Our History: Building More Than Homes

Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC is the proud result of a merger between Habitat for Humanity Boundary and Habitat for Humanity West Kootenay in March 2014. This merger was the first of its kind in British Columbia, creating a more efficient and unified organization to serve families across Southeast BC. Our affiliate now supports communities from Rock Creek to the Alberta border, and from Golden to the U.S. border.

Habitat’s Local Impact

Since 1999, we’ve been building homes and hope throughout the Boundary and Kootenay regions. With the help of generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and local partners, we’ve constructed:

• 3 single-family homes, 2 duplexes, and a 7-plex in Grand Forks
• 2 single-family homes in Greenwood
• 1 duplex and 2 single-family homes in Nelson
• 1 single-family home in Castlegar
• 1 four-unit development in Castlegar
• 1 single-family home in Cranbrook
• 1 single-family home in Rock Creek

That’s a total of 21 homes built, supporting over 25 families across the region.

One milestone worth celebrating: in 2018, homes built in Grand Forks were proudly part of the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project — a global Habitat initiative.

Spotlight: Castlegar’s 2023 Build

Our most recent project — a four-unit housing development at 560 8th Street in Castlegar — was completed in 2023. It marked a meaningful partnership with the City of Castlegar, who provided land as part of their affordable housing strategy.

Designed to be simple, energy-efficient, family-focused, and environmentally conscious, this development includes features such as:

• Individual entrances and shared outdoor spaces for families
• Xeriscape landscaping (no permanent irrigation)
• Off-street parking for all residents
• A pedestrian pathway connecting to existing community routes

This project gives four more families in our region a stable and affordable place to call home.

Powered by People Like You

Every home we build is made possible by the incredible support of our community. Whether through donations, volunteering, or shopping at our ReStores, you’re helping create lasting change in Southeast BC.

Want to be part of our next chapter? Donate, Volunteer, or Stop by your nearby ReStore to support the ongoing work of Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC.

Together, we’re building more than houses — we’re building brighter futures.