Housing Needs

Housing Needs

At Afro-Canadian Immigrants Empowerment (ACIE) we offer a variety of services to ensure that individuals and families have safe, affordable, and stable housing.

  1. Housing counselling:
  • Assistance with understanding the Canadian housing market, including tenant rights and responsibilities.
  • Guidance on navigating rental applications and leases
  1. Affordable Housing assistance
  • Help in finding and applying for affordable housing units or government-assisted housing programs.
  • Advocacy for individuals and families in dealing with landlords or housing agencies.
  1. Housing placements and referrals
  • Connections to housing providers, landlords, and real estate agents who offer affordable or subsidized housing.

Referrals to other housing-focused non-profits or government agencies

  1. Legal assistance
  • Legal advice and representation for tenants facing discrimination, eviction, or other housing-related issues.
  • Assistance with resolving disputes between tenants and landlords.
  1. Home ownership education
  • Workshops and resources on the steps to homeownership, including financial planning, credit building, and mortgage applications.
  • Assistance with government programs that support first-time homebuyers.
  1. Support services
  • Case management to provide ongoing support to individuals and families to ensure housing stability.
  • Counselling and support for those dealing with housing-related stress or trauma.
  1. Community integration and networking
  • Opportunities for Black immigrants to connect with others in the community, creating a support network.
  • Programs and events that promote cultural exchange and a sense of belonging in their new communities.
  1. Advocacy and Policy work
  • Efforts to for policies that support affordable housing and protect the rights of tenants, specifically addressing the needs of Black immigrants.
  • Engagement with local and national governments to influence housing-related legislation.