Habitat News
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region recognizes the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools and remembers and honours the survivors, their families, and communities. We invite our volunteers, supporters, and all Canadians to observe this day by participating in activities and…
Read MoreWomen Build ’26 Raises $15,250 to Help Build Three Affordable Homes in Norwood
PETERBOROUGH, ON (September 29, 2026) — More than 60 women and men came together last week for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR)’s Women Build ’26, raising $15,250 to help build three affordable homes for local families in Norwood. Returning as Presenting Sponsor for a second year, D.M. Wills Associates brought two teams…
Read MoreThe First Ever Play to Build Golf Tournament with Kitchens Depot Raises $24,500 for Habitat PKR
On August 25, nearly 100 golfers joined Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region and Kitchens Depot at Kawartha Golf Club for the first ever Play to Build Golf Tournament. With beautiful weather on our side, the day started with a delicious pulled pork lunch by our friends at Chemong Lodge and some friendly competition…
Read MoreThe Beer Store Bottle Drive is BACK!
The Beer Store Bottle Drive is Back – Turn Your Empties into Homes! From August 24 to September 20, you can help build a better future for families in your community simply by returning your empty beverage containers. We’re once again partnering with The Beer Store to make it easy for you to support Habitat for Humanity Peterborough…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region Breaks Ground on Three Affordable Homes in Norwood
Three local families are one step closer to affordable homeownership after Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) broke ground today on three new single-family homes in Norwood. The three single family, three-bedroom homes, will provide local families with the opportunity to purchase their homes through Habitat PKR’s affordable homeownership model, which offers…
Read More100 Women Peterborough Awards $10,000 to Habitat PKR’s Our Daughter’s Home Build Project
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) has been generously awarded a $10,000 donation from 100 Women Peterborough to support the construction of Our Daughter’s Home, a groundbreaking supportive housing project for seven women with developmental disabilities in East City, Peterborough. Habitat PKR was one of three local charities invited to present at…
Read MoreMariposa Dairy Transforms Parking Lot into Build Factory for Affordable Housing
Last Thursday, approximately 25 employees from Mariposa Dairy rolled up their sleeves and transformed their parking lot into a temporary construction site, building the walls and window framing for three future affordable Habitat for Humanity homes in Norwood. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR), the Mariposa Dairy team worked in two…
Read MoreHomeGrown: A Habitat Garden Disco Fundraiser Presented by RBC Raises $15,000 in Support of Local Affordable Housing Builds
Peterborough, ON — Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) raised $15,000 at its third annual HomeGrown: A Habitat Garden Disco Fundraiser, presented by RBC and held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Chemong Lodge. Funds raised from the event will directly support the organization’s local affordable housing builds across the region. Approximately 100 community members gathered at Chemong Lodge’s…
Read MoreThe Meaning of Home Contest is BACK!
At Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region, we believe that a home is so much more than just a place to live. Home is safety, stability, belonging, and a foundation for the future. That’s why we are proud to help bring the Meaning of Home Contest to classrooms and families across our region once again this year. This national…
Read More35 New Affordable Homes Coming to Haliburton
Safe, stable, and affordable housing is urgently needed in Haliburton County. Today, nearly 40% of local residents are spending more than 30% of their income on housing, well above the standard threshold of affordability. This means too many families, seniors, and individuals are struggling to keep a roof over their heads while meeting other basic needs. That’s why we’re excited to share that Habitat for…
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