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People Need to Change

People Need to Change

Posted in In The News

"The light is already falling and we need to change how we think about housing. We can’t focus on back yards, parking spaces, and garages if we want to get this crisis under control"

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Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region holds a Dedication Ceremony for six new homes, completing a 45 home project on Kehl Street in Kitchener.

Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region holds a Dedication Ceremony for six new homes, completing a 45 home project on Kehl Street in Kitchener.

Posted in In The News

“Today’s announcement shows the transformation that comes from these strong partnerships within the housing sector"

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City of Kitchener donates land to Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region for affordable home ownership build

City of Kitchener donates land to Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region for affordable home ownership build

Posted in In The News

"Today, the City of Kitchener and Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region announced the inaugural phase of “BUILD NOW: Waterloo Region”, a first of its kind in Canada"

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Gone Are The Days

Gone Are The Days

Posted in In The News

"When addressing housing issues, we must acknowledge the true extent of the problem, which surpasses our initial perceptions."

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No More Buts

No More Buts

Posted in In The News

"We cannot continue to say we need affordable housing in one sentence only to follow it with reasons why not this housing"

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Less Blame-More Action

Less Blame-More Action

Posted in In The News

"Too often, attempts to pinpoint blame result in each party deflecting accountability. Meanwhile, the community continues to suffer from a housing shortage"

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Where is the Ambition?

Where is the Ambition?

Posted in In The News

"This is a crisis and we cannot allow ourselves the luxury of time because, to be frank, we’ve run out."

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Housing Affordability Top Concern for Canadians: New 2023 Survey Findings Reveal Attitudes on Homeownership and the Housing Affordability Crisis

Housing Affordability Top Concern for Canadians: New 2023 Survey Findings Reveal Attitudes on Homeownership and the Housing Affordability Crisis

Posted in In The News

Habitat for Humanity Canada has released the results of a new national survey revealing Canadians’ attitudes towards the affordable housing crisis in Canada and sheds light on the growing barriers to housing and homeownership. The Habitat for Humanity Canada Affordable Housing Survey, which measured the perceptions of Canadian homeowners and renters, also sheds light on the growing concerns and barriers to homeownership including lack of housing supply, increased cost of living, discriminati...

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Affordable isn't a four-letter word

Affordable isn't a four-letter word

Posted in In The News

"We need to change how we think about housing and the stigma we have always attached to affordable housing."

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Rethinking the Backyard

Rethinking the Backyard

Posted in In The News

"We need to shift from the private to the public space. Because we cannot end our housing crisis one backyard at a time."

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