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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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Thousands of individuals and families are without permanent homes or adequate temporary living facilities in Ottawa. How do we make a difference in our community? We look beyond city shelters, and into the future. 
We talk to people to find out how they live and what they need to feel healthy, safe, empowered, and successful. We design solutions based on long-term needs — and long lives. We don’t want to be around forever, but we want affordable housing to become the norm.

vision

The vision of MHI is to lead in developing a greater understanding of, and commitment to, the expansion of innovative housing-related solutions within inclusive communities.

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 70 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 179 units, housing between 300 and 400 people,  at four different property sites: Blake House, The Haven, Kent House, and Somerset Gardens. 

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  • ABOUT
    • NEWSLETTERS >
      • MEDIA
    • MISSION & HISTORY
    • FAQ
    • OUR PROPERTIES >
      • THE HAVEN
      • DREAM LEBRETON FLATS
      • THE ANDY CARSWELL BUILDING
      • SOMERSET GARDENS
      • BLAKE HOUSE
      • KENT HOUSE
    • OUR POLICIES
    • ANNUAL REPORTS & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    • HOMELESSNESS >
      • MHI RESEARCH
      • GLOBAL GOALS
    • LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
    • CONTACT US
  • WAYS TO 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
      • MHI 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
    • VOLUNTEER >
      • GAY RICHARDSON VOLUNTEER AWARD
    • REQUEST A PRESENTATION
    • HOST A COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER
    • CAREERS
  • MHI COMMUNITY
    • BOARD >
      • MHI BOARD PRIVATE PAGE
    • TENANTS
    • MEMBERS
    • STAFF
    • PATRONS
    • PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
  • DREAM LEBRETON FLATS
    • CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
    • CATCH THE ACE
  • THE ANCHOR
  • BLOG