What You Can Do
Locating Existing Affordable Rental Units
We need help identifying affordable units available for rent. We are
currently developing two lists:
- Registry of affordable units in Kitchener/Waterloo
If you have a room or apartment in your home or rental
building please register with our Affordable Unit Registry. The
registry is a free service aimed at matching landlords with prospective
tenants. Many of the individuals we work with receive Social
Assistance and therefore have only $325 to $350 to spend on rent.
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- Does anyone in your community rent affordable rooms or apartments?
- Would anyone be willing to offer temporary shelter for homeless women?
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List of people willing to offer temporary shelter (less than 2 weeks)
We occasionally need temporary spaces for people to stay while they look for
more permanent housing. Arrangements would be made on a case-by-case
basis. If you or anyone you know would consider opening their home in
this way please contact us.
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Creation of New Affordable Rental Units
- Could you lower rent on some rental units you own?
- Would you consider building affordable units in your home?
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Many "affordable" units are still unaffordable for those on Social Assistance
who receive a maximum housing allowance of $350 as an individual or $525 as a
couple. If you currently have rooms or apartments for rent, consider
renting some or all of them as affordable housing units at these rates.
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Donation of Furniture and Housing Goods
Worth a Second Look accepts donations of furniture and other housing goods to distribute to newly housed individuals and families. The items most needed are good, used:
- Beds
- Dressers
- Pots and Pans
- Small Appliances such as toasters and tea kettles
If you have items to donate, please call (519) 569-7566. Pick-up can be arranged if necessary.
For more information, contact the Housing Desk at (519) 743-1151 ext. 117 or by email.
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