Habitat for Humanity National Capital Region, Ottawa, ON

The story of Habitat for Humanity begins in 1976 in Americus, Georgia, when Millard and Linda Fuller became concerned about the people in their area living in 'poverty housing'. Internationally, Habitat for Humanity now operates in 100 countries, has built over 200, 000 houses, and shelters 1 million children and adults around the globe. A new Habitat home is built every 8 minutes!

Habitat for Humanity Canada now has affiliates in every Canadian province and Territory.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa (Habitat GO) became an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Canada in 1993. As one of over 60 affiliates in Canada, Habitat GO is responsible for raising its own funds, organizing volunteers and building homes for low-income, working families living in the National Capital Region. The first Habitat GO home was built in 1994.