Non-Profit Housing Corporation
The Non-Profit Housing Corporation was established in 1992 to develop and promote affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities.
Since then it has worked to ensure that all its projects, service providers and development partners meet the high quality and standards of Ontario March of Dimes' Independent Living Programs.
The corporation is currently seeking other useful and unique models that provide opportunities to create financially viable and accessible housing.
For more information or to apply for accommodation, please contact nphc@marchofdimes.ca
Read more about the Non-Profit Housing Corporation and its congregate care homes in its Annual Report.
Locations:
Wade Hampton House
A new congregate care home opened Fall 2011 in the City of Sudbury that integrates safe and accessible
housing for 10 residents with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI). In addition to in-home care, the Wade Hampton
House also offers day programs and community outreach. Previous to 2011, there was little support for people with ABI in north eastern Ontario and this new home has brought much-needed service and community support. For housing or service inquiries, please call Ruth McDonald at 1-888-260-5269.
For housing or service inquiries, please call Ruth McDonald at 1-888-260-5269 or email rmcdonald@marchofdimes.ca.
This project is the culmination of a partnership with Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, FedNor, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, North East Local Health Integration Network Funding comes from eight different sources, including:
- Ontario March of Dimes Non-Profit Housing Corporation (NPHC)
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
- FedNor
- North East Local Health Integration Network
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
- Bishop Alexander Carter Foundation
Jean and Howard Caine Apartments
The Jean and Howard Caine Apartments in Oakville, a 59-unit apartment building with 24 specially designed support care units. Here more than 40 people with physical needs are served on a 24-hour, 7-day a week basis.
Meynell House
Meynell House, a six-unit building at 30 St. Lawrence Street in downtown Toronto, which offers supportive care for 10 residents. This residence was named in honour of the longstanding contribution of the late David Meynell, a past March of Dimes Board Member. Click Here to view photos of the naming event.
Standing Oaks
A six bedroom Standing Oaks facility in Sarnia for the medically fragile, with 24 hour on-site attendant care.
Jason's House
Founded in 1991, Jason's House is a single-family home which houses four people with high care needs. They receive 24-hour on-call service in a quiet residential community, in a building managed by a volunteer committee of residents, friends and family.
March of Dimes loses a Cherished Friend, Jason Sooley Masters
January 7, 1970 - April 8, 2012
It is with deep sadness that March of Dimes announces the passing of Jason Sooley Masters. Jason was instrumental in the creation of 'Jason's House', a part of the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Corporation, which endeavours to offer sustainable, affordable independent living for people with disabilities. This past Easter Sunday, April 8, Jason passed away peacefully at home.
Jason had multiple congenital disabilities that severely limited his mobility and left him non-verbal, but did not affect his intelligence. He had a bright, active mind, and grew up much-loved by his adoptive family. When he turned 18, wanting his independence as any young adult, Jason and his family sought a home where he would be well-cared for, and where he could easily access his community. 'Jason's House' celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2011, realizing Jason's dream of a home where he, and others like him, could live full, independent lives.
Jason was an active participant in many March of Dimes programs, including the Breaking the ICE Conference, where he was a mentor for many other young adults who use augmentative communication devices.
His passing is a great loss for both the residents and staff of Jason's House.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of Jason, please click here.