in Canada, 1 in 10 households do not have a decent place to call home

Our Vision

is a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Our Mission

is to mobilize volunteers and community partners to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership.




Advocating for Affordable Housing

- Habitat on the Hill

On October 1, our CEO, Susan Zambonin, represented Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) at Habitat on the Hill in Ottawa, joining her colleagues from Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Canada. Together, they advocated for a crucial change in federal policy: the removal of GST/HST on non-profit affordable housing builds. The need for affordable housing has never been more urgent. Last year, 318 families reached out to Habitat PKR, expressing their critical need for affordable housing. While it’s commendable that the federal government has exempted purpose-built rentals from HST, affordable homeownership remains overlooked. Each new home we build incurs an average HST cost of $50,000. In 2022 alone, local Habitat affiliates paid a staggering $2.7 million in GST/HST—funds that could have been redirected to building more homes for families in need.




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Home­ownership

Everyone should have a safe, decent and affordable place to call home. Find out how to qualify and apply for a Habitat home. The dream of homeownership is something that is achievable.

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Donations

Every gift, no matter the size, is an investment in strengthening your community and changing the future for local families. Find out how you can donate today to help build strength and stability.

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ReStores

Habitat ReStores are home and building supply stores that accept and resell quality new and used items. Find your local ReStore to donate today. Shop ReStore to provide more affordable homes in your community.

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Get Involved

Be part of the change you want to see in your community. Find information on volunteering, youth, women, group, and corporate opportunities. You can help ensure everyone has a decent place to live.

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Upcoming

Events

22-Nov-2024
Volunteer & Homeownership Fair

Join us at the Lindsay ReStore on Friday, November 22 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our Volunteer & Homeownership Fair! This is your chance to discover exciting volunteer…

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Meet Brittany & Jason – Lindsay

Like most young families, Brittany and Jason have always dreamt about buying a home for themselves and their two girls, but with their monthly rent being close to the amount…

Meet Ariel & Hugo – Leahy’s Lane Phase 2

Home to me means an oasis of safety, love, comfort and a source of pride Ariel and her son Hugo live in an old and beautiful downtown building that is…

Meet Dharmik & Shaili – Leahy’s Lane Phase 2

For us, home is a safe place to live, dance and celebrate. It’s somewhere to call our own. Dharmik and Shaili have always wanted to have their own space, but…

Meet James & Kayla – Fraserville

James, Kayla and their three children currently live in a rental home that is unsafe and cramped. The family is constantly dealing with mold issues, housing repairs that aren’t fixed…

Meet Derrick & Maelyn – Leahy’s Lane Phase 2

Home is everything! A home is a place where you feel completely comfortable and safe! It’s a sense of security as well as a sense of pride. It provides hope!…

Latest

News

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region Wins Not-For-Profit Award at 2024 Chamber Excellence Awards

We’re beyond excited to announce that Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region has won the Not-For-Profit Category at the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards!…

31-Oct-2024 | Read More

New ReStore Truck Helps Keep Habitat PKR in the Driver’s Seat at National Waste Reduction Week Celebration

Last Friday, October 25, MPP Dave Smith was at an event for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Kawartha’s (Habitat PKR) celebration of National Waste Reduction Week. At the celebration, Habitat…

25-Oct-2024 | Read More

Habitat PKR Welcomes 12 Families Home to Leahy’s Lane Phase II

On October 20, 2024, Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) proudly marked a significant milestone with the completion of the final phase of the Leahy’s Lane development,…

21-Oct-2024 | Read More