Affordable Housing

We’re Losing Low-Cost Homes

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A decade ago, 28 per cent of all homes in Hamilton were worth less than $250,000.  —–>  Today, just 3 per cent are. In 2013, 88 per cent were worth less than a half million dollars. —->  Today, just 11 per cent.  At the top end, a decade ago, fewer than 1 per cent of … Read more

Through the Roof Rent Increases Demand Action. 

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Here’s a SHORT, EASY ACTION that will make a difference:    CUT and PASTE THIS MESSAGE and EMAIL TO:  Paul.Calandra@pc.ola.org, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing  premier@pc.ola.org, Premier of Ontario  ⭐ Personalize your message if you wish.       Dear Premier Ford (send separately) Dear Minister Calandra:  The province needs to stop allowing unlimited … Read more

Listening Circle Follow-Up

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Following the service on February 18th concerned members of the congregation gathered in Fellowship Hall and shared their thoughts about the Encampment Policy and Protocols at our church. Below is an extensive list of what the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton is doing to advocate for and how we support organizations that work with our … Read more

In 60 Seconds, You Can Urge Ottawa to Reduce Homelessness and Build More Affordable Housing

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The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness has created a campaign for good housing measures in this spring’s federal budget. And you can join the campaign in about one minute. Step 1. Go to https://action.caeh.ca/federal_budget_2024?utm_campaign=e_news_blast_20022024&utm_medium=email&utm_source=caeh Step 2. Cut and paste the following words at the end of point #1 in the text you will find on … Read more