Affordable Housing

More than 220 people registered for the housing event Tuesday, organized by the affordable housing teams of our church and St. Paul’s United Church, Dundas. You will be able to find the recording on the Affordable Housing Team webpage. We’ll summarize Dr. Carolyn Whitzman’s message next week.

The Affordable Housing Team held a draw during last Sunday’s Spring Festival. The prize was a delightful log house birdhouse donated by team member Thomas Jones. And the winner was Gloria Geller. Thanks to Thomas and to those who dropped by our table. 

Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters (HATS) movie night features award-winning documentary “Someone Lives Here” The documentary “Someone Lives Here” is a film about a young carpenter Khaleel Seivwright (left) who built insulated life-saving tiny shelters for people sleeping outside in Toronto Parks. He got international attention—and staunch opposition from Toronto City Hall. The documentary, directed … Read more

Ricardo Tranjan of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, is creating a lot of discussion among housing activists with his book, The Tenant Class.  He will be at The Casbah, 306 King Street West, Hamilton, on June 8th for the Hamilton launch of the book. His remarks will be followed by a panel of local … Read more

Tuesday June 6, 7-8:30 pm on Zoom Presentation by Dr. Carolyn Whitzman. Followed by a brief question and answer session. Event Summary: Based on recent research in Canada, Europe and Singapore, Prof. Whitzman will discuss what she has learned about building significant numbers of attractive, affordable non-profit housing units and expanding housing opportunities. And she … Read more