Building generational equity
Ayobimpe Omisore is a Winnipeg single mother of four who knows all too well about working just to make the rent. A little more than a year ago, she was […]
Ayobimpe Omisore, a single mother of four in Winnipeg, struggled to afford rent for her two-bedroom unit. After learning about Habitat for Humanity, she completed 500 hours of sweat equity and paid mortgage payments tailored to 27 per cent of her income. Within three months, she moved her family into a townhome for half the rent she previously paid.
Jamie Hall, CEO of Habitat Manitoba, says the organization serves more lower-income families in Winnipeg than it can handle due to the high demand. Despite housing costs being relatively affordable in Winnipeg compared to other major cities like Toronto and Vancouver, poverty and the rising cost of housing are still a significant issue.
Habitat's model provides "generational equity" that benefits families financially, health-wise, and educationally.
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