volunteers are integral to the work Habitat does across Niagara. We share the common goal of making safe and decent housing accessible to all, and together, we are helping local...
Breathe new life into your old furniture
Is your dresser feeling dated? Is your couch no longer cool? You may be ready to bring in new furniture but what do you do with your old items? Millions of household items end up...
Eat local and help build homes for local families
NIAGARA REGION, ON Home for Dinner is back for its third year and this year it is proudly presented by Meridian. For the month of April, local restaurants have created...
Lucky Shamrock Sale
ReStore customers can enjoy the luck of the Irish this week as we celebrate St. Patty’s Day with 40% off select items in-store and online on March 17 & 18. Visit the sale...
Why you should donate your old kitchen to the ReStore
A kitchen renovation is a huge undertaking with lots of components to coordinate and dozens of things to consider. One of those things to consider is what to do with your old...
Fall in LOVE with the ReStore with 40% off one item!
You’ll get a sweetheart of a deal this Valentine’s Day! Save 40% off one regular priced item at any Niagara ReStore location on February 14, 2023. This one-day sale is the...
Download Many Seeds app and support Habitat
It’s quick, easy and FREE to raise funds for Habitat Niagara’s home building program. Just download the Many Seeds app, select Habitat for Humanity Niagara and watch as little as...
Building homes, one gingerbread piece at a time
Habitat for Humanity Niagara knows that it takes more than a few sheets of drywall and some screws to build a house, but perhaps the non-profit should consider building with...
Get 30% off on the 30th
Habitat for Humanity Niagara is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and we couldn’t have done it without the support from our community, especially our ReStore customers...
National student writing contest returns to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Niagara
Niagara Region, ON Since 2007, students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 have shared what home means to them in a national writing contest that is now open and accepting entries. Submissions...
Children’s Storytime event
We’re hosting children’s Storytime at Chapters in St. Catharines on Saturday, January 21st at 11:00 am. One of the books we’ll be reading is Raising the Roof, a story about a...
Breaking ground on Habitat builds in Thorold
Thorold, ON Habitat for Humanity Niagara recently held a groundbreaking ceremony in Thorold where five homes will be built for local families next year. “It’s been 17 years since...
Housing Affordability Top Concern for Canadians
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CANADA MEDIA RELEASE - NOVEMBER 10, 2022 Housing Affordability Top Concern for Canadians: New Survey Findings Reveal Attitudes on Homeownership and the...
International Volunteer Manager’s Day
November 5th has been recognized as International Volunteer Manager’s Day, a day to celebrate the professionals who lead our most precious resource – our volunteers! The theme...
5 things you might not know about Habitat Niagara ReStores
Habitat Niagara ReStores have been a one-stop shop for renovation materials and home improvement supplies since 2000. Here are just a few reasons the ReStore is the best place to...
World Habitat Day – Mind the gap
The first Monday in October has been declared as World Habitat Day. This came about more than 30 years ago, as the United Nations General Assembly took an important step in...
Fore the Build raises $41,000
The weather was gorgeous as Habitat Niagara held its first annual Fore the Build golf tournament at the prestigious Peninsula Lakes Golf Club on August 24th. The tournament’s...
Two families get the keys to their new Habitat homes
Welland, ON Two families in Welland are now proud homeowners thanks to Habitat for Humanity Niagara and their community partners and volunteers. This semi-detached home will...
FREE kitchen removal
Planning a kitchen renovation? Save time and money and have the Niagara Habitat for Humanity salvage team remove your old kitchen for FREE! The salvage team will remove kitchen...
Niagara Falls student wins $10,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity Niagara in national writing contest
Niagara Falls student wins $10,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity Niagara in national writing contest NIAGARA FALLS, ON The annual Meaning of Home contest asks students in grades...
Help build stronger communities one meal at a time
NIAGARA REGION, ON Enjoy locally prepared takeout meals and help build affordable homes for hardworking Niagara families when you participate in Home for Dinner. Habitat for...
How to recycle your old furniture
Give your old furniture a new life! Millions of household items end up in our landfills every year, and by recycling these items we can decrease that number and help to...
Gold medal partnership for Habitat Niagara and Canada Games
GOLD MEDAL PARTNERSHIP FOR HABITAT NIAGARA AND NIAGARA 2022 CANADA SUMMER GAMES NIAGARA REGION, ON The Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games recently partnered with Habitat for...
ReStore donates to Lincoln Care Kits
He’s just a kid with a huge heart who wants to help people, and has a special passion for those who do not have a home to live. Tamara McGuire is proud of her son Lincoln. About...
New ReStore customer service desk built by volunteers
Co-author: Jodi Krah, Fonthill ReStore Manager Our Fonthill ReStore has undergone some changes recently. When the store first opened seven years ago, the customer service desk...
Firefighters hone extrication tool skills
Our Fonthill ReStore needed to remove their old customer service desk (that was an old pick-up truck) to make space in the store for a new desk so they contacted Thorold...
Support the immediate shelter needs of refugees from Ukraine
In response to the crisis in Ukraine, where almost two million people have been forced to flee Ukraine and up to four million people are expected to be without a safe place to...
There’s no place like home
Many of us enjoy the warmth, comfort, and safety of the place we call home, especially during the holidays but so many families in Niagara don’t have a safe, affordable, and...
Buy a gingerbread house to help us build a house!
When you purchase a delicious homemade gingerbread house kit from Cravings by Jayne, $5 will be donated to Habitat Niagara, directly helping families in our community. Jayne...
Single mom becomes Habitat homeowner
PORT COLBORNE, ON – “It was a real struggle,” said Chantel, single mom of two daughters and Habitat Niagara’s newest homeowner, as she commented on completing 500 volunteer hours...
World Habitat Day 2021 – A message from Habitat Niagara’s CEO
Hello friends, More than 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly took an important step in promoting the idea that everyone deserves a decent place to live by declaring...
Donate food and save at Habitat Niagara’s ReStores
NIAGARA REGION, ON – Help Niagara Habitat for Humanity ReStores restore our community by bringing a non-perishable food item into any of their three ReStores from September 27 to...
Habitat Niagara home to help teen in wheelchair with independence
“I finally get an accessible house” WELLAND, ON –Steve, a single father with four children, received the keys to an accessible Habitat for Humanity home today in Welland, thanks...
Upcycle furniture – turn trash into treasure!
Look no further than your closest Habitat Niagara ReStore to find the foundation for an upscale-looking piece of furniture. With some creativity, sandpaper, paint and a bit of...
An affordable home has been a blessing during the pandemic
“A stable and affordable home has been a blessing during the pandemic,” that’s what Habitat homeowner, Gaynor, recently told us. Gordon and Gaynor became Habitat homeowners in...