Our Impact

The impact of Habitat homeownership is immediate and the effects are lasting – it instils in families a sense of pride and responsibility.

Research has shown that Habitat homeowners are happier, healthier and more financially stable as the stress of living in inadequate housing is alleviated. This allows them to return to school, learn a new trade or upgrade their job skills. Children are more confident and do better in school. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation conducted a Canada-wide survey of Habitat families. After purchasing a home through us, these families reported improved health, happiness, and overall well-being. Read the report here

The Boston Consulting Group conducted a study to provide a quantitative assessment of Habitat for Humanity’s social return on investment (SROI). Their assessment of our model of affordable homeownership found that every Habitat home generates $175,000 worth of benefits to local communities. Read the report here

With Every Habitat Home Built, There is a Ripple Effect:

The rental unit (social housing or market rent) previously occupied by a Habitat homeowner becomes available for another family helping reduce wait lists
Families are trained to maintain their homes; public funds are not needed for future repairs
Families gain financial independence and long term equity for their children
And mortgage and property tax payments paid by Habitat homeowners help build stronger communities across Grey and Bruce.

Families Served

Since 1987, Habitat Grey Bruce has built 54 houses and served 63 families including 148 children.

Helping Our Planet

Through our ReStores we diverted more 1.8 million pounds of material from ending up in landfills in 2020 and helped reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by building above building energy-efficient homes.

87% report less asthma and allergy-related conditions

76% report improvement in overall family health

88% report improvements in their children’s confidence

76% report improvements in children’s grades

37% of families were in social housing before Habitat

22% of children from Habitat attained a bachelor degree or more

+70% report of homeowner families donate time and money to charities

Quality of employment, increased after Habitat families work fewer jobs with greater stability

50% of families are now physically active

60% reduction in food bank usage for families

Source: CMHC Socio-economic series May 2013 -Building Families’ Futures and Opportunities
Through Habitat Homeownership