Habitat for Humanity is a volunteer-based program that revolves around providing safe, affordable housing, through building, rehabbing or repairing of homes. Their goal is to build stronger neighborhoods by increasing property values, stable safe homes, and encouraging investment and civic engagements. Lower-income families often spend the majority of their income on housing, leaving fewer resources to support health and education. Providing an affordable mortgage, Habitat for Humanity lets homeowners pay down debt, accumulate savings and build equity. They also provide financial and homeownership training to homebuyers who need to complete ‘sweat equity’ hours to qualify for assistance. They work one-on-one with the home buyers and really dig deep into each neighbourhood to focus on the needs. 

"Not only are we out helping and giving back to the community, we are challenging our own values; working on teamwork and innovation whilst helping to rebuild homes. It helps strengthen our culture and values," says Bobbie Hejna, Camira's Marketing Coordinator in North America. 

Through all the sweat and rain, one of our North American Regional Sales Managers, Ashley Lewis’ favorite part was knowing all her hardwork she was putting in was going to someone who was in need. Camira North America continues to seek opportunities to give back and participate in making our community a better place!