The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
A Liberal Spiritual Community Since 1889
Jennifer WallaceThe average rent rose by 6.2 per cent in the old city of Hamilton in 2021. The average increase in Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough and Glanbrook was 8 per cent; in Stoney Creek and Grimsby, 3.8. Yet 2021 was a year in which the province imposed a rent freeze. How is that possible? Mostly because when … Read more
Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters Update March 2, 2022 By the time you read this, the first cabin for people experiencing homelessness will have arrived in Hamilton. The demonstration cabin will be in front of the Anglican Cathedral on James Street North. Take a look when you are next downtown. Meanwhile, the HATS team continues … Read more
This past week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed off on a directive which functionally criminalizes existing as a transgender or nonbinary child in that state. The directive, in the form of a letter sent to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services instructs that Department to: “conduct a prompt and thorough investigation” of any … Read more
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
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