Do you want to help a family in need? You can help build a family a home (and win cool prizes) by simply writing a composition, essay or poem.

From October 5 to November 13, Genworth Financial Canada and Habitat for Humanity Canada are asking you to make a difference.

Submit a short composition, essay or poem that explains what "home" means to you!

Once the Top 24 submissions have been chosen, you can cast a vote for your favourite entry here.

Click here for complete contest rules and regulations.

First Place winner will:

  • Take part in the ultimate gift - a new Habitat home for a deserving family. Genworth will donate $60,000 towards the building of a new Habitat home in a community of the winner's choice*.

  • Receive a high-performance Dell laptop with 80 GB hard drive, 3 GB RAM and an extended warranty, loaded with Microsoft Office.

*The winner will select from a list of eligible locations.

Five Runner Ups will each:

  • Help a family to get a home of their own. Genworth will donate $5,000 to a Habitat affiliate of the winner's choice - which will support the building of a new home in that community.

  • Receive a $100 gift certificate to Chapters Indigo.


contest currently closed

View previous winners from 2007 and 2008.