Riverdale Housing Action Group
Supporting Low-Income Women and Families in Toronto’s East End
Supporting the Riverdale Community.
Riverdale Housing Action Group (RHAG) was established in 1986. The objective is to build, acquire, renovate and manage buildings for women and their families with low to modest incomes; to provide our tenants with training opportunities; to build meaningful community relationships; and to collaborate with local community organizations
A litte bit about RHAG…
Location
RHAG is located in the City of Toronto, east of the Don Valley. We maintain several houses and small apartment buildings. This includes 9 properties which provide 44 units of housing for women and their families. RHAG provides housing for approximately 100 tenants. We are advocates for women and children experiencing homelessness and requiring affordable housing.
Our Founders
RHAG was founded by socially conscious community members. It was their goal that RHAG provide a safe space for tenants to participate and develop leadership skills. Since 1991, RHAG’s Tenant Involvement Plan has been in effect. Over 40% of Board members are tenants, and tenants are employed to fulfill 50% of the day-to-day property maintenance. Through RHAG’s charitable arm, Riverdale Housing Animation Program (www.rhap.ca), RHAG’s tenants are able to participate in fundraising for and shaping the types of programming we provide.
Supports to Daily Living
RHAG receives funding from the City of Toronto through their Supports to Daily Living Program. RHAG assists tenants to live independently and to maintain their housing. Support services include conflict mediation, informal counseling, community development, crisis intervention, eviction prevention, hoarding support, referrals regarding income supports, employment, healthcare, budgeting and household management.
Access
RHAG is proud to partner with local shelters to fill our vacancies. We do not manage direct applications and all of our tenants are referred through our partner shelters. If you are an agency interested in partnering with RHAG, please contact us.
Make a donation.
Help us in providing food and essentials to the most vulnerable in our community during the COVID19 crisis. 100% of donations will go towards care packages for seniors and families.