Partnership with Habitat for Humanity PEI

Provincial Credit Union (PCU) and Habitat for Humanity PEI (Habitat PEI) are excited to officially announce a partnership that supports Islanders in their home ownership journey and provides affordable housing opportunities in Prince County.

As part of this partnership, PCU has donated a parcel of land located in the heart of Alberton to Habitat PEI. This land will serve as the future location of multiple affordable housing units, offering families homes near amenities and community resources.

This partnership also features the creation of shared-equity mortgages between Habitat PEI homeowners and PCU. These mortgages grant Habitat PEI homeowners the chance to move into their homes by making affordable monthly payments and building equity through their Habitat Homeownership journey. Additionally, it ensures that Habitat PEI homeowners will realize the long-term benefits of homeownership while guaranteeing that Habitat PEI can continue to serve even more Islanders in the future. Since June of 2025, eight Habitat PEI homeowners have benefited from shared-equity mortgages with Habitat PEI and PCU, with an estimated three more to be finalized by the end of 2026.

“This partnership with Habitat for Humanity PEI strengthens our Island communities and creates more opportunities for Islanders to achieve homeownership.” said Alfred Arsenault, Provincial Credit Union CEO. “We are thrilled to work with Habitat PEI to improve the long-term strength and well-being of PEI."

Alberton residents are invited to join Provincial Credit Union and Habitat for Humanity PEI on Thursday, August 27 to take part in a community BBQ and celebration at PCU’s Alberton branch, located at 566 Main Street. Details around the housing project’s groundbreaking, as well as the application process for prospective Habitat PEI Homeowners, will be announced at a later date.

About Habitat for Humanity PEI

Habitat for Humanity PEI is a movement of people, working together to build a more prosperous and vibrant Island by ensuring everyone has a decent, safe, affordable place to call home. Since our founding in 1996, we have helped over 90 families build their lives on their own terms through access to safe and affordable housing. Each safe, affordable home sparks wider change, leading to better health, education and well-being, more economic growth, and less poverty. Peace of mind and the ability to focus on what matters most -- it all starts with a home. Visit habitatpei.ca to learn more about our programs and how you can help make a difference across our province.