Important dates
Teacher sign-up starts - October 2025
Contest opens - January 5, 2026
Contest closes - February 20, 2026
Judging period - February - May 2026
Winners announced - May 2026
Contest will be open for submissions January 5 to February 20, 2026
How it works
Parents and teachers! The Meaning of Home contest is a unique and meaningful way to get your children involved in creative writing and giving back in their community. Kids in grades 4, 5, and 6 can write an entry between 50 and 300 words about what home means to them in English or French. Entries can be submitted online, by mail, or by e-mail during the contest period. Grand prize winners receive a $30,000 grant for their local Habitat and runner-up winners receive $10,000 for their local Habitat, plus all winners receive a tablet for themselves and a pizza party for their class!
About Habitat for Humanity Victoria
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is a registered charity that brings communities together to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. Founded in 1990, Habitat Victoria has built 34 homes locally and served 38 families.
Habitat Victoria builds decent housing in order to provide local hard working families with access to affordable homeownership in the Capital Region. Our Homeownership Program is open to people from all cultures and faiths.
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is a member of Habitat for Humanity Canada and one of 55 Affiliates in ten provinces and two territories.