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.




Sunday Dinner at the ReStore

- Fundraising Event for Phase 2

POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 14, 2024 - Join us for the 1st annual Sunday Dinner at the ReStore. This new event will feature a family style dinner with wine, cocktails, a silent auction, entertainment, and more. All funds raised at this year’s event will support Habitat for Humanity PKR’s Phase 2, innovative 12-unit affordable condo development in Peterborough.




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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

13-Dec-2023
Virtual Homeownership Information Session

Are you tired of renting and dreaming of owning your own home? Learn more about Habitat PKR’s affordable Homeownership Program at the Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, December 13 at 7…

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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!…

Meet Jennifer & Anisa – Leahy’s Lane Phase 2

The struggle of finding a safe and stable place to live is a reality for many families, including Jennifer, a hard-working mother, and her daughter Anisa. They currently live in an apartment with a leaking bathroom ceiling, poor insulation leaving Anisa’s room colder than the rest of the place, and thin walls causing noise disturbance from next-door neighbors. On top of that, the apartment has no storage for Anisa’s medical equipment and supplies.

Habitat Homeowners share about what owning a Habitat home will mean. Image is of the couple, with Habitat PKR logo on top, and the quote "...purchasing a Habitat home will help us to feel safe and secure and give us pride in owning something. We will hopefully build some equity for later in life..."

Meet the Homeowners – Leahy’s Lane

The couple was living in an apartment complex with many individuals who unfortunately didn’t share the same views and values, and who didn’t take pride in where they lived.  “Ever…

Meet Angela – Leahy’s Lane

For me, home is a safe place, a place to feel secure and happy,” says Angela. Angela had always dreamed of owning her own home, but with the high housing…

Latest

News

50 Thrifted Stocking Stuffer Ideas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – a time of holiday cheer and gift-giving! It can be an expensive season making sure the special people in your life…

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Now Hiring: ReStore Assistant Manager

Want a full-time job with your evenings and Sundays off? Keep reading. Habitat ReStore is a social enterprise retailer that accepts and resells donations of new and used furniture, appliances,…

01-Dec-2023 | Read More

Rosalynn Carter 1927-2023

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region offers our sincere condolences to President Carter and the Carter family on the passing of former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn…

20-Nov-2023 | Read More