TCHC moves toward a more tenant-centric focus in 2018

TCHC will continue to improve service delivery for tenants in 2018. This year, TCHC will invest a record $300 million in capital repair renewal, implement an enhanced fire life safety program and introduce a new tenant framework. These initiatives will help TCHC improve living conditions, safety and service delivery for tenants.

Following the 2017 tenant survey, TCHC will conduct regular tenant surveys to get real-time insights into the organization’s service delivery for tenants and identify priorities for service enhancements. 

“Our goal is to make TCHC a more tenant-centric, responsive and accountable social housing provider, and an organization the entire city can be proud of,” President and CEO Kathy Milsom said. “We are committed to building a positive work environment and a culture dedicated to delivering responsive service, greater accountability for results, and continued improvement of our service delivery and financial performance.”

Tenants: Interested in serving on TCHC’s Board of Directors?

As part of the Tenants First implementation plan, City Council has approved an interim process to select two tenant members to serve on the TCHC Board of Directors. Tenants wishing to serve on the board for the upcoming two-year term can express their interest to the City through its Public Appointments process. Tenants must be over the age of 18 to apply. The deadline is March 4. The City is holding information sessions for interested tenants over the next two weeks.

TCHC accepting applications for new affordable rental units in Regent Park

One-, two-, and three-bedroom affordable rental housing units at 50 Regent Park Blvd. and 21 Tubman Ave. in Regent Park will be ready for occupancy by summer 2018.

This includes 47 affordable rental units in 50 Regent Park Blvd., available in the spring, and 12 affordable rental units in 21 Tubman Ave., available in the summer.

Toronto Community Housing’s system to allocate the affordable rental units, which will be overseen by the City of Toronto, gives every eligible household on the applicant list an equal chance to rent a unit. The deadline to apply is February 28, by 4:30 p.m. eastern standard time.

Donate to support postsecondary education for our city’s young leaders

Now in its 16th year, the Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship Program has awarded over $973,000 in scholarships to 362 youth from across Toronto.

The program is a joint partnership between Toronto Community Housing and Scadding Court Community Centre. With the support of corporations, community partners and individuals, the program annually awards scholarships for postsecondary education or vocational training to high school students or recent graduates involved in anti-racism, diversity or community-building activities in their communities. Last year, more than $137,500 in scholarships were awarded to 45 youth from across the city. The deadline to apply is February 23, 2018. 

Each scholarship recipient receives up to $4,000 towards postsecondary education or vocational training costs. Toronto Community Housing always welcomes new donors to help even more students achieve their dreams and continue on the path of success.

If you’d like more information about the program or about how to make a donation, please contact Debra Shaw at debra.shaw@torontohousing.ca. Supporting our young people is an investment towards building a strong future for Toronto and Canada.

Upcoming events 

February 15, 20, 22 and 27: TCHC Tenant Board Director information sessions
February 19: Offices are closed for the Family Day holiday
February 23: Board of Directors meeting 
February 23: Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship application deadline 
February 28: Regent Park affordable rental unit application deadline 
March 4: TCHC Tenant Board Director application deadline

Dates and events are subject to change.