Habitat for Humanity GTA

The shocking home prices. They aren’t so shocking anymore. But we’re not accepting this as the new normal. People need the benefits of a home now (not later) when it can make a huge difference in their lives. We all have a stake in this. Communities are stronger, more equitable and more diverse when everyone has a home they can afford. We know that creating a brighter future for today's children and the generations to come depends on acting now. That’s why we’re Making Homes Possible.⁠ ⁠ #MakingHomesPossible #HabitatGTA #MHP #GTAHousing

Hey teachers! Your grades 4, 5 and 6 students have the chance to win a $30,000 grant in support of Habitat for Humanity GTA! Register your class to participate in the #MeaningOfHome writing contest today. All your students need to do is answer one simple question: what does home mean to you? For more details and to sign up, visit meaningofhome.ca #HabitatForHumanity #HabitatForHumanityCanada Sagen

We're #hiring a new (B2B) Specialist – Corporate Engagement in Toronto, Ontario. Apply today or share this post with your network.

This is a fantastic new role at Habitat for Humanity GTA. It is perfect for someone with great B2B marketing experience from the private sector who is looking for a way to channel that experience into having an impact on one of the greatest issues of our time: the need for affordable housing. In the process, you get to help deliver unforgettable team building experiences to corporate and other teams. If this sounds like you or someone you know, check it out! https://lnkd.in/gZYY4QDw

Happy Holidays to all the incredible Habitat GTA volunteers! Your dedication and kindness light up our community, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you. May this season bring you joy, peace, and the warmth of connection. Thank you for your selfless service and for making a difference every day. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a new year filled with hope and happiness! We would also like to take this opportunity to invite any students who are looking to explore co-op placement opportunities for the upcoming semester to reach out to our team at volunteer@habitatgta.ca for details about available roles at our various ReStore locations and Central Distribution Center. This is a great way to develop skills and experience, and we look forward to hearing from you and making an impact together in 2025! #HabitatGTA #CommunityInvolvement #Volunteer #VolunteerGTA #HabitatForHumanity

Samantha, Amelia, and their son Landyn faced constant relocations and the threat of renoviction. Despite having good jobs, the dream of a home of their own seemed out of reach. Then they discovered Habitat for Humanity GTA, and everything changed for the better. Hear Amelia and Samantha tell their story and see what happens when home is possible: https://lnkd.in/guV9sWxg #MakingHomesPossible #HabitatGTA #HabitatForHumanity #HousingTO

We're Hiring! Join Our Team at Habitat for Humanity GTA Are you ready to play a pivotal role in growing our Corporate Engagement Program? Habitat for Humanity GTA is looking for a passionate Business-to-Business Specialist to secure new partnerships and generate sustainable support for our mission. You'll get to join Christine Mapp Batchelor's Fund Development team and be amongst passionate colleagues dedicated to #MakingHomesPossible. Follow the link below or reach out to Elizabeth Teles for more details. https://lnkd.in/gNjGyx_R

📢 Oshawa ReStore Volunteer Orientation 📢 Discover the incredible benefits of volunteering with Habitat for Humanity GTA: https://lnkd.in/gkbZEhvp Join us at Habitat Oshawa ReStore on Thursday, Dec 12, from 1PM to 3PM to learn more about Habitat GTA, roles at the ReStore and how ReStore supports Habitat GTA’s mission. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions about volunteering with Habitat GTA during the Q&A portion of the event. ✔ Gain Practical Experience ✔ Meet New People and Network with Like-Minded Individuals ✔ Give Back to Your Community and Help Raise Funds for Affordable Home Ownership ✔ Letters of Confirmation for Hours Volunteered (Minimum 40 hours commitment required) Habitat for Humanity GTA is not just a home builder; we're a land developer, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. In support of our homebuilding operations, we operate Habitat ReStore, a retail home improvement store that sells donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials. Every purchase from ReStore contributes to our mission of building more homes for families. Your commitment can make a real difference! Be a part of our mission to provide affordable housing for those in need. We can't wait to welcome you to our team of passionate volunteers. #HabitatGTA #CommunityInvolvement #Volunteer #VolunteerGTA

Today is #NationalHousingDay! Earlier this week, Habitat for Humanity Canada partnered with Habitat for Humanity GTA and the City of Toronto to bring together a diverse group of leaders in one of the country’s most challenging housing markets. We flipped the usual script on the housing conversation by handing the mic to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, who led lively interviews with people creating real impact through innovative housing solutions. A packed room of housing leaders left with many key takeaways: 🏘️ Every neighbourhood needs to shoulder some of the responsibility to house people 🏘️ Smart density means making the land work a little bit harder 🏘️ Through collaboration, we can build thriving, mixed-use, mixed-income communities 🏘️ All housing providers – nonprofit and for-profit – are ready and eager to partner 🏘️ Ending homelessness relies on integrating housing and health 🏘️ Government interdependency makes housing work And from Mayor Chow, a commitment to provide land, fast approvals, collaboration, and tax and charge discounts for nonprofits. When it comes to the need for affordable housing, there is no “us” and “them". Watch all of Mayor Chow's conversations here: https://lnkd.in/gX2jfT23 Thank you to all our speakers for their inspiring insights: Michael Cooper, Dream, Andrea Adams, St Clare's Multifaith Housing Society, Naama Blonder, Smart Density, Andrew Joyner, Tricon Residential, Jason Lye, March of Dimes Canada, Andrew Boozary MD MPP, University Health Network and Keith Hambly, Fred Victor And a big thank you to our generous sponsors: Dream, EllisDon, Greenwin Corp., George Brown College, OPTIONS FOR HOMES, Vancity Community Investment Bank, WoodGreen Community Services, City of Toronto, and Habitat for Humanity GTA. Video credit: Janine Harris, MBA at Keyring Media Inc. Check out the highlights 👇

Today, on National Housing Day our CEO, Ene Underwood, reflects on the privilege of having a secure home. While many of us start our day without the stress of housing insecurity, many in our community face a different reality. From tent encampments to overcrowded apartments, the housing crisis affects us all. Read Ene's full blog to learn how we can all contribute to #MakingHomesPossible so we can solve the housing crisis.