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Hamilton Community Foundation
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Hamilton Community Foundation was founded in 1954 and is Ontario's oldest community foundation. Our mission is to drive positive change by connecting diverse people, ideas and resources towards a vibrant, diverse and inclusive Hamilton.
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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
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
www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca
January 23, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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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/
January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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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
Hamilton lands $750K to help homeless veterans
Federal funding will be put toward case management, rent supplements.
www.thespec.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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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
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.
www.thespec.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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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!
January 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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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
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.
www.thespec.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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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/
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
www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca
January 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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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
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.
www.thespec.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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"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
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.
www.thespec.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Merry Christmas to all those celebrating in #HamOnt!
December 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Wishing a joyous Hanukkah to all those observing, on this final day of celebration!
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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"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
Overnight warming space to open at downtown Hamilton church
St. Matthew’s House to operate winter respite service starting Friday.
www.thespec.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Great news! And free access with a library card!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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.
www.cbc.ca
December 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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"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/...
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 ...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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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
‘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.
www.thespec.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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"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
Hamilton launching acquisition pilot to preserve ‘at risk’ affordable rentals
Money is for a new pilot program to help non-profits buy apartment blocks
www.thespec.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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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!
December 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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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
December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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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
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.
urbantoronto.ca
December 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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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.
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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"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
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.
www.thespec.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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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/
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…
www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca
December 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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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!
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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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
CityHousing Hamilton aims to build 900 homes in 10 years
Officials unveil new development strategy called Future Foundations.
www.thespec.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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📣 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/
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
www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca
November 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM