A Key Hurdle Remains…

Location.  The Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Homes Update:  The proposal to create a community of cabins for people experiencing homelessness, endorsed by this church’s Board, has taken another step forward. At the February 17th meeting, the City of Hamilton’s Emergency and Community Services Committee directed staff to assist the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Homes “in … Read more

What is Co-op Housing?

Learn more about co-op housing, which its unique approach to non-profit, self-governing operation and mixed-income communities, and about the prospects for expansion of some of Hamilton’s housing co-ops. Organized by your Affordable Housing Team.  The Case for Co-ops:  March 15th at 7:00pm How housing co-operatives can help solve Hamilton’s affordable housing crisis.   Featuring Golden Horseshoe Co-op … Read more

Clothing Room Re-Opens! 😊

And we are excited!   Starting March 1st volunteers are ready to re-open clothing room at the Eva Rothwell Centre.  The clothing room will be open both Tuesday and Thursday mornings to start. Donations are now welcome: (Please put donations in clear bags and label contents) sheets, towels, clothing, and footwear for all seasons.   If you … Read more

March 15, The Case for Co-ops

Lower rent. Mixed income housing. Where the community governs itself. That’s some of what housing cooperatives offer.  Learn more when the Affordable Housing Team presents The Case for Co-ops: How Co-operative Housing Can Help Solve Hamilton’s Housing Affordability Crisis, on March 15 7 p.m. on Zoom. Representatives from two local housing co-operatives, Halam Park and … Read more