MEMBERS
YWCA Saskatoon
YWCA Saskatoon is a welcoming and vibrant community-based organization that provides preventative and emergent services to women and their families. YWCA has a strong commitment to diversity, respect, integrity, communication and teamwork. The organization’s programs and services honour their commitment to women’s issue through advocacy work that aims to advance reconciliation, independence, wellness and equal opportunity. Programs & services include:
Crisis Shelter & Residence:
YWCA Saskatoon’s Crisis Shelter offers up to 30 days of emergency shelter for women and children in need of a safe place to stay. This includes clients dealing with domestic abuse, homelessness, addiction and mental health issues.
YWCA also offers long-term assistance through their Turning Points transitional housing program. Turning Points provides a safe and supportive environment for women to build stable, fulfilling and independent lives.
The organization’s youth program, Margaret’s Place, provides a safe space for young people aged 16-21 to learn practical life skills, along with developing tools for building and maintaining physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Employment & Learning Centre:
PowerUP
Women Shifting Gears
Career Moves
Trade Journey
Job Search Program & Job Finding Club
Childcare Centre:
62 spot childcare and development space.
Fitness on 25th:
Community-based fitness space providing support to wraparound services through health and wellness programming.
Contact Information
510 – 25th Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7K 4A7
Phone: (306) 244-7034
Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan (EFSK) is a non-profit organization serving women and gender-diverse adults who are criminalized or at risk of criminalization. We tear down barriers to justice and equity through advocacy, cultural teachings, and practical support. With our work, EFSK is a leading advocate, a trusted partner, and a reliable provider of fully integrated wraparound supports for our community. We contribute to a flourishing community by empowering individuals to combat criminalization, housing insecurity, and colonialism. We dream of a world where imprisonment is a thing of the past, all voices are heard, and all people have the community, resources, and safety they need to flourish.
Our services include diversion programs, advocacy, and reintegration support. We target systemic barriers arising from factors like racism, poverty, addiction, mental health, abuse, and incarceration. Incorporated in 1981, EFSK provides outreach, cultural programming, court support, bail planning, reintegration aid, and record suspensions. Expanding our offerings, we now include sober living beds in Regina, outpatient addiction programs and rent subsidies as part of our commitment to making a positive impact for community.
Contact Information
301 39 23rd St E
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0H6
Phone: (306) 934-4606
Sun Ridge Residential Inc.
Established in 1981, Sun Ridge Residential has been a driving force in transforming the building industry. With a mission to promote low-carbon, more affordable, healthier, and energy-efficient homes, we continue to help home builders and homeowners through innovative solutions and friendly service.
Sun Ridge is proud to have been leaders and supporters of programs such as the Affordable New Home Development Foundation. This program provided 350 affordable housing units and created new lending policy for banks and mortgage insurers.
Certified by Natural Resources Canada as a Service Organization, Sun Ridge employs a team of professional Energy Advisors. They offer pre-build analyses, technical training, home labeling, energy evaluations, onsite inspections, and consulting services. We work with home builders, community associations, government agencies, and homeowners to promote a sustainable future and healthier housing.
As active members of home builders’ associations for over 40 years, we understand the housing challenges in Saskatchewan and are excited to be a part of solutions.
Contact Information
103 – 2103 Airport Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7L 6W2
Phone: 306-665-2525
Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association
The Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association has served as the expert voice of the residential construction industry in Saskatoon and area since 1955. We represent professionals who include new home builders, renovators, land developers, trade contractors, product and material manufacturers, building product suppliers, lending institutions, insurance providers, and other service professionals. Our members are professional, ethical companies and organizations that you can trust to protect one of your biggest investments – your home.
The Association works with its professional members to improve the industry we represent by fighting for affordability, quality and choice, whether you are building, buying, renovating or improving your home. For our professional members, the Association provides professional certification, training, advertising opportunities and credibility to help them improve the services they provide to the public. We also work closely with municipal and provincial governments on those issues that put affordability, quality and the industry’s reputation at risk. We believe that education is key to making smart choices. If you are planning to purchase, renovate or improve your home, we can help make the right decision and protect yourself and your home.
Contact Information
#17-102 Cope Crescent
Saskatoon, SK S7T 0X2
Phone: (306) 955-5188
Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated (CUMFI)
CUMFI is a community-based Métis owned and operated non-profit charitable organization. CUMFI strives to improve social and economic conditions for the Métis and works to improve the quality and standards of life for Métis both young and old.
Objectives:
Increase housing stock by 24 units to a maximum of 75
Secure multi-year funding for Infinity House
To develop daycare services within their existing housing stock
In 2022, CUMFI opened Round Prairie Elders’ Lodge, a complement of 26 affordable suites for Metis Elders aged 60+. The Lodge provides an atmosphere of home and community for those who live within it. All Elders are treated with dignity and respect with the main focus on “Aging at Home”. To support this concept of staying at home for as long as health enables them to, CUMFI provides social events and elder support for various needs.
Contact Information:
127 Avenue Q South
Saskatoon, SK S7M 2X9
Phone: 306-975-9999
Saskatoon Housing Authority
The Saskatoon Housing Authority (SHA) provides safe, quality housing at an affordable rent to low-to-moderate income seniors, couples, families and individuals. The SHA have two rental programs: fixed rent and income-based rent—with an additional option, life-lease, for seniors and persons requiring wheelchair accessibility. Pets are not allowed in any of their accommodations.
Although programs have specific eligibility criteria, housing is targeted to households whose income is too low to obtain accommodation in the private market without spending more than 30% of household income on housing costs. Priority for entry is determined on an assessed need basis.
SHA, which is an arm of the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC), administers and manages more than 600 housing units for:
Families
low income households
fixed rent and income-based rent
Households without Dependents
for low income households
fixed rent
Seniors
for persons 60 years of age or over
fixed rent, income-based rent and life-lease
Wheelchair Accessible
fixed rent, income-based rent and life-lease
Contact Information
525 24th Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K9
Phone: 306-668-2700
Fax: 306-668-2701
Affinity Credit Union
Affinity has made affordable housing a priority. Everyone deserves permanent, safe and affordable housing and the dignity of owning their own home. Affinity offers non-traditional products to help first-time buyers purchase their first home.
Affinity is committed to:
Striving to create healthy and prosperous communities
Community focused; member-oriented
Profits invested locally
Staff engaged in the communities we serve
Affinity supports:
Youth
Economic development
Environment
Arts and culture
Affordable housing
Community building
Health
Agriculture
Contact Information
Phone: (306) 934-4000 (Saskatoon and area)
Toll-free: (866) 863-6237
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
CMHC helps Canadians meet their housing needs. As Canada’s authority on housing, we contribute to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provide support for Canadians in housing need, and offer objective housing research and advice to Canadian governments, consumers and the housing industry. Prudent risk management, strong corporate governance and transparency are cornerstones of our operations.
Camponi Housing Corporation
Camponi Housing Corp. is committed to providing, maintaining and sustaining affordable, safe and respectable housing for families; with particular emphasis on and priority given to individuals and families of Aboriginal ancestry.
Camponi Housing owns and maintains approximately 400 homes in Saskatoon through various affordable rental programs. There remains a large waiting list of families still searching for adequate housing – especially larger families in need of more space, and individuals living with mobility issues or in need of completely accessible housing.
Camponi Housing Corp.’s answer to this need has been to pursue its new Hart Road Supportive Housing development by starting with the needs of tenants first, and designing the neighbourhood and supports around their needs. By gathering the input and experience of our tenants, Camponi Housing Corp. has developed a plan that will become a vibrant and sustainable project that will lift not only the residents in these homes, but also the community around it. The impacts of this investment into Saskatoon will go far beyond the 150+ family complex that will be built.
Contact Information
1715 11th Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7M 1H8
Phone: 306-653-0384
Fax: 306-653-0394
Website
Cress Housing Corporation
Cress Housing Corporation is dedicated to providing affordable and adequate housing for First Nations persons living in the City of Saskatoon. We nurture and support any and all other potential housing solutions geared towards addressing the critical housing shortage facing the urban First Nations community.
Specific Services Available:
Rent geared to income housing provision for all sectors of the Urban First Nation community.
Supported housing for senior citizens
Capacity support for other housing providers
Affordable market housing
Individual home ownership mentorship and support
Lobbyists to advance the profile of First Nations housing needs in Saskatoon
Program criteria including age group served:
Provide supported housing for all sectors ranging from singles to large family units
Primary tenant must be at least 18 years of age
Where possible, priority is given to family units with dependents under 18 years (with exception of senior citizen housing portfolio)
Cress Housing Corporation is part of the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC). STC was created in 1982 to assist the individual and collective governments of the First Nations in the Saskatoon area. Today, the STC membership consists of seven First Nations. All are located within 250 kilometres of Saskatoon, and represent Cree, Saulteaux and Dakota cultures. Their total population is in excess of 10,000, with some communities having up to 70% living off reserve, many in the city of Saskatoon.
Contact Information
Saskatoon Tribal Council Inc.
200 – 335 Packham Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7N 4S1
Phone: (306) 244-7747
Fax: (306) 244-2444
Edison Homes
As a home builder specializing in suite ready homes in Saskatoon, we have been providing high-quality single family and suited homes for families in the area for many years. Our team of experienced and skilled builders has a reputation for excellence in the construction industry, and we are dedicated to creating beautiful and functional homes that our customers can be proud of.
Our suite ready homes are a financially smart investment and are designed to be energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly, using only the best materials and techniques to ensure that they are built to last. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our commitment to delivering homes that are both stylish and practical, with distinctly different features that make life easier and more comfortable.
Contact Information
44 – 602 Cartwright Street
Saskatoon, SK S7T 0G4
Phone: 306-222-3570
Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan
Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan works in partnership with low income families to help alleviate the effects of poverty by providing access to affordable housing. Habitat Saskatchewan sees a community where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Their mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting home ownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.
To be eligible for a Habitat house and a no-interest loan, a family must provide 500 hours of “sweat equity,” meaning they contribute volunteer hours to work on a build, or at Habitat’s Restore or office.
Contact Information
101 - 1445 Park Street
Regina, SK S4N 4C5
Phone: 306-522-9700
Website
Inclusion saskatchewan
Sixty years ago, Inclusion SK founder Dr. John Dolan put an ad in the StarPhoenix to survey the number of children who were unable to attend school because they had an intellectual disability. The response to his ad inspired him, and many others invested in the disability cause, to start an Association that would give a voice to individuals with intellectual disabilities in Saskatchewan.
Over the following decades, the Association grew in both size and reputation. Its scope widened to cover a gamut of initiatives ranging from crisis support and public education, to systemic work with the Saskatchewan Government and retreats/workshops for mothers, parents, and siblings of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Today, Inclusion Saskatchewan directly supports more than 2,900 individuals and families throughout the province, and impacts thousands more through its work on the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disabilities program and Self-Directed Funding. It works on a wide array of initiatives, projects, and priorities that include: advocacy, employment support, education and transition support, public education, youth programming, self-advocacy and social activities, family network and workshops, and the Valley View Centre transition.
Contact Information
3031 Louise Street
Saskatoon, SK S7J 3L1
Phone: 306-955-3344
Email
Luthercare Communities
Our mission is to provide excellence in care, shelter, and support in a nurturing Christian environment for all entrusted to our care.
To achieve our vision and mission, LutherCare Communities focuses on shared, deeply held values that govern our behaviour and guide our actions. These values have been foundational to LutherCare Communities since the development of the first seniors’ home in 1955. They reflect a dynamic, caring, and growing organization.
Founded as Lutheran Sunset Home of Saskatoon in 1955, LutherCare Communities has grown to serve more than 1,200 residents and clients each day in locations across Saskatchewan. Our services include long-term nursing care, community day programs, seniors’ housing, home support, intermediate care homes, group living homes, and subsidized family housing. These services are fully accredited, showing our commitment to excellence.
Contact Information
810 45th Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A5
Phone: 306-649-6350
Metis Nation of Saskatchewan
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN-S) represents the province’s Métis citizens. The Métis Nation Legislative Assembly is the governing authority of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN-S) and has the authority to enact legislation, regulation, rules and resolutions governing the affairs and conduct of the Métis in Saskatchewan.
MN–S is proud to offer the First-Time Home Buyers’ Program to eligible Métis citizens in the province. This program offers financial assistance to citizens purchasing their first home.
The MN-S Emergency Repair Program (MN–S ERP), a component of the MN–S Housing Strategy, was reintroduced in October 2022. The ERP provides a one-time, indirect grant to registered Métis citizens who currently own their homes and earn less that $100,000.00 a year.
Applications go through a selection process that involves a home inspection report that prioritizes needs, not cosmetic fixes. The application process helps MN–S assess housing conditions and adjust its Housing Strategy to address gaps identified in certain communities.
Contact Information
310 20th Street East
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0A7
Phone: 306-343-8285
National affordable housing Corporation (NAHC)
The National Affordable Housing Corporation helps individuals, couples and families find affordable housing answers. As a non-profit based in Saskatoon, we provide new rentals that are family-friendly and built to a high quality. We also offer new affordable and supportive independent living rental options in convenient, safe and desireable locations.
We’re part of a network of non-profits across Canada that helps low-to-moderate income individuals, couples and families find affordable housing answers. Working with the private sector, government and other nonprofits, we’ve helped build 900+ new affordable homes in Saskatchewan and partnered on nearly 20 multi-family affordable housing projects.
For people with additional housing challenges or needs, we’ve partnered with community service provider organizations to offer Affordable Supportive Independent Living Rentals in Saskatoon and Regina. This rental option ensures people who face greater barriers accessing affordable housing have access to a good home and inclusive community.
Contact Information
103 - 120 Sonnenschein Way
OUT Saskatoon
OUTSaskatoon’s guiding principles are the lens through which we view all our work, the teachings we use to shape our belief systems as an organization, and the foundation of why and how we do our work. We believe that in order to achieve the world we want for our communities that we must rely on harm reduction, equity, cultural teachings, and community.
OUTSaskatoon opened Pride Home in January 2017 in order to provide a place for 2SLGBTQ youth to live open and free lives. Pride Home is a place where gender and sexually diverse youth are celebrated and supported and where they have the support and services that they need to thrive.
Two Spirit, transgender, and queer youth are at a greater risk of homelessness compared to their cisgender, heterosexual peers. A recent street-based needs assessment in Toronto identified that 24% of youth respondents identified as 2SLGBTQ, and local surveys showed that 30% of youth in OUTSaskatoon's youth program had been homeless or without secure housing at some point in their lives.
OUTSaskatoon started the year long project titled: A Place to Belong: Building Capacity for 2SLGBTQ Housing. This project took inspiration from the success of Pride Home in bettering the lives the youth who lived there. Using Pride Home as the model and needs assessments from local housing organizations and other 2SLGBTQ organizations across Canada, project staff created a 2SLGBTQ housing blueprint.
Contact Information
213 Avenue C South
Saskatoon, SK S7M 1N3
Phone: 306-665-1224
QUINT Development corporation
Quint’s Affordable Rental Housing program was developed as part of a larger Community Economic Development (CED) strategy to revitalize Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods. Stable, safe and affordable housing is necessary for the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
This program integrates social, economic, and environmental objectives into each housing project. To maximize community benefit, Quint links housing projects with other complementary initiatives in the community.
We work to ensure that our rental housing is family-friendly and fosters a sense of community. To achieve this, Quint supports the development of tenants’ associations, tenant educational workshops, collective kitchens, tenant potlucks/BBQs, community gardening, and common green space.
Quint promotes stable housing through the implementation of our Eviction Prevention Program. Through the Eviction Prevention Program, families gain the tools and knowledge available to achieve housing stability and progress towards their housing goals.
Our Eviction Prevention Work is financially supported by: Affinity Credit Union, and Communtiy First. Quint also continues to pursue and develop new ideas to expand the amount of affordable housing that we can provide.
Contact Information
101 - 1120 20th Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Y8
Phone: 306-978-4041
City of Saskatoon
It is with the generous support of The City of Saskatoon that SHIP is able to provide its consulting services and project development funding.
The City of Saskatoon plays an important role in encouraging and facilitating the creation of housing in Saskatoon. While the City does not build housing, it administers a number of programs designed to assist housing providers to increase the supply of affordable and entry-level housing.
The City of Saskatoon’s role and action plan in the housing area is described in detail in the 2012 Housing Business Plan.
For 2011 housing facts, past initiative summaries and results, refer to the 2011 Housing Business Plan Presentation.
Contact Information
222 3rd Avenue South
Phone: 306-975-3340
Saskatoon Housing Coalition
The Saskatoon Housing Coalition strives to provide quality recovery focused residential services to individuals who are experiencing lifelong mental illness and may also be struggling with a substance abuse issue.
Our organization provides individuals with long-term affordable rental units in a supportive learning environment. Tenants will meet with their Community Mental Health Worker to mutually develop a recovery plan for the purpose of achieving and maintaining their independence in the community.
Contact Information
319 Camponi Place
Saskatoon, SK S7M 1E9
Phone: 306-655-4979
Stewart properties
Stewart Properties is honoured to have many valued community partnerships that challenge us to come up with unique housing solutions or convert exisiting buildings for and with them.
Stewart Properties partners with local stakeholders to spearhead and renovate creative housing solutions for community non-profits, which in many cases allow them to provide integrated, on-site support by staff. Whether it is a new build, renovation or an existing building, Stewart Properties is able to fill affordable housing gaps within the city and beyond.
Stewart Properties’ seven most-noteworthy initiatives consist of:
The Rise (an eight-unit building in the heart of Pleasant Hill that is the home of Stewart Properties and houses individuals through the FASD Network);
Oski Kisikaw (an 11-unit building used by Prairie Harm Reduction for their family support program, offering housing opportunities to single individuals, couples and families);
Little Steps (a partnership between Stewart Properties and STR8 UP, this 12-unit building offers transitional housing for those needing additional support after being released from Corrections or who are currently involved in the criminal justice system);
Sanctum 1.5 (a 10-bed supportive home in Saskatoon run in partnership with Sanctum Care Group for high risk pre- and post-natal mothers);
Pride Home (a semi-independent living environment created in a six-bedroom home to offer 2SLGBTQ+ youth their own suites with separate three-piece bathrooms and shared communal areas);
Star Court (a 16-unit building located in the Mount Royal Neighbourhood that was converted into wheelchair accessible suites for seniors and those living with disabilities);
The Elizabeth (located in Humboldt, SK, the old St. Elizabeth’s Convent was converted into affordable housing for seniors and renamed. In addition to residential suites, the building also offers meal service, recreation activities and even houses Little Lizzie’s Intergenerational Early Learning Centre so that children visitors are able to remain connected to older generations).
Contact Information
301 - 411 Avenue P South
Saskatoon, SK S7M 2W5
Phone: 306-244-7368
Email
Saskatchewan landlord association
The Saskatchewan Landlord Association Inc. exists to represent the rights and interests of landlords. By promoting innovative practices, advocating for equitable legislation, and supporting our members, we work to help sustain a rental-housing industry that serves the needs of renters, owners, and managers.
Contact Information
17 - 102 Cope Crescent
Saskatoon, SK S7T 0X2
Phone: 306-653-7149
Email
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