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

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!

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/

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

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!

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

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/

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

"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!

"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

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

"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 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

"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

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.

"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

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!

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

📣 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/#HamOnt

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/

It was a wet one yesterday but we were thrilled to celebrate groundbreaking on Kiwanis Homes affordable housing intensification project that will see single family homes converted to fourplexes. We're a proud supporter of Kiwanis through our impact investing.

"Hamilton’s bylaw requires landlords to apply for renovation licences, pay fees, submit documentation and make arrangements for other accommodations for tenants, including for those who want to return once renovations wrap up." @thespec1846.bsky.social #HamOnt www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...

"A new non-profit with a mission to build hundreds of affordable apartments in the coming years for priced-out workers is planning its first project in Hamilton." www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...

Thrilled to celebrate SACHA's 50th anniversary last night with members of the community! Sexual Assault Centre Hamilton has been doing vital work for half a century in #HamOnt and we are proud supporters!