How to give to charity on Giving Tuesday
As the holidays approach, most of us are thinking about buying gifts for our families, friends and loved ones. Some of us are also thinking about where we can donate to a good cause to share the spirit of the season. Did you know that in Canada we have a day specially dedicated to donating […]
How Our Housing Model Sets Us Apart
For the last decade, the price of housing has steadily been rising in Canada. Household income on the other hand, has not kept pace with the increase in the cost of housing. Among low-income communities in Canada, home ownership rates have been falling. Statistics Canada defines Low-Income Measure as less than 50% of the national […]
Humans of Habitat: Habitat Is…
At Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga, we owe it to our volunteers and staff who come into work to help contribute to our organization’s mission of providing safe and affordable housing for families in need. Without their help, our organization would not be what it is today and would not have as great of an impact […]
Donations and Corporate Partner Programs
When deciding to help out and with a charity of your choice, you may be wondering what the best action might be for you. What kind of donations can you give? Do you want to give your time, your money? How about being in the ReStore bringing products back to life, or having your boots […]
National Housing Day: Why is housing so important?
At Habitat for Humanity, when we build a house, we are not just building a shelter. We are building hope, resilience and strength. We are creating a safe environment for children to grow and families to prosper. We are contributing to the economic vitality of communities. In honour of National Housing Day, here are some […]
Humans of Habitat: Family Is…
Family can have several meanings for many people. We have asked what the meaning of family is to our Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga staff and volunteers.
Understanding the Housing Continuum
All housing operates on the housing continuum. At the far side, there are people who are in crisis, or without a permanent residence. Between these two are people who are paying their own rent with assistance. Finally, there are independent renters and homeowners. Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga offers affordable homes to families and individuals in our […]
Habitat for Humanity looks to partner with Indigenous organizations
Here at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga, we seek to provide affordable housing for all members of our community. This means serving people who are sometimes left out of housing discussions or whose needs aren’t always addressed in conversations by local governments and members of the social housing sector. In 2016, one in five Indigenous peoples […]
Humans of Habitat: Home Is…
The meaning of home can vary among different kinds of individuals. Let’s find out what home means to our volunteers, crew and staff.