Muriel Collins Housing Co-operative (MCC) is a two-building complex located right downtown. There is a courtyard that connects the two buildings. The South Market houses more than 50 gourmet food vendors and over a dozen lunch counters. Upstairs, the Market Gallery shows archival art and photographs from the City's collection and the North Market is home to the 200 year old Saturday Farmers' Market and Sunday Antique Market.
Members of the co-op have all expressed a willingness to be part of a diverse community and to participate in its success. The membership is made up of people from a variety of ethnic, cultural, lifestyle and economic backgrounds. Because there is no landlord, the members run the co-op and make all the major decisions. All members, aged 16 and over, have equal voting rights. At the General Members Meetings, for example, elections may be held for positions on the Board of Directors, or the Annual Operating Budget may be ratified. Members participate in various ways such as volunteering on co-op committees. Others show their commitment to the community by taking part in special projects, supervising children at play, planting beautiful gardens, picking-up litter and by otherwise being good neighbours.
Oak Street Housing Co-op, located in downtown Toronto, has provided quality, secure and affordable housing since 1985. The people who live here, or 'members,' run the co-op. Members have equal voting rights and make all major decisions. All members are expected to participate in the running of the co-op. Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto and with the Co-Operative Housing Federation of Canada. The Co-op receives money from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to provide rent-geared-to-income assistance to some of its members.
St. Lawrence Co-operative Day Care Incorporated is operated by a a Parent Board of Directors, licensed under the Provincial Day Nurseries Act St. Lawrence Co-operative Day Care Incorporated believes children learn through play. Play is the cornerstone where children have the opportunity to actively explore and learn through materials and their environment. Play facilitates the development of the whole child including, social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative abilities. In order for children's play to be meaningful, the experiences need to reflect each child's skills and needs.
Co-op Education and Board Training ToolsWelcome to Beechwood Co-operative Homes! Beechwood Co-operative Homes was formed by people who came together to create an affordable housing community for themselves and others. The end product of their hard work is a diverse community, where members feel a sense of safety, security and empowerment.Beechwood Co-operative Homes is a 78 unit co-operative housing community, consisting of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units. Eight of the units have been specially modified to meet the needs of the visually impaired, hearing impaired, seniors and wheelchair users.The co-op is located at 693 Beechwood Drive in Waterloo, Ontario (see map below). Nearby amenities include city parks and nature trails, Beechwood Plaza (Zehr's etc.), Laurelwood Plaza (Sobey's, etc.), Shoppers Drug Mart, Canadian Tire and several banks. A Grand River Transit route stops just a few steps away from the co-op, and many schools are within walking distance.For more information on available units, please contact us by phone at 519-886-0359 or send us an e-mail.Beechwood Co-operative Home
Woodsworth Housing Co-op is located in the historic St. Lawrence Neighbourhood in Toronto, close to St. Lawrence Market and within walking distance of shops, services, three schools, community centre and pool, public library and parks. Two bus routes go to subway stations and it is a short walk to the King streetcar and Yonge Street. Woodsworth has a mix of housing units – a 122 stacked mid rise apartment building on Wilton Street and 72 townhouses on George Street South, Albert Franck Place and Frederick Street.The medium rise building has distinctive half-moon windows on alternate storeys. The townhouses include stacked and 'mews' units (garage on the ground floor). Unit sizes range from 1 – 4 bedrooms.
Woodsworth Housing Co-op is located in the historic St. Lawrence Neighbourhood in Toronto, close to St. Lawrence Market and within walking distance of shops, services, three schools, community centre and pool, public library and parks. Two bus routes go to subway stations and it is a short walk to the King streetcar and Yonge Street. Woodsworth has a mix of housing units – a 122 stacked mid rise apartment building on Wilton Street and 72 townhouses on George Street South, Albert Franck Place and Frederick Street.The medium rise building has distinctive half-moon windows on alternate storeys. The townhouses include stacked and 'mews' units (garage on the ground floor). Unit sizes range from 1 – 4 bedrooms. Woodsworth is proud to be part of the co-operative movement whose history dates from the 19th century and we are guided by the International co-operative principles: