Habitat Services currently has a limited number of operating subsidies available and we are also developing a waitlist of housing providers interested in the Habitat program. To submit an expression of interest, complete the following survey. We are looking for:
Habitat Services has been asked by the City of Toronto to assist with the provision of housing for the relocation of residents of the Seaton House shelter, which is currently slated to close for redevelopment at the end of 2019. Assessments of current Seaton House residents have suggested that up to 40% could live successfully in a community setting in a Board and Care environment. We are now able to formally request Expressions of Interest from providers willing to make available up to 150 units of permanent supportive housing with access to on-site supports by the end of 2019. The housing units must, […]
2017 marks Habitat’s 30th Anniversary! We also celebrated one year of the FRESH program. To read a copy of the 2016-2017 Habitat Services Annual Report, click here.
Show Toronto what is important to you! Habitat Services has been working with the MYTORONTO project to assist and facilitate engagement workshops for the upcoming MYTORONTO Photography & Calendar contest. The workshops cover photography, writing, public speaking, and much more! The last workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 from 10 am to 12 noon. The MYTORONTO Contest Event will be held on Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 at the Ryerson School of Image Arts, 122 Bond Street, from 11:30am to 2pm! For those interested in becoming a MYTORONTO Calendar Vendor and make some extra money, join us for a Vendor Workshop on November 8th […]
2015/16 was full of new experiences and initiatives for Habitat Services! We conducted a one year review of the self-contained units pilot, we partnered with the Gerstein Centre to expand their FRESH program to 4 Habitat-supported homes, and two members of the management team participated in a capacity building Learning Circle, led by InWithForward for 6 months. To read a copy of the Habitat Services 2015-16 annual report, click here.
This year has been a busy one so far! In February 2015, Habitat partnered with Working For Change to provide a 12 week pre-employment program for 10 consumers/survivors/tenants looking to gain skills to work in the social service sector. In March 2015, Habitat launched a self-contained apartment pilot for current tenants living in Habitat funded homes wishing to move to a more independent and affordable housing option. To read a copy of the Habitat Services 2014-15 annual report, click here.
Habitat Services focused on a tenant satisfaction consultation, owner consultation, and a menu project in 2013-14. To read a copy of Habitat’s 2013-14 annual report, click here.
In 2012, Habitat Services celebrated 25 years of service! To read a copy of Habitat’s 2012-13 annual report, click here.
In 2010, Habitat Services led a community based research project entitled Breaking Ground: Peer Support for Congregate Living Settings which was funded by the Wellesley Institute (WI). In partnership with the Ontario Council of Alternative Businesses (Now called Working for Change) as well as the Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre (PARC), Habitat Services conducted community based research to consider the support needs of tenants and the employment of consumer/survivors/peers in a housing support role. The research included interviews with current and former Habitat tenants, Peer Support Workers at various agencies and agency representatives managing Peer Support Programs. The research findings were made available to […]
In 2009, the Ontario Council of Alternative Businesses (Now called Working for Change) led a community based research project in partnership with Habitat Services and funded by the Wellesley Institute (WI). The aim of this project was to engage Habitat tenants, both as researchers and as participants in focus groups, to provide qualitative evidence regarding tenant employment. In addition to building the capacity of Habitat Services as an organization using qualitative research to promote recovery, this project also provided transferable skills to five tenants living in Habitat funded homes through training as research assistants. Through the facilitation of five focus groups, […]
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