What we do
Working with donors, supporters and partners, Habitat Greater Ottawa offers families an affordable path to homeownership — a permanent solution to housing instability. It is the only local charity providing a sustained route to ownership through construction, financing, skills training and advocacy. Together, we build homes, communities and hope.
Habitat Greater Ottawa also operates the ReStore, one of the city’s longest-running social enterprises — a local department store destination for affordable, quality furniture, décor, clothing and building materials. With three Ottawa locations, the ReStore welcomes shoppers, donors and volunteers. All profits support Habitat Greater Ottawa.
How you can help
Habitat Greater Ottawa is committed to building 100 homes in the next five years, creating more opportunities for affordable ownership.
Ways to support include:
- monthly giving
- corporate sponsorship
- gala support
- major gifts
- selecting Habitat as a charity of choice for events
- shopping and donating at ReStore locations in Hintonburg (250 City Centre Ave., Unit 118), Stittsville (3 Iber Rd.) and Train Yards
(768 Belfast Rd.)
A gift to Habitat is an investment in a more equitable tomorrow.
Volunteer
Habitat’s work is powered by volunteers. Support is needed not only on construction sites but also in ReStores — including the Stittsville distribution centre — through customer service, merchandising, organizing donations and operations support.
Office volunteers assist with special projects, research and administration, and event volunteers represent Habitat in the community. To learn more, email volunteer@habitatgo.ca.
This article first appeared in the 2025 Giving Guide produced by the Ottawa Business Journal. That publication is available in its digital edition below.
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