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At Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island, we focus on creating a clear pathway to affordable homeownership for local families who are ready to build a better future—but who don’t qualify for traditional mortgages. Our affordable homeownership program bridges the gap between social housing, rental housing, and the open market by offering families the chance to purchase a home at fair market value, with no down payment and a no-interest mortgage.
Explore homes that we’ve built across Mid-Vancouver Island and the lasting impact they've had on families and communities. Each project reflects the power of local support, volunteer commitment, and the belief that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home.
Project Completed:
January 2014
Prideaux Street was the next duplex building project and would be constructed to meet the Built Green Gold Standard. In building the duplex, energy efficient framing methods and environmentally friendly building products would be used. Ground was broken in April 2013 with the help of VIU heavy equipment operator students.
Learn MoreProject Completed:
December 2010
With the donation of a residential lot from the City of Parksville and $150,000 from an anonymous donor, our first build project on Humphrey Road in Parksville was off to a good start.
Learn MoreProject Completed:
December 2012
A duplex on Hecate Street in Nanaimo was our next building project. Jo-Anne, a single working mom, with her son and Kerry, Laura and their son were selected to be the future homeowners.
Learn MoreNon-profit. Community-powered. Impact-driven.
Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island brings communities together to help families build strength, stability, and independence through affordable housing.
From fundraising events to volunteer days, there’s always something happening at Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island. Check out our upcoming events and be part of the movement to create safe, affordable housing for local families.
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With the support of the Building Material Exchange (BMEx), Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island is expanding its Nanaimo ReStore to serve as a dedicated reuse hub.
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Whether you're helping our admin team, sorting donations, or lending a hand at events—your time makes a real difference. Volunteers are the heart of Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island, and every hour brings us closer to building more homes for families in need.
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“We feel very fortunate to have a home to call our own;a home that our children can grow up into. It feels very comforting to know that we will no longer be at the mercy of landlords deciding to sell, and us having to move and uproot the children from their established neighbourhood and relationships within the community. It is paramount that the children have a secure and comfortable home they can rely on. We are incredibly grateful for this.”
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Habitat Home Recipient
Habitat ReStores in Nanaimo and Duncan help build affordable homes—one donation, one purchase at a time. When you shop or donate furniture, appliances, or building materials to our ReStores, you're supporting Habitat’s mission to build affordable housing for families across Mid-Vancouver Island. Every item sold helps fund our local homebuilding projects—and keeps usable materials out of the landfill. It’s a smart choice for your home, your community, and the environment.
Curbside pickups of donations are available. Please arrange to have items picked up by leaving a message at 250-758 8078 x 109 or emailing restoremanager@habitatmvi.org to ensure your merchandise can be accepted.
Curbside pickups of donations are available. Please arrange to have items picked up by leaving a message at 778-455-1888 or emailing restoreduncan@habitatmvi.org to ensure your merchandise can be accepted.
Did you know that we also sell ReStore/ ReFresh gift cards? They come in any denomination and are a great gift idea for family or friends!!!
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