Hamilton Community Foundation

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Due to inclement weather, our office is closed today. However, you can still reach us online with your questions! Stay safe and warm #HamOnt!

"Several months into their stays — after extended bouts with unsheltered homelessness — they say that stability has set them on the path to housing." Though not a permanent solution to housing, tiny shelters are an important step for many people. ❤️ thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

Have an idea for getting kids to play outdoors? Free to Play provides funding to deliver creative programs that engage children in outdoor play. Deadline for applications is February 24! #HamOnt hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/grants/freetop…

The more people getting into permanent housing, the better! We're glad to see this progress. #HamOnt thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

"The 'point-in-time' enumeration tallied 1,304 people in emergency shelters, domestic violence shelters, transitional housing and those living outside." thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

Merry Christmas to all those celebrating in #HamOnt!

Wishing a joyous Hanukkah to all those observing, on this final day of celebration!

"The drop-in space is expected to open Friday at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church at James and Jackson streets." #HamOnt @smh_hamilton thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

Great news! And free access with a library card! cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

"It’s become a space for a marginalized people to build community and mutual support, says Autumn Getty, who helps organize the program through her job as a community development worker and 2SLGBTQ+ client advocate at Compass Community Health." cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

We love seeing these good news stories about affordable housing! Congratulations @SMH_Hamilton! #HamOnt thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

"Hamilton is launching a $5.5-million initiative to help non-profits buy apartment buildings before for-profit players scoop them up and jack their affordable rents." thespec.com/news/hamilton-…

Tune in to an all new #VitalSigns tonight at 7:30pm. Sarah Matushita of the @HamCommFdn sits down with Adam Sweedman and Sean Botham from CityHousing Hamilton to talk about what they have been up to. Watch on CABLE 14 📺 & cable14.com 💻 #vitalsigns #c14

Affordable housing is a team effort. Last week we met with community foundations in SW Ontario to talk about how we can fund the construction & acquisition of supportive & affordable housing. Proud and honoured to be doing this collective work!

If you're looking to get in touch with us over the holidays, please note our office hours. Wishing everyone a warm and safe holiday season! #HamOnt

We're excited to see progress on the building that we'll call home! #HamOnt urbantoronto.ca/news/2025/12/r…

We were at City Hall yesterday talking about an affordable housing acquisition strategy. HCF and the City of #HamOnt have a strong history of working together on issues facing Hamiltonians including housing.

"Council votes 9-2 to make the pilot program permanent, citing protections against mould, pests and unsafe units." @thespec #HamOnt thespec.com/news/council/h…

It's Giving Tuesday! A day to reset and focus on generosity. Please consider supporting one of the many incredible charitable orgs in #HamOnt. You can also support HCF's Community Fund that helps us work towards the city's greater good. hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/giving/communi…