Habitat For Humanity Okanagan

What Habitat For Humanity Okanagan does

Habitat for Humanity Okanagan is a regional nonprofit housing affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Canada, founded in 1992 and headquartered in West Kelowna, British Columbia. The organization builds simple, decent affordable homes using donated labor, donated materials, and tax-deductible monetary contributions, then sells them to qualifying partner families with no cash down payment and an affordable Habitat mortgage; mortgage payments cycle back into a revolving Fund for Humanity used to construct additional homes. As of the most recent disclosures it has built and sold 53 homes in total, currently serves 24 partner families, and has just completed its largest project to date — a 12-home Lake Country build delivered in partnership with builder Harmony Homes.

The organization's commercial engine is a network of four ReStore retail locations (West Kelowna, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon) that resell donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods at a fraction of retail price; ReStores collectively achieved a first-time $1 million revenue quarter in Q3 2022 and diverted over 20.1 million pounds of material from landfills in 2022. Supporting revenue streams include online and in-store 50/50 raffles (record $263,950 jackpot), the Kitchen Salvage Program that professionally removes and resells renovation materials, Team Build corporate volunteer experiences, monthly giving, gift of securities, car donations, and grants from Rotary Clubs, RE/MAX Kelowna, and other regional partners. Habitat Okanagan distributes through physical retail, the Rafflebox online platform, and direct donation pickup services across the Okanagan Valley from Vernon to Osoyoos. Leadership transitioned from CEO Andrea Manifold (retired after nine years) to Lenetta Parry in mid-2026, with new hires in fundraising and family services added in March 2026.

Name

Habitat For Humanity Okanagan

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity Okanagan

Website

https://habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity Okanagan is a nonprofit housing affiliate, founded 1992 in West Kelowna, that builds affordable no-down-payment homes for partner families and operates four ReStore retail locations across the Okanagan Valley to fund construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Building Construction (2361), Home Centers (444110)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI), Refurbished/Upcycled Home Furnishings Retail (CRAIANAN)

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Nonprofit home construction
• ReStore retail
• Community volunteer programs
• Donation-based fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelowna

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. ReStore Retail Sales: Four nonprofit home improvement stores sell donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods to the public at a fraction of retail prices. Proceeds directly fund affordable home construction for partner families.
2. 50/50 Raffle Fundraising: Online and in-store 50/50 raffle programs generate significant fundraising revenue. Past jackpots have reached over $263,950. ReStore 50/50 draws award prizes ranging from $4,370 to $9,000 quarterly.
3. Mortgage Payments from Partner Families: Habitat homes are sold to families with affordable mortgages (no cash down payment required). Mortgage payments go into a revolving Fund for Humanity used to build more homes.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations of money and materials from individuals, businesses, and organizations. Includes monthly giving programs, planned giving, gift of securities, car donations, and bottle drives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity Okanagan builds and sells affordable homes to partner families using donated labor and materials, financed through affordable mortgages with no down payment required. The organization operates four ReStore nonprofit retail locations selling donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods at discounted prices, with all proceeds directly funding affordable housing construction. Supporting programs include a Kitchen Salvage Program that recovers renovation materials, a 50/50 raffle fundraising initiative, and Team Build corporate volunteer experiences.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity Okanagan operates as a nonprofit housing organization offering multiple interconnected programs. The core offering consists of four ReStore retail locations selling donated furniture and building materials, complemented by an affordable Home Ownership Program that builds and sells homes to qualifying families. Supporting programs include a Kitchen Salvage Program that recovers renovation materials, a 50/50 Raffle fundraising initiative, Team Build corporate volunteer experiences, and the Lake Country housing construction project. Additional programs include the Global Village international volunteer initiative and the Meaning of Home student writing contest.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home decor, and building materials at fraction of retail price.

Products and services

• Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, home decor, and building materials at discounted prices. Operates four locations across the Okanagan region (West Kelowna, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon) with revenue directly funding affordable housing construction.
• Home Ownership Program Affordable homeownership program that helps families achieve stability through affordable housing, requiring 500 volunteer hours and ability to pay an affordable mortgage with no down payment. Currently supports 24 partner families in the Okanagan Valley.
• Kitchen Salvage Program Program that removes and salvages usable kitchen cabinets, appliances, and materials from renovation sites with a professional removal crew, providing donors with tax receipts while supplying the ReStores with resale inventory.
• 50/50 Raffle You Win, We Build lottery program offering cash prizes to participants while raising funds for affordable housing construction. Includes online raffle through Rafflebox and in-store ReStore draws, with tickets priced at $3 each and jackpots reaching over $263,950.
• Team Builds Corporate and community group volunteer building experiences including sponsored team builds (paid) and community team builds (free), with recognition, team lunch, and impact reporting.
• Lake Country Build Multi-phase residential construction project in Lake Country, BC delivering affordable homes to partner families, including single-family homes and fourplex units built in collaboration with Harmony Homes. Completed 12 homes in 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53 homes built and sold since 1992
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Copper Brewing Co.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 February 2023Special 'Builders Pilsner' brewed specifically to support Habitat's Lake Country build project. $1 from every purchase goes directly to fundraising efforts. Available at Copper Brewing in Kelowna and retail locations including Wine & Beyond, Setters, and Angry Otter.
• Chances CasinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner whose support helps strengthen Habitat's impact throughout the region. Featured in Supporter Spotlight.
• Harmony HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilder of Lake Country houses, constructed 8 initial homes and later the 4-plex final phase. Made a generous $40,000 donation back to Habitat for the next build phase.
• Canadian Home Builders Association of Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported the Builders Pilsner partnership with Copper Brewing Co. to raise funds for affordable housing.
• RE/MAX KelownaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous sponsor of Jingle Bell Build fundraising event, helping raise over $17,000 for the Lake Country build.
• West Kelowna WarriorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHockey team partnered with Habitat for 'Hockey for Habitat' evenings, hosting events at games to raise awareness and funds.
• Dannburg FlooringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocally owned flooring company since 1987 that has relied on Habitat ReStores as a donation outlet and supporter of the affordable housing mission.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity Toronto & York Region: Large Canadian Habitat affiliate combining ReStore retail, condo and townhome development, and a partner family program. Closest analog to Habitat Okanagan's mix of retail-funded affordable housing construction, but at a larger urban scale.
• Habitat for Humanity Calgary: Alberta-based Habitat affiliate operating ReStores and new home construction for partner families. Comparable in operational structure (volunteer builds, ReStore-funded construction, partner family selection) and similar mid-sized Canadian regional footprint.
• Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver: Another Canadian Habitat for Humanity affiliate operating ReStores and an affordable home ownership program in the Lower Mainland. Most directly comparable in model (volunteer labor, ReStore retail, no-down-payment mortgages to partner families) and stage; differs only by urban geography.
• The Salvation Army Thrift Stores (BC): Operates a network of thrift stores selling donated furniture, appliances, and household goods to fund social programs. Highly comparable retail/reuse model; new CEO Lenetta Parry came directly from The Salvation Army Okanagan Central, evidencing operational familiarity.
• Goodwill Industries of British Columbia: Nonprofit social enterprise operating thrift retail stores that resell donated goods and fund mission programs. Directly comparable to Habitat Okanagan's ReStore model (donations-in, discounted retail-out, mission-funded) though mission is workforce development rather than housing.

Broad incumbents

• BC Housing: Provincial crown corporation that funds and develops affordable housing across BC. Comparable as the broader affordable housing ecosystem player in the same region; Habitat Okanagan's partner families and builds often intersect with BC Housing programs.
• Habitat for Humanity Canada: National umbrella organization for all Canadian Habitat affiliates. Provides brand, governance framework, and national programs (Global Village, Meaning of Home) that Habitat Okanagan participates in. Comparable as the parent network and broader incubator of the affiliate's model.
• Value Village (Savers): For-profit thrift retail chain selling donated secondhand furniture, clothing, and household goods. Comparable in retail format and customer base to Habitat ReStores, but operates at continental scale and is not mission-locked to housing.

Emerging players

• YWCA Metro Vancouver: Nonprofit operating affordable housing, shelters, and supportive housing units for women and families in BC. Comparable in mission (housing for low-income families) and resident services model, though different population focus and no retail fundraising arm.

Others

• United Way British Columbia: Social-impact nonprofit that aggregates workplace donations and funds community organizations across BC, including affordable housing providers. Comparable as a funder of the same community outcomes but operates a grant-making rather than direct-service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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