Who We Are

CRC Self Help Inc. was established in 1985, as a not for profit organization. It owns and manages a subsidized housing portfolio and one management office. As of January 2006 we currently own 33 housing sites which contain 177 units of housing for single persons all within the Toronto area.

CRC Self Help’s management is made up of a Volunteer Board of Directors, a General Manager, and a Director of Operations. Both the General Manager and the Director of Operations are responsible for the Implementation and the Administration of all policies as directed through the Board of Directors and the Service Manager (City of Toronto) under the “Social Housing Reform Act”.

Between, 1985 and 1988, CRC Self Help had purchased and rented to low income singles approximately 9 housing properties. In 1989, the organization was awarded “unit allocations” to develop 22 rehabilitated properties to serve similar clientele. The organization purchased and renovated 22 locations, which created 100 units of housing for single persons. In 1994, we were again awarded “unit allocations” to further develop 29 more units of housing, under the Rupert Coalition Program. Through our dedicated employees, we were able to help develop these new projects and provide additional resources that addressed the needs of the homeless in the City of Toronto.

We have successfully managed our existing housing stock, with a view to expanding our portfolio to better service the housing field. At present, we are actively involved in the procurement of other existing housing stock in the Toronto area to manage and maintain. We will continue to pursue the appropriate funding for new affordable housing, for the creation of such units.

Not Just a Property Management Company

CRC Self Help provides all the property management functions to all its locations (such as maintenance and rent collection) but as well we provide an approach to its housing by way of a caring and supportive methodology; this is carried out in a number of styles.

CRC Self Help is committed to upholding the principles of "Self-Help". Self-Help exists and is fostered when the individual or the group learns to become independent and more in control of decisions that impact on their daily lives. This “Self-Help” process is carried out by the nurturing and enabling individuals and groups to:

• Creatively and effectively assume full control of their lives.
• Identify current skills and develop new ones.
• To recognize the dignity of each person's choices.
• Live cooperatively and respectful of their house member's strengths and frailties.
• Work cooperatively with the support of a facilitative housing worker.