Habitat for Humanity GTA is an affilate of Habitat for Humanity Canada. The first Habitat home was built in Canada in 1985. Habitat Canada has grown to 65 affiliates in all proviences and territories. In 1976, the Habitat for Humanity movement began in Americus, Gerogia. Since its inception, Habitat for Humanity International has built, rehabilitated, repaired or improved more than 600,000 houses worldwide - providing shelter for more than 3 million people.more...See more text