Hamilton Community Foundation

With goal of 6,000 units, Hamilton non-profits urge council to maintain housing funds City dollars help coalition “keep moving momentum forward,” chair says amid city budget talks.

Getting more affordable housing built requires "all hands on deck". Let's keep the momentum going. 🏢🏘️🌇 #HamOnt

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/hamilton-housing-homelessness-affordable/article_ca9f14b7-5e29-520c-a431-074f60e996ab.html

Student Awards program The portal is now open. Submit your application for a Student Award here. NOTE: The Chaney-Ensign Bursary Fund program is now known as Student Awards

Students of #HamOnt, just a few days left -- get your applications for our Student Awards program in by February 2!
https://www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/studentawards

Vital Signs: Children's mental health Mental health challenges affect people of all ages. For children and youth, these challenges can be especially acute, as they

On this episode of Vital Signs, Sarah Matsushita sits down with Dr. Michelle Hayes, interim executive director at Lynwood Charlton Centre to talk about children and youth mental health. @cable14.bsky.social https://www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/vital-signs-childrens-mental-health/

Due to weather conditions, our offices are closed today. If you need to reach us, contact us online. Stay warm #HamOnt!

Student Awards program The portal is now open. Submit your application for a Student Award here. NOTE: The Chaney-Ensign Bursary Fund program is now known as Student Awards

We can help pay for school!

Students of #HamOnt, get you applications for our Student Awards program in by February 2!
https://www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/studentawards

Want to listen to community stories on the go? Check out our Future Intended podcast to hear about what's going on in our community.
https://www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/podcast/

Hamilton lands $750K to help homeless veterans Federal funding will be put toward case management, rent supplements.

Great to see these additional supports for people experiencing homelessness in #HamOnt.
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/homelessness-veterans-hamilton-housing/article_bedd51b5-79a4-5123-9aeb-79b264cd0efc.html

New non-profit-led research centre a ‘tool for action’ in Hamilton Hamilton non-profits Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg, Refuge Newcomer Health, and YWCA Hamilton have launched a new community-driven research centre aimed at making knowledge and learning more accessible and equitable.

Great news on this new centre that will foster research and collaboration to benefit diverse communtities. We're glad to support! #HamOnt
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/community-research-centre/article_27b00545-497e-55b9-be79-8148dad30d94.html

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

Hope in a tiny cabin: Residents say modular shelter project has ‘done wonders’ to help them escape homelessness Residents say contentious project in Hamilton’s Barton-Tiffany lands provide safe space to stabilize, work on housing and improve their health after living outdoors.

Though not a permanent solution to housing, tiny shelters are an important step for many people.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/homelessness-tiny-cabins/article_5c927611-ead1-5105-ba0d-93ee94ecf5cf.html

Free to Play Hamilton Community Foundation is excited to launch Free to Play in Hamilton through Free to Play, we’re supporting community projects that help kids

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
https://www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/grants/freetoplay/

21 residents have left Hamilton’s temporary shelters for permanent housing, city says An evaluation of the Barton Street West outdoor shelter project is before city council next week.

The more people getting into permanent housing, the better. We're glad to see this progress. #HamOnt
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/housing-homelessness-hamilton-ontario/article_e74464c6-dd9f-56a8-8809-48334944ce99.html

Latest Hamilton homeless snapshot underscores ‘significant’ ongoing crisis The “point-in-time” exercise tallied 1,304 people without housing, which is a low estimate of the landscape, the city says.

"The 'point-in-time' enumeration tallied 1,304 people in emergency shelters, domestic violence shelters, transitional housing and those living outside."
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/homelessness-housing-hamilton-crisis-ontario/article_735f29a7-8134-578e-8eed-6231a9df526a.html

Merry Christmas to all those celebrating in #HamOnt!

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

Overnight warming space to open at downtown Hamilton church St. Matthew’s House to operate winter respite service starting Friday.

"The drop-in space is expected to open Friday at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church at James and Jackson streets." #HamOnt
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/homelessness-hamilton-winter-shelters-downtown/article_d38effb3-8c01-5198-9b23-9b4c4af637f9.html

Hamilton Children's Museum set to reopen in New Year after being closed since 2020 | CBC News The museum, at Gage Park, will relaunch on Jan. 10, with new interactive exhibits, hands-on galleries and renovated spaces.

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

Hamilton's trans food bank is a place to get essentials — where 'their identity is welcome,’ says organizer | CBC News The Neighbour to Neighbour Centre’s trans and non-binary grocery program, which offers free food and household products to community members once a month, began with a simple question – how do we get ...

"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." 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

‘We’re saving 15 lives’: St. Matt’s celebrates opening of affordable apartments The six-storey building on Barton Street East is for Black and Indigenous residents struggling with homelessness.

We love seeing these good news stories about affordable housing! Congratulations St. Matts! #HamOnt
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/affordable-housing-open-barton-street/article_17686536-6a41-55d3-a5de-7ddeceb055d3.html

Hamilton launching acquisition pilot to preserve ‘at risk’ affordable rentals Money is for a new pilot program to help non-profits buy apartment blocks

"Through such purchases, the aim is to maintain affordability in 100 rental units over the two-year pilot project." Hamilton Spectator
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/plan-to-help-non-profits-buy-apartment-buildings/article_e6257e25-4d8f-5e42-9952-3333eb7a529f.html

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

Restoration Advances on Hamilton’s Heritage Coppley Buildings | UrbanToronto Work continues on Core Urban’s adaptive reuse of the heritage Coppley Buildings in Hamilton, transforming a pre-Confederation limestone structure and its 1911 red-brick companion into a boutique hotel, commercial spaces, and new rental housing.

We're excited to see progress on the building that we'll call home! #HamOnt
https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2025/12/restoration-advances-hamiltons-heritage-coppley-buildings.59976

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.

Hamilton city politicians back permanent rental housing licensing despite landlord pushback Council votes 9-2 to make the pilot program permanent, citing protections against mould, pests and unsafe units.

"Council votes 9-2 to make the pilot program permanent, citing protections against mould, pests & unsafe units." #HamOnt
https://www.thespec.com/news/council/hamilton-city-politicians-back-permanent-rental-housing-licensing-despite-landlord-pushback/article_4a5f076c-f254-5b72-9d3c-2b231593b176.html

Community Fund loading... Join us in creating a vibrant and inclusive Hamilton by contributing to our Community Fund, Hamilton’s community endowment. This fund allows us to tackle Hamilton’s most pressing issues now and into the future. For more than a decade, our Community Fund granting has focused on poverty red…

It's Giving Tuesday! A day to reset & 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.
https://www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/giving/community-fund/

This past week, we were so happy to join community in celebrating 50 years of St. Matts in #HamOnt. What an incredible milestone and what amazing work over the decades. Congrats!

CityHousing Hamilton aims to build 900 homes in 10 years Officials unveil new development strategy called Future Foundations.

Great news for #HamOnt! Look out for a Vital Signs episode coming soon where we'll sit down w/CityHousing Hamilton to talk about affordable housing.
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/cityhousing-hamilton-aims-to-build-900-homes-in-10-years/article_db127102-1ec5-5e5d-959a-3458d6be7580.html

Free to Play Hamilton Community Foundation is excited to launch Free to Play in Hamilton through Free to Play, we’re supporting community projects that help kids

📣 We’re thrilled to launch Free to Play in #HamOnt! Free to Play funds local projects that help kids unplug and reconnect with nature, friends, and their imaginations. #FreeToPlay

Local organizations can apply now: https://www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/grants/freetoplay/

Hamilton Community Foundation to support local outdoor play projects in Hamilton through Free to Play Hamilton Community Foundation is excited to launch Free to Play here in Hamilton. Through Free to Play, we’re supporting community projects that help kids

We're excited to bring Free to Play to #HamOnt! Free to Play is a funding program that supports outdoor play for children. Check out more details here⬇️ https://www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca/hamilton-community-foundation-to-support-local-outdoor-play-projects-in-hamilton-through-free-to-play/