About us
Our story
We envision a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Since 1994, Habitat for Humanity of Thunder Bay has been building homes and hope for families in need by providing affordable housing in the community of Thunder Bay. To date, over 50 families and numerous children have been served through our homeownership program.
Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay’s success can only be attributed to the partnership and the support of the community. Together with your contribution, we can ensure everyone has a safe, decent, and affordable place to live. Our build projects can only happen with the support of our business partners and sponsors.
One in every eight families in Canada must choose between paying rent or buying food. We firmly believe that our homeownership plan is one of the best ways to break the cycle of poverty, ensuring that no one has to choose between shelter and food. At Habitat, we provide “a hand up, not a hand out.” All families are required to put in 500 hours of sweat equity, working side-by-side with volunteers to construct their own homes, assist on other builds, or help out in our ReStore or office.
Our mission goes beyond building homes; we build communities and hope. We believe that affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. By partnering with families in need, volunteers, and donors, we are transforming lives and ensuring that every family has a place they can call home. Our dedicated volunteers and staff work tirelessly to make these dreams a reality, demonstrating the power of community and the difference we can make when we come together.
In addition to home building, our ReStore offers a valuable resource to the community by selling donated building materials and home items at reduced prices, with proceeds supporting our mission. This not only provides affordable options for home improvement but also helps divert usable materials from landfills, promoting environmental sustainability.
Join us in our mission to build a better future for families in Thunder Bay.
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope
Our community of support
It takes many hands to build a Habitat for Humanity home! Building safe, affordable homes takes more than tools and plans, it takes people working together with a shared purpose.
Families contribute 500 hours of volunteer work, helping build their homes and supporting ReStores.
Volunteers work alongside tradespeople to bring each project to life.
Donors and sponsors invest resources to keep construction moving forward.
This collaboration is what makes Habitat unique. Together, we’re opening doors to homeownership and helping families put down roots and feel a sense of belonging in Thunder Bay.
Our impact
See how Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay helps working families put down roots in a safe, permanent home and build a better future through affordable homeownership.
Ways to support
Explore the many ways you can support Habitat, from donating and volunteering to sponsoring a build or making a gift in honour of someone special.
In the news
Catch up on the latest stories, media coverage, and community updates about our work and the families we serve.
