Our Impact
At Habitat Grey Bruce, we bring communities together to help low and moderate-income families attain safe, stable and affordable housing which plays a critical role in helping them build a solid foundation upon which they can thrive. Every home we build alongside our volunteers and partners transforms the lives of Habitat homeowners and their children as they experience stability and gain financial independence.
Impact on Communities
In 2025, Habitat for Humanity Canada released Building Homes, Communities and Hope: The social and economic impacts of Habitat for Humanity’s Affordable Homeownership Program.
Families in Habitat for Humanity’s Affordable Homeownership Program get more than a home. They gain social and financial benefits that strengthen their lives, put their children on a path to success, and build inclusive communities.
After moving into their Habitat home, families see improvements in:
The social and economic benefits of Habitat’s program reach far beyond individual families. They bolster Canada’s economy and productivity in the future.
Socioeconomic benefits: After moving into their Habitat home, the average homeowner’s earnings end up almost 30% higher than if they had continued renting.
Construction benefit: In a five-year period from 2019-2023, the total economic footprint of Habitat’s work to build and rehabilitate homes was $311 million, generating nearly $40 million in tax revenues.
Habitat for Humanity’s Affordable Homeownership Program is an effective response to Canada’s housing crisis. It is helping to build a healthier, more equal, more inclusive, and more prosperous Canada for generations to come.
“We honestly didn’t think we would ever end up owning a home, ever, just in today’s market. So this is a huge step and it means absolutely a lot.”
Habitat Grey Bruce Homeowners, Joeseph and Erin
