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mission & history

Who we are

When one person or one family has a safe, adequate, and affordable place to call home, their lives are changed. But when entire communities and cities like Ottawa provide housing and basic social services to the poor, the country is positively changed.

Multifaith Housing Initiative exists for one purpose, and it’s as simple as our name: we want all people to have safe, continuous affordable housing, and when they do, our job will be done. We want housing to be affordable in Ottawa — ​for everyone.  
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The current story in Ottawa is that thousands of individuals and families are without permanent homes or adequate temporary living facilities. How do we #MakeADifference? We’re looking beyond city shelters, and into the future. 
We’re talking to people to find out how they live and what they need to feel healthy, safe, empowered, and successful. We’re designing solutions based on long-term needs — and long lives. We don’t want to be around forever, but we want affordable housing to be.

Our mission

Our mission is to provide and promote safe, affordable, and well-maintained housing in inclusive communities, and to mobilize resources for these purposes. 

our history

In 2001, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa and other Christian churches came together with Jewish and Muslim communities to take action against the rising problem of homelessness  and lack of affordable housing in the city of Ottawa. 

The Multifaith Housing Initiative of Ottawa  was established as a Canadian nonprofit charitable organization in 2002, which has grown into a coalition of over 80 faith communities including Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindu, Unitarians, Baha’i and other faiths from across the city of Ottawa. These members are dedicated to achieving MHI’s goal to create more affordable housing in Ottawa while promoting tolerance and respect among residents of all faiths.

Currently, MHI owns a total of 139 units, housing between 300 and 400 people,  at five different property sites: Blake House, the Haven, Kent House, Somerset Gardens, and Veterans' House: the Andy Carswell Building.

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  • ABOUT
    • NEWS >
      • IN THE NEWS
      • NEWSLETTERS
    • MISSION & HISTORY
    • FAQ
    • OUR PROPERTIES
    • OUR POLICIES
    • ANNUAL REPORTS & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    • HOMELESSNESS >
      • MHI RESEARCH
      • GLOBAL GOALS
    • LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
    • CONTACT US
  • DONATE
    • DONATE ONLINE
    • DONATE BY MAIL, PHONE OR IN PERSON
    • DONATE BY DIRECT DEPOSIT (EFT)
    • STOCKS & SECURITIES
    • PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM
    • GOVERNMENT OF CANADA WORKPLACE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN
    • COOKBOOKS FUNDRAISER
  • GET INVOLVED
    • EVENTS >
      • ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
      • TULIPATHON
      • NATIONAL HOUSING DAY
    • VOLUNTEER >
      • GAY RICHARDSON VOLUNTEER AWARD
    • BOOK A SPEAKER
    • RUN A FUNDRAISER
    • CAREERS
  • MHI COMMUNITY
    • BOARD >
      • MHI BOARD PRIVATE PAGE
    • TENANTS
    • MEMBERS
    • STAFF
    • PATRONS
    • PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
  • VETERANS' HOUSE
    • ABOUT VETERANS' HOUSE
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