Why donate to Places for People?
Places for People is a Not for Profit organization, this means we rely heavily on private donations and fundraising. We maintain our homes and create more affordable housing units across Haliburton County through donations and fundraising. We currently own and manage 12 units and are planning a new, multi-unit build.
All donations over $20 will receive a receipt for income tax purposes.
Our properties
Twelve units across Haliburton County
Since 2010 Places for People has housed 24 families, consisting of 37 adults and 54 children. Of our previous tenants, seven of the families have moved on to home ownership. We currently own and manage 12 units across Haliburton County with units in each of the four townships and are planning a new, multi-unit build of one- and two-bedroom units as this is where Haliburton County is seeing the greatest demand for housing.
How you can make a difference
Places for People relies on volunteer labour to maintain its properties and grow the Organization. There are a variety of jobs for volunteers and we are always looking for more people to help.
Join the board or a committee
In addition to our Board of Directors, volunteers are needed for committees made up of Board members and community volunteers:
Property Development
Property Management
Finance
Tenant Selection and Support
Marketing and Fundraising
Places for People is a Not for Profit organization. Without volunteers, we would not be able to do the work we do across Haliburton County. If you are interested in helping us, please contact us by emailing info@placesforpeople.ca.
How to apply for housing with Places for People
Places for People currently owns and manages 7 units across Haliburton County for those that require a rent subsidy. Tenants for these homes are selected through the central waitlist with the City of Kawartha Lakes. You can apply to be on this wait list online.
Applicants requiring a rent subsidy will be contacted in order as they appear on the wait list. Once contacted, you will be told the next steps in the application process.
Places for People also owns and manages 5 units for those who do not require a rent subsidy. We do not maintain a wait list on these units as these units rarely become available. If one of these units does become available it will be advertised in the local papers and on social media.
Additional housing help
In Haliburton, the Housing Helps office located at 49 Maple Ave, (below the Employment Office) can provide information on all available housing in Haliburton County. They can be reached by phone at (705) 457-4571.
The Highland Yard
The Highland Yard is a 10km/5km/2km run held annually in Minden on the Sunday of the long weekend in August. Since 2012, the Highland Yard has been run as a fundraiser for Places for People and has raised over of $140,000 towards the creation of affordable rental housing across Haliburton County.
Sleeping in Cars
Sleeping in Cars is a fundraiser designed to raise awareness about homelessness in Haliburton County. The most recent 2023 event had 28 participants raising over $10,000 putting the total amount raised by Sleeping in Cars to over $28,000.