The Okorie Family 

Akuobioma Okorie's current substandard living conditions at her co-op apartment has water draining from an upstairs neighbour, odours, cigarette smoke, and infestations of cockroaches. "The first day I moved in, three people were shot and I've been told that one person was killed a year before." She was so impressed with the cooperation among volunteers and felt encouraged to apply. The new space" will allow us to have a house we call our own," says Akuobioma. 

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The Mir Said Family

In 2004 Noor Agha and his wife Nushin moved to Canada from Afghanistan with their two sons, Hasibulla, 12, and Samirulla, 10, and in 2008 they were blessed with their youngest, a baby girl, Hadia, who is now two. “I found Habitat Toronto is a very friendly organization for low income families. No interest, no down payment, training for home ownership, the best thing is you can own a house even if you are on a low income. We thank God and thank the staff of Habitat for Humanity Toronto who give us this opportunity. It’s our dream; it’s the goal of our life.”

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The Harun Family

The Harun family now lives in a west Toronto neighbourhood that has suffered through street shootings and other criminal activities. Maryan is very thankful for all that Habitat for Humanity Toronto has done for her family and says “I will never forget the experience.” The whole family has greatly enjoyed their sweat equity responsibilities and believe they will continue to volunteer for Habitat Toronto in the future. 

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The Garcia Family

The building Antonio and Helen Garcia live in with their three children isn’t a family-friendly place. “Recently, a break-in happened in our building and a youngster fell from the eighth floor and died. The family heard about Habitat for Humanity Toronto through Housing Connections and was ecstatic to be approved and have the opportunity to live in a clean and safe place. According to the Garcia’s, Habitat for Humanity Toronto has changed their lives for the better.

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The H. Mohamud Family

Halimo Mohamud was only 22 when she moved to Canada from Somalia in 1990. She now has three children Mohamud, Saed and her youngest Riyaaq. Things were going well for Halimo and her family, but a gradual degradation in her living conditions left Halimo under stress. As her building became dirtier, rats crept in; now they infest the dwelling. Thankfully, Habitat for Humanity Toronto was there.

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