What's New

October 9, 2009
Toronto Community Housing wins Canada's Top 100 Employer Award for 2010 On October 8, 2009, Toronto Community Housing was publicly recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2010 by Maclean's magazine. This is the second year in a row that we have been recognized for our commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.

September 30, 2009
CBC and CP24 coverage of the KaBOOM! Playground project (video) On Thursday, September 24th, volunteers from Home Depot, the non-profit organization KaBOOM!, tenants and staff from Toronto Community Housing, transformed an empty space into a new playground for children in the Blake Boultbee community.

September 22, 2009
Toronto Community Housing supports Social Enterprise through ENP-TO The Enterprising Non-Profits Program provides matching grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations that are exploring the development of business activities for the dual purpose of generating revenue and furthering their mission.

September 19, 2009
Community recipe project stirs enthusiasm Alexandra Park residents collaborate on a local recipe booklet that's a key component of an innovative partnership called Recipe for Community, a grassroots initiative designed to bring generations together while beautifying the area and building community.

September 19, 2009
The new face of public housing With its green roof and high-tech features, the 110-unit Toronto Community Housing rental building at 92 Carlton St., "doesn't look like public housing and it's built better than most condominiums."

September 14, 2009
Chief Administrative Officer for Toronto Community Housing Toronto Community Housing is pleased to announce that Mitzie Hunter will assume the role of Chief Administrative Officer effective October 19, 2009.

September 4, 2009
Tenants start moving into 501 Adelaide Street East On Friday September 4, families started moving into the new building at 501 Adelaide Street East.

August 27, 2009
Can you help KaBOOM!?

The Blake Boultbee community is getting a new playground on September 24 thanks to KaBOOM! and the Home Depot. There will be almost 300 people there to put up a new playground in one day! We need your help to feed these volunteers!

August 13, 2009
Take BAC (17)

The City of Toronto's community beautification program, Take BAC (Beautiful And Clean) 13 initiative launched two summers ago for 13 teams of youth from the City's 13 priority neighbourhoods. Since then, Toronto Community Housing outdoor spaces have been refreshed with new coats of paint, flowers and perennials, and creatively designed landscapes.

August 14, 2009
New bicycles help build great neighbourhood Children in Swansea Mews benefit from donation of bicycles and helmets.