Passionate about creating inclusive communities, where everyone has the opportunity to access affordable and safe housing. Opinions are my own.
Toronto, Ontario
Joined March 2009
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Joshua Benard retweeted
Thrilled to take a look at one of @HabitatGTA’s builds in Oshawa. Can’t wait for Habitat families to move in! Proud of all the work our volunteers and development team are doing to bring this project to life!
The mailperson just dropped off my two copies of 305 Lost Buildings of Canada by @alexbozikovic and Raymond Biesinger. One for my collection and an extra copy will be an Xmas gift for an real estate enthusiast!
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Joshua Benard retweeted
Great to see fundraising for @HabitatGTA today at the Bloor Dufferin site!
Local artists Moe Pramanick and Radha Pithadia were on site painting an art piece and picnic table that will be donated to the new community hub and future local park at Bloor Dufferin!
Investors account for about a fifth of new mortgages in Canada or 20% of properties purchased in recent years! What is this government doing to address this. We need strong policy NOW preventing investors from buying single family homes and condo units. @CMHC_ca @TOAdamVaughan
Joshua Benard retweeted
At Planning & Housing Committee today, Councillor @BradMBradford asked our #AffordableHousing volunteers about the “appropriate use of Minister’s Zoning Orders (#MZO) to accelerate the development of new housing-units” in #TOPoli... this was our response... – at Toronto, Ontario
Joshua Benard retweeted
A rental project takes an innovative approach to affordability bit.ly/3bnwYFo
Joshua Benard retweeted
We are extremely thankful to receive this year's community builder award from @CHRA_ACHRU! It's an honour to be recognized alongside remarkable groups/individuals: @WoodGreenDotOrg, @leilanifarha, and Phil Brown #affordablehousing #canada #homelessness #rural
Does @uofg administration think it can protect the actions of a predator and not expect criticism from faculty? This would have been a good opportunity to show the leadership has learned & changed. it’s probably time to look up the concepts of trust and reconciliation. #tonedeaf
Queen’s track coach fired after criticizing University of Guelph’s handling of Dave Scott-Thomas allegations dlvr.it/RQMw4D
Incredibly sickening to read about the abusive and predatory behaviour that young athletes were subjected to. When will Institutions be held to account for their (passive or active) role in creating an environment where this happens or is tolerated. @uofg @AthleticsCanada
Investigation: She was a running prodigy. He was University of Guelph's powerful star coach. Now she's breaking her silence about why her promising career unravelled. @mdfdoyle reports tgam.ca/39gmRiT
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Joshua Benard retweeted
The @regionofpeel staff report recommends a discontinuation of the existing Habitat for Humanity Grant Agreement program, severely jeopardizing our ability to deliver critical affordable housing solutions to #PeelRegion.
Joshua Benard retweeted
Diamond Corp and Kilmer Group are named Habitat for Humanity GTA’s 2019 Developer Partners of the Year at #BILDChairsDinner. @HabitatGTA @Diamond_Corp
Joshua Benard retweeted
Giving Tuesday is just around the corner! At Habitat for Humanity Canada, we believe everyone deserves a safe and decent place to live, both locally and globally. This #GivingTuesdayCA, donate to @habitatcanada & help local families build brighter futures. habitat.ca/donate
Joshua Benard retweeted
Located at Bloor and Dufferin.
We are very excited to be a part of a $17 million land trust to create affordable housing in Toronto. We've put a great deal of thought into how we can engage with the needs of Toronto, a city we are proud to call home.
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Joshua Benard retweeted
Proud to announce our collaboration with
@CDDevelopments, Metropia, @stclare_housing, @buildbloor and the @cityoftoronto through @anabailaoTO on a historic $17 million land trust to create new affordable housing for Toronto residents. globenewswire.com/news-relea… #affordablehousingto
Joshua Benard retweeted
What a remarkable transformation! 🏘️🙌
This #TransformationTuesday we're reflecting on our #PineryTrailBuild. We've come a long way!
We're working on the finishing touches of our 50 home build - our largest one to date! Thank you to all our volunteers & our construction crew for their hard work. #HabitatBuildDay
Joshua Benard retweeted
Learn how we’re teaming up with developers like @mytributehome and @TheDanielsCorp to deliver Habitat homes in urban neighbourhoods. Developers in the GTA take note! There are tangible benefits to partnering with us on your new builds. #affordablehousingTO theglobeandmail.com/real-est…
Joshua Benard retweeted
After years of hard work, listening to communities and working with them we are so happy to be able to release our toolkit!
The creation of this Guide was funded in part by: the GoC's Homelessness Partnering Strategy & CMHC Affordable Housing Innovation Fund.
Thank you to everyone that has supported me and thanks to my @ARDNetwork family for making the last 4 years fun, meaningful and most importantly; possible!
I look forward to watching the ARDN team take things to the next level!
The last 4 years have been a life changing journey. I have learned so much about the challenges that face #ruralcommunities and I am grateful that I had the opportunity to meet so many inspiring people who are working incredible hard to make a difference