Milestone Millwork recently celebrated the grand opening of its new St. Catharines showroom with a special fundraiser in support of Habitat for Humanity Niagara, raising $776 to...
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Ed Learn Ford Lincoln Drives Change for Habitat Niagara
Community support was in the driver's seat at this year's Drive 4UR Community event, and thanks to the incredible generosity of participants, Ed Learn Ford Lincoln raised $1,590...
Habitat for Humanity Niagara receives transformational gift
ST. CATHARINES, ON — A generous donation of more than $253,000 from Barry and Linda Coutts is set to transform a recently purchased property into a safe, affordable home for a...
Milestone Millwork opens new showroom in support of Habitat Niagara
Looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon while supporting a Habitat for Humanity Niagara? Mark your calendar for Friday, August 21, 2026, and join Milestone Millwork for the...
Five keys to brighter futures (video)
Habitat Niagara opens doors to new beginningsFive local families celebrated a life-changing milestone after receiving the keys to new homes through Habitat for Humanity Niagara’s...
Home Dedication Ceremony (YourTV Niagara Video)
YourTV Niagara joined us at our recent Home Dedication Ceremony to capture the unforgettable moment five local families received the keys to their new Habitat homes. The video...
Habitat for Humanity Niagara welcomes five families home in largest build project yet
WELLAND, ON Five local families are now homeowners thanks to Habitat for Humanity Niagara’s largest housing project to date. At a key ceremony held today, Habitat Niagara...
Habitat Niagara building again in St. Catharines thanks to partnership with the City
ST. CATHARINES, ON Habitat for Humanity Niagara is excited to be building again in St. Catharines, partnering with the City to transform a neglected property into a safe,...
An updated kitchen creates a welcoming space
A safe and welcoming space can make all the difference for the people who come together to learn, connect, and support one another. That's why Habitat for Humanity Niagara...
Habitat Niagara and Rose City Kids team up
When community organizations work together, great things can happen. Habitat for Humanity Niagara recently partnered with Rose City Kids to build six storage sheds for the new...
A new beginning for a local family
There are special moments that show what Habitat for Humanity Niagara is all about. The recent welcome home celebration for Omer, Sipper, and their family was one of those...
Unity Sweepstakes
You Could Win Thousands While Supporting Habitat for Humanity Niagara A brand-new way to back the causes you care about, with weekly cash prize draws starting June 3, 2026....
Big savings. Big thanks.
Habitat Niagara ReStores celebrate customer appreciation days. NIAGARA REGION, ON Habitat for Humanity Niagara ReStores are saying a big "thank you" to its valued customers with...
Customer Appreciation Days are back with 3 Days of Huge Savings
For three days only, we’re saying thank you to the incredible community that supports Habitat for Humanity Niagara ReStores every day. 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE From Thursday,...
Recognizing leadership that builds stronger communities
At Habitat for Humanity Canada’s 2026 Leadership and AGM Meeting in Toronto, longtime Habitat for Humanity Niagara volunteer Carl Ryan received the Terry Petkau Legacy Award for...
Young writers reach historic $440K milestone in Meaning of Home writing contest
What does home mean to a child? For thousands of students across the country, the answer is deeply personal and powerful. This year, more than 19,000 Grade 4, 5 and 6 students...
Drive 4UR Community
Ed Learn Ford Lincoln believes in giving back to the communities they serve, and we’re honoured to have them partner with us for this year’s Drive 4UR Community event. Join us on...
Donor Spotlight – Regional Doors & Hardware
Watch the video as Gerry Ducharme, President & General Manager at Regional Doors & Hardware shares how his business got involved with Habitat for Humanity Niagara and its...
We’ve expanded our ReStore hours
We're open Sundays too! We’re excited to expand our store and donation drop-off hours across our locations to better serve our community. Whether you’re shopping for unique finds...
Habitat volunteers celebrated
Habitat Niagara’s volunteer award ceremony is part of Ignite Volunteerism, a nationwide celebration recognizing the power of participation during National Volunteer Week (April...
The Thrift Shift in Canada
How changing habits are reshaping home improvement Canadians are rethinking the way they shop, and thrifting is at the center of this shift. According to a new survey released by...
From stage to home
A creative partnership between Thorold Theatre and Habitat Niagara ReStores Something special is happening in Thorold, a collaboration that blends live theatre, sustainability...
Meaning of Home update
The 2026 Meaning of Home contest has officially closed, and all entries have been counted. This year, more than 19,000 Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from across Canada answered the...
Spring into action with the ReStore
Refresh your home while supporting affordable housingNIAGARA REGION, ON This spring, Habitat for Humanity Niagara is inviting the community to Spring into Action with the...
A night of laughter that helped build homes
Sometimes the best things happen when people come together to share a laugh. Trevor Cumming is known for his plumbing expertise, but he’s also a comedian extraordinaire who knows...
How Habitat for Humanity strengthens women’s lives
Women face unique barriers to homeownership, economic stability and safety. Habitat’s affordable homeownership program directly address these challenges by: • Expanding access to...
Habitat for Humanity Niagara launches Women Build Days in celebration of International Women’s Day
NIAGARA REGION, ON With International Women’s Day coming up on Sunday, March 8, Habitat for Humanity Niagara is inviting women across the region to make a powerful and...
Office furniture donation makes a local impact
The Thorold Community Activities Group, a local non-profit, needed office furniture and thanks to a generous donation from Kenmore Homes, our St. Catharines ReStore was able to...
January Reset and Refresh
After the busy holiday season, many of us feel the urge to clear out the clutter, simplify our spaces, and start the New Year feeling refreshed. The best part? Decluttering your...
Join our Board of Directors
Become a Member of Habitat for Humanity Niagara’s Board of Directors OUR MISSION Habitat for Humanity Niagara brings people together to build homes, communities and hope....
Holiday Blow Out Sale!
The holiday season has officially arrived at our Niagara ReStores, and we’re celebrating with an incredible Holiday Blowout Sale you won’t want to miss! Starting Saturday,...
Black Friday Sale at Niagara ReStores!
Get ready to shop and save! From November 28–29, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Niagara ReStores are offering a store-wide sale of 25% OFF your entire purchase (excluding kitchens)....
The Meaning of Home Writing Contest Returns for Its 19th Year!
The Meaning of Home Writing Contest Returns for Its 19th Year! We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: the Meaning of Home writing contest is back for its 19th year,...
Habitat homeownership – YourTV Niagara
Sarah Pritula, Philanthropy and Major Gifts Director at Habitat for Humanity Niagara, shares what Habitat for Humanity Niagara's affordable homeownership program is and how...
ReStore celebrates 10th annual Christmas decorator’s event
Holiday event brings festive magic and one—of-a-kind treasures THOROLD, ON The Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Hwy 20 will transform into a winter wonderland as it celebrates its...
Ford’s Drive to Build supports Habitat Niagara
Building Dreams in Welland: Ed Learn Ford Lincoln Joins Forces with Ford of Canada and Habitat for Humanity Niagara In the heart of Welland, Ontario, something extraordinary is...
Big Build Welland-Your TV Niagara
Our community partners at Your TV Niagara were onsite to capture our groundbreaking ceremony and hear more details on the construction of six townhouses - Big Build Welland....
Habitat for Humanity Niagara seeking six families for new Welland townhouses
NIAGARA, ON – Habitat for Humanity Niagara is building six new townhouses at Plymouth Road and First Street in Welland and is seeking six local families ready to embrace the...
Homeownership applications now open!
Interested in becoming a Habitat homeowner? Now’s your chance! Habitat for Humanity Niagara partners with families to build homes and offers affordable mortgages — not free...
CAA Niagara announces 2025 Community Boost recipients
THOROLD, ON (June 24, 2025) – CAA Niagara is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of its annual Community Boost program: Habitat for Humanity Niagara and Autism Ontario – South...
Grimsby ReStore hosts The Source on location
YourTV Niagara’s show The Source was recently taped on location at Habitat for Humanity Niagara’s Grimsby ReStore in front of a live studio audience. The community television...
Pen Lakes charity golf tournament
On August 18th, play a round of golf at the beautiful Peninsula Lakes Golf Club in a tournament to support Habitat for Humanity Niagara's homebuilding projects. Tournament...
Drive to build fuels donations to Habitat Niagara
Excitement and generosity were in full gear this May as Ed Learn Ford Lincoln proudly hosted Drive to Build, a high-energy, two-week campaign designed to support Habitat for...
Meaning of Home writing contest raises record-breaking $356,000
This year, more than 17,500 Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from across Canada answered the question, ‘What does home mean to you?’ in our annual Meaning of Home writing contest,...
Little hands, big impact: Grade 1s fund nails for Habitat homes
Young students are proving that even the smallest efforts can help build homes and hope—one nail at a time. ST. CATHARINES, ON Beacon Christian School’s Grade 1 students are...
Habitat Niagara volunteers make waves
Like a wave, volunteering is a movement building. National Volunteer week highlights the power, impact and importance of individual and collective volunteer efforts across...
Fonthill ReStore 10th anniversary
Habitat for Humanity Niagara is thrilled to celebrate their 10-year anniversary of their Fonthill ReStore with a special week-long sale including door prizes, daily specials and...
Celebrating 10 years of impact
Fonthill ReStore marks a decade with a week-long anniversary sale! THOROLD, ON - Habitat for Humanity Niagara is thrilled to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its Fonthill...
A fresh step forward for BBBS Niagara
When a section of the entrance flooring at Big Brothers Big Sisters Niagara’s Nearly New Thrift Store began to wear down, the team knew they needed to act quickly to maintain a...
Chili fundraiser fuels home building
Recently, Sarah Pritula, Habitat for Humanity Niagara's philanthropy and major gifts director, spoke at Trillium United Church's Sunday service, sharing the projects Habitat...
Key ceremony celebrates four new Habitat homeowners
THOROLD – Through the unwavering support of their strong network of suppliers and subtrades, Centennial Homes proudly completed construction on four townhomes in Thorold for...
Habitat 2025 build plans – YourTV Niagara
Major Gifts Director, Sarah Pritula joins Anthony Luongo in studio to talk about the six new townhouses being built in Welland this year....
Habitat volunteer opportunities – YourTV Niagara
We're thrilled that YourTV Niagara visited our staff and volunteers at our Grimsby ReStore to help us promote our 'New Year - New You!' volunteer recruitment campaign!...
Meaning of Home contest is open!
The Meaning of Home contest is now open! The contest invites grades 4, 5 and 6 students to submit a poem or essay on what home means to them. Every local Niagara student entry...
New year, new you: Habitat for Humanity Niagara seeks volunteers to support its ReStores
NIAGARA REGION, ON – Habitat for Humanity Niagara is kicking off the new year with an exciting volunteer recruitment campaign focused on health, fitness and community impact. The...
Remembering President Carter and a life of service
Habitat for Humanity’s around the world are paying tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter and acknowledge how his efforts opened doors to brighter futures for thousands of...
Bringing the Christmas spirit home
PORT COLBORNE – Just two weeks ago, Habitat for Humanity Niagara marked a joyous milestone by completing its fifth home build in Port Colborne, handing over the keys to a single...
Local family celebrates new homeownership
View photos of the build progress and home dedication ceremony PORT COLBORNE, ON – Habitat for Humanity Niagara recently celebrated the completion of its fifth Habitat home in...
GM Canada donates $100,000 to Habitat Niagara and four other charities
Through General Motors Canada’s Plant City Grant Program, five local organizations have received a total of $100,000 in funding “The generosity of General Motors Plant City...
A bright future
As the year draws to a close, I invite you to help families in our community achieve the dream of safe, affordable homeownership by supporting Habitat for Humanity Niagara. With...
The ripples effect of the housing crisis
Habitat for Humanity Canada released the results from its third annual Affordable Housing Survey revealing a stark reality in Canada's deepening housing crisis: that Canadians...
Habitat Niagara CEO joins NHBA board of directors
The Niagara Home Builders’ Association welcomed their incoming 2025 Board of Directors during the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Holiday Inn...
National student writing contest supports Habitat for Humanity
Your students’ short entry (50-300 words) could make a big difference for your community! The Meaning of Home contest is back for its 18th year on January 6th! The contest...
Connecting Care Niagara Women Build
The ladies from Connecting Care Niagara participated on a build day for Habitat for Humanity Niagara’s Women Build in Port Colborne, helping to frame the basement and paint....
LJM continues its support of Habitat Niagara
What does a business do when they have a surplus of useable products that they don’t want to go to the landfill? They contact our Habitat for Humanity Niagara ReStores! That’s...
What are you doing on World Habitat Day?
Good morning, The global observance of World Habitat Day, the first Monday in October, is a day to reflect on the state of our habitats and on the basic right of all to adequate...
Habitat & Centennial Partnership
A partnership striving to make our community a better place! Habitat for Humanity Niagara could not exist without the generous support of an ever-growing list of groups,...
Walker gives back
Employees from Walker were at our St. Catharines and Grimsby ReStores volunteering their time to help with much needed tasks. From painting and fixing insulation, to installing...
Brock students give back
Brock Cares Day of Service is an annual tradition where students across Brock University come together to make a positive impact across the Niagara region during the University’s...
ReStore helps with firehall restoration
Community volunteers have spent seven years lovingly restoring this old fire hall through the help of donors and supporters. We were able to help their cause by donating a...
Contest winners describe the meaning of home
This year, nearly 15,000 grade 4, 5 and 6 students from across Canada answered the question, ‘What does home mean to you?’ in our annual Meaning of Home writing contest. All the...
Centennial Homes groundbreaking event
Centennial Homes and their network of suppliers and subtrades have generously committed to build four Habitat for Humanity townhomes in Thorold. Watch the YourTV Niagara video....