Registered Charity No. 762159952 RR0001 Oakville · Halton · Supportive housing

Safe homes. Local roots. Lifelong dignity.

A place to call home should not be out of reach.

Our Own Home is creating supportive residential sites in and around Halton for adults with developmental disabilities.

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The need is not abstract.

80% upper estimate of autistic adults living with parents Source: PLOS ONE research (2021).
77% of Canadian caregivers report negative impacts on well-being Source: Caring in Canada (2026).
49% of Canadian caregivers face financial strain Source: Caring in Canada (2026).
28,000+ Ontarians with developmental disabilities waiting for housing-related support Source: Community Living Ontario (2024).

Our response

Residential sites rooted in community.

Our Own Home is establishing supportive housing in or adjacent to Halton, Ontario. The goal is simple: create homes where adults with developmental disabilities can be safe, known, included, and supported over the long term.

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Start Local

Prioritize homes near families, guardians, and trusted networks.

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Design for Dignity

Create spaces that respect independence, safety, and belonging.

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Build with Partners

Invite donors, families, community organizations, and property supporters to help make the model real.

Three calls to action. One outcome.

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Donate a home.

Property can become a lasting place of care.

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Leave a legacy.

A will provision can support generations of residents.

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Give once. Help again.

A home can keep serving as residents change over time.

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