Bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.
We partner with local families to make affordable homeownership a reality.
Together, we build stability, create new opportunities, and help families plan for a stronger future.
Every family deserves a safe, stable place to live
When you support Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay, you’re doing more than just donating. You’re giving a child a quiet place to sleep and a family the keys to stability and a stronger future.
Helping working families build a home they can afford
We exist to fill the gap between renting and traditional homeownership. We partner with families to build safe, affordable homes and help them buy their first home through our Affordable Homeownership Program.
1 in 5 Canadians
are spending more than half their income on the cost of housing.
Since 1994
we have changed the lives of more than 50 families
Your support makes a difference
Our mission is to provide affordable housing for local families through annual home builds supported by volunteers and in‑kind donations. Thanks to our ReStore, most administrative and fundraising costs are covered.
We rely on the generosity of donors like you to make these homes possible. A gift of any size, whether made in honour of someone special or as a monthly contribution, directly supports our Build Fund and strengthens the future of children and families in our community. Thank you for your continued support!
How it works
Every donation helps build safe, energy-efficient homes across Thunder Bay. And every mortgage payment from a Habitat homeowner gets reinvested to help build the next home.
1
Bring the community together
We build homes alongside future homeowners, volunteers, and professional trades. Community partners and donors help fund the land, materials, and tools needed to make each build possible.
2
Provide affordable financing
We make homeownership possible for working families. Even with steady jobs, many families don’t qualify for a traditional mortgage. We provide an affordable mortgage with no down payment and zero to low interest, so more families can build a stable future in a home they own.
3
Reinvest mortgage payments
When families make their monthly mortgage payments, that money is reinvested to help build the next Habitat home. And when a homeowner moves on, we buy the home back, complete any needed updates, and make it available to another family in need of affordable housing.
