Coming together to address the affordable housing crisis in Guelph – GuelphToday (Dec. 5, 2019) Habitat WDG “Habitat Happenings” Newsletter – Special Winter Edition Affordable Housing Symposium Part 2 and National Housing Day (Nov. 22, 2019) Habitat returns to signature fundraiser – GuelphToday (November 8, 2019) Habitat for Humanity raised $78,000 with house party – Guelph Mercury Tribune (November … Continue reading 2019 Archive →

A SYMPOSIUM TO SOLVE OUR CITY’S HOUSING CRISIS All aspects of the housing continuum are facing challenges: Vulnerable individuals, renters and homeowners are struggling with accessibility, vacancy rates, affordability and the stress test; Builders are struggling with Community Benefits Charges, development charges, lands use assessment and complex planning processes; Affordable housing advocates and social agencies … Continue reading Affordable Housing Symposium →

One in eight Canadian households do not have a decent or affordable place to live. We know we need to do more. We need to bring homeownership within reach for more members of our community. Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph is introducing an initiative to expand affordable housing availability.  The innovative program supports first-time … Continue reading Habitat WDG launches subsidiary organization to offer attainable homeownership to Guelph community →

ReStores now bringing in additional service to the Wellington, Dufferin, and Guelph communities Guelph, Wellington County, and Dufferin, ON — If you haven’t been to a Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph ReStore lately, now is the time to see what’s new. While it’s always a good idea to stop in often and find the … Continue reading Habitat WDG ReStores Now Feature Donation Bins →

Partnership Habitat for Humanity – Family Transition Place News Release (Dec. 20, 2018) Upper Grand DSB high school students move from classroom – Habitat WDG News Release (Nov. 22, 2018)to local Habitat for Humanity build site – Habitat WDG News Release (Nov. 22, 2018) Habitat for Humanity asks city to further delay its payment of $437,000 in development charges – Guelph Today (Nov. 15, 2018) … Continue reading 2018 Archive →

Holidays Without a Home – Orangeville Citizen (December, 2017) Guelph Community builds affordable homes from ground up” – Habitat WDG News Release (December 12, 2017) Women in Business sparkles at awards gala  – Orangeville.com (December 4, 2017) Guelph Ultimate Habitat House Party raises more than $75,000 – Snapd Guelph (November, 2017) Shelburne Home Hardware Building Centre presents Habitat for Humanity  with an additional $8,000 … Continue reading 2017 Archive →

“‘Historic moment’ at City Council meeting” – Guelph Today (December 13, 2016) “Hurdles remain in Guelph’s plan to redevelop IMICO site”– Guelph Mercury (December 13, 2016) “New plan for IMICO site great news for the Ward neighbourhood”– Guelph Mercury (December 6, 2016) “IMICO site could become an ‘urban village,’ city hall says” – Guelph Mercury (December 3, 2016) “Give-a-Gift, Get-a-Gift campaign supports affordable home ownership” – Guelph … Continue reading 2016 Archive →

Home décor stores have great items in vivid colours and interesting shapes, but that unique custom-made look often comes with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores sell new and gently used home décor, furnishings, and building supplies at a fraction of the retail costs. Don’t settle for drab instead of fab. Save … Continue reading DIY tips to make what’s old new again →

You’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but now there is Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a day where charities, businesses, and individuals come together to celebrate giving. On Tuesday, December 1st, how will you take part? Our #Giving4Habitat initiative for Giving Tuesday has a goal to raise $18,000 to support a build & … Continue reading Giving Tuesday →