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About SSVP Affordable Housing Project

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to serve people in need with love, respect, justice and joy, and to help create a more just and compassionate society. The Society began in 1833 helping people with a foundational philosophy to meet with people one to one to address their needs and the needs of safe, secure and affordable housing. Today, almost 200 years later, SSVP is present in over 150 countries with 800,000 members and every year helps over 30 million people.

We have been serving people in London for over 160 years!

There is a chronic need for affordable housing in London and surrounding area. In 2024 there were over 7400 families and/or individuals in need of safe, secure housing.

Are you looking for a safe, affordable place to call home?

We’d love to help. If you're facing housing challenges and think you might qualify for our affordable housing program, click below to learn how to apply. You’ll find details about eligibility, and next steps. This could be the first step toward a fresh start.

Ready to Apply?

Please send an email to ssvpaffordablehousing@gmail.com to get on our notification list. When we are ready to accept applications, we will notify you with instruction on how to apply.

Building Hope for Housing
Where Stability Begins and Dignity Grows.

In response to the chronic and acute affordable housing crisis in London, the SSVP London has embarked on an exciting new project. To help address the growing demand for dignified housing options in our community, SSVP London has become a Designated Affordable Housing Provider. We have big plans to build affordable housing in the London area.

We are asking you to partner with us as we embark on this construction project building hope for individuals, families and the community of London.

Committee Chair: Larry Mackenzie
Honorary Co-Chairs: Shelley Baker, Mary Michniewicz

Learn More About our Housing Initiative

See the Vision. Build the Future.

Watch our affordable housing video to learn more about the heart behind the project, the impact it will have on the community, and how your support helps make it possible.

This short video brings our mission to life, showing how safe, stable housing can restore dignity, create opportunity, and build a stronger future for all.

St. Vincent’s on Huron - 1500 Huron St, London

We are embarking on an exciting and much needed project. SSVP London has obtained a portion of property from the Diocese of London adjacent to St. Andrew the Apostle Church located in northeast London. The location is ideal with easy access to shopping, schools, transit and a community Centre. We are developing a 73-unit apartment building designed to provide safe, stable housing for individuals and families in need. The building will feature a mix of one and two-bedroom units, with 17 units fully accessible to accommodate residents with mobility challenges.

More than just a place to live, the building will serve as a community for support and connection. The ground floor will include dedicated space for community services, allowing for programs and resources such as wellness programs, and community gatherings all within the the comfort of their own building. This project reflects our commitment to providing not just housing, but a home and a sense of community.

Our Campaigns

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul London Particular Council

St. Vincent’s on Huron - Buy A Brick

$1.7 Million Goal

$1.5 Million Raised

Buy one brick or buy a whole wall – whatever you can afford will help build this 73-unit affordable apartment building and strengthen our community.

Its easy and you don’t have to lift a thing, but you lift a spirit of those in need of a place to call home!

→ $25 buys a single brick
→ $250 buys a full row of bricks
→ $1000 buys a whole wall section

Buy-A-Brick Today!
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul London Particular Council

Building Hope for Housing

$5 Million Goal

$1.5 Million Raised

We’re making progress, and we need your help to go further. Every donation brings hope and housing to those who need it most. Follow our journey for updates and impact.

Our total campaign goal is to raise 5 million in 5 years. Our plan is that St. Vincent’s on Huron is the first of several affordable housing projects for the London area. We have two other locations that may be suitable for future affordable housing sites.


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Affordable Housing Project Newsletters

Stay informed and inspired with our quarterly newsletters, featuring updates on our programs, impact stories,
and ways you can get involved.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul London Particular Council
December 2025

A Year of Extraordinary Progress

As we approach the close of 2025, our hearts are full. What a remarkable year this has been—for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul London Particular Council, for what will be St. Vincent’s
on Huron, and especially for the[...]

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October 2025

Construction Has Started!!!

Construction is moving forward steadily. To date, change orders have been minimal and remain well below our contingency fund. Work is now underway on the third-floor framing, with [...]

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July 2025

Construction Has Started!!!

We are now in the building phase. Shortly after the official groundbreaking on April 3, 2025, our contractor, D. Grant Construction, began digging the foundation.

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April 2025

Groundbreaking-Media-Advisory

London’s Newest Non-Profit to Join Affordable Housing Development
breaks ground in Northeast London

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The Archives

Explore our archived newsletters to catch up on past updates, success stories, and the ongoing impact of our work in the community.

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LEVELS OF GIVING
Become a partner in the Building Hope for Housing Campaign.

PLUS: Donations raised will enable us to access funding available from all levels of government to help us accomplish our goal!
Rooftop Patron

$500,000 +

Impact: Architecture and structure

Cornerstone Champion

$250,000 - $499,999

Impact: Foundation construction

Building Benefactor

$100,000 - $249,999

Impact: Contribute to build 1-floor

Hearth Contributor

$50,000 - $99,999

Impact: Build an apartment unit

Abode Partner

$10,000 - $49,999

Impact: Equip interiors of apartment

Doorway Angel

$1,000 - $9,999

Impact: Windows, doors & finishing

Friend of the Community

$999 and under

Impact: Support throughout building

Co-Creators

Impact: Support throughout building

Honouring Our Generous Supporters

SSVP London extends our heartfelt thanks to our generous donors, your support is building more than housing; it's building hope. We update this public recognition twice a year in February and September.

We gratefully acknowledge and publicly recognize those whose contributions are $1,000 or greater. Our heartfelt thanks go to the many Friends of the Community, who give annually or monthly, helping us reach our goals.

- Anonymous
- Chrysalis Canada Foundation

- Andy and Helen Spriet
- Dancor Construction Limited
- The Forever Legacy Foundation
- The Richard and Shelley Baker Family Foundation

- Auburn Group
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - London Particular Council
- Yip Family

- Anonymous
- Catholic Women's League - St. Michael's Church
- Cornerstone Architecture Inc.
- Dennis and Shirley Des Rivieres
- Diocese of London
- Gate Key Foundation
- Ironstone Building Company
- Knights of Columbus - Springbank Family of Parishes
- Lawrence McKenzie
- Maria Beita Estate
- Michniewicz Family
- Navigator Financial
- Patricia De Anna
- Father Peter Poel
- Rene Zwinkels
- Rotary Club of London East
- Rob and Shannon Arntfield
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Ontario Regional Council
- The Brian and Heather Semkowski Family Foundation
- The Walter J Blackburn Foundation
- Westminster College Foundation

- Anonymous (2)
- Adam Polan
- Angela David-Lapp
- Andrew and Maria King
- Anita Renders
- Anne Grayhurst
- Aurelia Hernandez
- Bernadette Morrison
- Bernadine and Ian Ketelaars
- Bob and Cathie Gauthier
- Bobbi-Lyn Smith
- Brenda Callaghan
- Brenda Collar
- Calvary United Church
- Cambia Development Foundation
- Catherine Caldwell
- Catholic Women's League - St Peter's Basilica
- Chris White
- Claire Callaghan
- Colleen and Rob Neves
- Dan and Claire Vickery
- Deanne Pederson
- Dennis Major
- Devonshire Consulting
- Diane Isaac
- Dioceses of London Employees
- Doug Adams
- Edgar and Rosina Hooper
- Eileen Dobell
- Erica Lindenblatt
- Francis and Earl Flynn
- Frank Gervais
- Gene Kelly
- George Krieger
- Harry and Elayne Welbourne
- Jack and Barbara Hay Foundation
- Jacqueline McKenzie
- Jacqueline Sadi
- James Nolan
- Jan and Gordon Smith
- Joan Dickie
- JoAnn Van Engelen
- John Ketelaars
- Jonathan Horne
- Jude Ashok
- Judy A O'Meara
- Judy Devlin
- Katy Groom
- Kelly and Mike Flynn
- Knights of Columbus - Brother Andre Council
- Knights of Columbus - Holy Family Parish
- Knights of Columbus - Mary Immaculate Catholic Church
- Knights of Columbus - St. Michael's Catholic Church
- Libro Credit Union
- Lillian and Mike Mulder
- Linda Campbell
- Linda Dollard
- London North Central Catholic Family of Parishes
- London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors
- Macaluso Foundation - London Community Foundation
- Mary Bambrick
- Mary Dalton
- Mary Jane Camara
- Mary Taylor
- Maureen Looby
- Maurice Lacerte
- Michael Loebach
- Michael Rouse
- Nancy Finnerty
- Norma and Jim Poel
- Norman Handrigan
- Pat Kelly
- Patricia and Michael Plastino
- Paul and Heather James
- Peter and Linda Mosey
- Peter Schroeder
- Phil Nobel
- Pine Tree Homes
- Robert Furlonger
- Roger A. Gemus
- Rose Hill
- Rotary Club of London - Lambeth
- Rotary Club of London North
- Sara Steers
- S. Rosemary Thompson
- Shawn McConville
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - St. George Conference
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - St. Michael's Conference
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Our Lady Conference of St Peter’s Cathedral
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Saint Justin Conference
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Saint John the Divine Conference
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - St. Patrick Conference
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Holy Family Conference
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - All Saints Conference Strathroy
- Steve and Kelly Baker
- Steve Sims
- Teresa Ford
- Tom and Anna McInerney
- Vince Enright
- White Family - London Community Foundation
- William and Mary Grenier

Thank you to our donors giving annually, monthly and through BuyABrick.
Each and every donation is appreciated and brings us closer to reaching our goals.

- Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada
- Diocese of London
- Parishioners of St. Andrew the Apostle
- The Marketing Department
- Ursuline Sisters of Chatham

Affordable Housing Commonly Asked Questions

Last update - August 2025

You will receive a tax receipt in the mail. If you haven’t received one three months after donation, email ssvpaffordablehousing@gmail.com or call Penny at 519‑930‑8676.

Our affordable units will be 20-30% below market rates.

Please send an email to ssvpaffordablehousing@gmail.com to get on our notification list. When we are ready to accept applications, we will notify you with instruction on how to apply.

“Affordable” means monthly rental costs are below market rates. This project targets those with limited income who face high housing costs and a shrinking supply of long‑term affordable units.

St Vincent’s on Huron is under construction and we hope to be complete at the beginning of 2027. Please see our newsletters for the latest information.

We aim to serve those with the greatest need for safe, affordable homes. In London, this includes senior women, newcomers, and the working poor. The building will offer one and two‑bedroom units, including 17 fully accessible units.

No. The project is open to anyone regardless of religion. SSVP is a charitable organization supporting people facing financial hardship and poverty, without religious restriction.

Applicants must meet financial criteria. Applications will be assessed with city partners, with the final eligibility review handled by a property manager.

The project aims to provide stable, supportive housing. No mental‑health or addiction services are included as part of the affordable housing initiative.

Construction began in the spring of 2025 and we anticipate tenant occupancy at the beginning of 2027.

Arnsby Property Management will serve as the property manager.

The projected cost to build the new building is approximately $27 million. $2.25 million from the City of London and $5.15 million from Federal Government, $17.9 million mortgage from CMHC and $1.7M in donations and grants.

Funding includes contributions from all three levels of government, donations from individuals, corporations, service groups, foundations, and faith organizations, as well as a mortgage repaid through tenant income.

Our goal is to raise $5 million over five years, with $1.7M target for the first building. Please see the campaign section for progress.

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