Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 50th home in central Alberta

Jun 7, 2023 | 4:01 PM

Habitat for Humanity Red Deer celebrated on Wednesday, breaking ground on what will be its 47th, 48th, 49th and 50th homes in central Alberta.

The homes are located in Red Deer’s growing Evergreen neighbourhood in the northeast, with a projected possession date for families in spring 2024.

“Building 50 homes in central Alberta is an incredible milestone achievement for all of us at Habitat Red Deer,” says CEO Karen Vavrek. “Since our beginnings in 1994, we have served nearly 60 families in need of affordable housing with build projects in six different Central Alberta communities. We are pleased to be building again in Red Deer, where the need for affordable homes continues to increase exponentially. Working together with our donors, volunteers and community partners, we can all help to address the housing crisis.”

The Government of Canada is contributing $200,000 to this project through its National Housing Co-Investment Fund, helping Habitat for Humanity towards its goal of creating 1,117 new affordable homes in Canada in the next year.

“Every Canadian deserves safe and affordable housing, and that is why the federal government is happy to support Habitat for Humanity in their goal of providing Canadian families a place to call their home,” said the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion.

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“Working with non-profits to provide supportive and affordable homes for those who need them the most is a core pillar of our National Housing Strategy.”

Habitat for Humanity builds homes in partnership with qualifying low-income, working families through a no-down-payment, interest-free mortgage program.

Families must put in 500 hours of sweat equity in order to gain possession of the home. Three were announced Wednesday, with one more family sought.

Information sessions for families to learn how to apply are happening later in June, on the 21st from 6:30 to 7:30 at CrossRoads Church, and on the 26th, from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. More information is at habitatreddeer.ca.

by Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19) and Alessia Proietti

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 50th home in central Alberta

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