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Canadians are becoming increasingly pessimistic about their homeownership goals. With many resigning themselves to never owning a home. Despite that being one of things they grew up just assuming would be inevitable. Why are Gen Z and Millennials feeling so jaded? Habitat for Humanity International conducted a survey to find out some of the major hurdles non-homeowners are facing right now. More than half (56%) of non-homeowning Canadians don't expect to ever own a home, more

Have you ever been shopping at a thrift store and found something you just had to have, only to turn it over, look at the price, and experience a little sticker shock? $8.99?! For a second-hand mug? So you put it back and walk away wondering: “Don’t they get this stuff for free?” It’s a fair question. After all, much of the merchandise in thrift stores and charity shops comes through donations. But while the items may be donated, running a retail store is not free. Thrift sto

Welcome to 223 Wilson Street The sun was shining as we welcomed friends, family, volunteers, and donors to celebrate another deserving family's brand-new Habitat home in Kingston, ON. A key ceremony is the culmination of months, sometimes years, of hard work. And, as Habitat Kingston's CEO Gary Lees said, "It's what we do this for." The moment we can hand the keys to a deserving family to start the next chapter of their lives in a home that they own. We are so pleased to giv