02/25/2026
Trinity Coptic Foundation Among Charities Receiving York Region Community Housing Supply Grant
York Region Press Release on Dec 22, 2025: https://www.york.ca/newsroom/media-release/community-housing-grant-increases-302-million
The Community Housing Supply Grant provides capital funding to non-profit and co-operative organizations to create affordable housing through new construction, redevelopment or conversion of non-residential buildings.
A call for applications for the grant was issued in May 2025. Five successful projects, representing 536 units, with 288 units below market-rent, include:
Trinity Coptic Foundation in the Town of Newmarket
“Increasing affordable housing in York Region requires shared commitment, and the Region is leading the way through innovative, locally driven solutions and strong partnerships,” said Town of Newmarket Mayor John Taylor, Chair of the Region’s Housing and Homelessness Committee. “We know we can’t do this on our own, however, supporting organizations with common goals can help advance these important projects to provide more affordable housing in all of our communities.”