Supporting Organizations

Community of Christ, Canada

In 1977 Community of Christ established a non profit housing corporation, named Zerin Development Corporation. Since then the faith group has sponsored two Zerin housing projects. Church and community members serve as volunteer directors on the Board and they oversee the operations of the housing projects. To Community of Christ, partnering with governments to help provide affordable housing for low income persons is one of its missions and building community is one of its ministries.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Since the early 1970s, CMHC has played a key role in providing funding to non profit corporations, sponsored by faith groups and community service organizations, to build affordable housing units in Canada. CMHC has provided low cost mortgages, insurance and, in some cases, federal subsidies. Zerin's housing projects would not exist without CMHC. Zerin's partnership with CMHC is an example of how government and volunteer community organizations can work together for the public benefit.

City of London

Zerin considers the City of London Housing Services a vital and valued partner. Zerin receives rent supplement funding for those tenants who cannot afford to pay market rent at Zerin Place. The City's Housing Services staff provide essential training, guidance, and encouragement. They also work closely with Zerin to develop new housing units, providing critical funding when our development proposals are approved.

London Community Foundation

Zerin Development values the London Community Foundation (LCF) as a vital partner in building a more equitable and resilient community. As a champion for social impact in London and Middlesex County, LCF acts as the bridge between local goodwill and lasting change. Zerin’s collaboration with LCF draws upon the Foundation’s regional insight and funding resources to transform generosity into bridging the gap between affordable housing development and community well-being. By partnering with LCF, Zerin helps nurture change, ensuring that every investment sparks progress. Together, we are working toward a shared vision of a vibrant London where every resident has a safe place to call home and the opportunity to thrive.

Photos

Photo of church in Autumn. Community of Christ, Woodfield Congregation in London Ontario Community of Christ, Peace Logo & Wordmark Zerin Place Seniors Apartments under construction - an affordable housing development in London Ontario by Zerin Development Corporation A photo from Vision SoHo Alliance groundbreaking ceremony in London Ontario. Hundreds of people gathered to witness and celebrate. Construction site at 370 South Street in London Ontario SoHo around June 2024. As a partner in the Vision SoHo Alliance, Zerin is in the process of developing a 119 unit apartment building on South Street. Development site where new housing project is being constructed at 440 Clarke Road in London Ontario. The Government of Canada through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is pleased to have contributed to this project. A photo from Vision SoHo Alliance groundbreaking ceremony in London Ontario. Hundreds of people gathered to witness and celebrate. Photo of a large gathering. Official opening ceremony at Zerin Place on December 1, 1985. London Ontario. A 4th floor sitting place to quietly reflect, read or visit, at Zerin Place, London Ontario, an affordable housing development by Zerin Development Corporation Construction site at 370 South Street in London Ontario SoHo around October 2024 with all six levels of the SoHo Zerin Place complete. As a partner in the Vision SoHo Alliance, Zerin is in the process of developing a 119 unit apartment building on South Street in London, Ontario. Proposed site where new planned housing project is to be constructed at 440 Clarke Road in London Ontario and a sign listing funding partners. The sign on the site states: Investment in Affordable Housing in Ontario. Logos for the following valued funding partners are displayed: Government of Canada; Province of Ontario; Housing Development Corporation, London; the City of London; and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Construction site at 370 South Street in London Ontario SoHo around October 2024 with all six levels of the SoHo Zerin Place complete. As a partner in the Vision SoHo Alliance, Zerin is in the process of developing a 119 unit apartment building on South Street in London, Ontario. A photo from Vision SoHo Alliance groundbreaking ceremony in London Ontario. Hundreds of people gathered to witness and celebrate. Photo of tractor on construction site. Construction of foundation/ground floor units at Zerin Place - an affordable housing development project in London Ontario Development site where new housing project is being constructed at 440 Clarke Road in London Ontario. Informational sign in front of the construction with proposed project's architectual rendering, expected occupancy - Fall 2021 - and rental information phone number: 519-455-6080 Ext 100. Also listed are the following: Zerin Development Corporation. Community of Christ. Shaw Family Foundation. London Community Foundation. Nicholson Sheffield Architects Inc. Devonshire Consulting. Development site where new housing project is being constructed at 440 Clarke Road in London Ontario. Informational sign in front of the construction with proposed project's architectual rendering, expected occupancy - Fall 2021 - and rental information phone number: 519-455-6080 Ext 100. 440 Clarke Rd receives an Urban Design Award in 2023 for its excellence in design in London, Ontario. The people and organizations receiving the award in the photo are as follows: Left to right: Petar Sezar, Dustin Parkes, Art Lierman, Tim Wickens, Harry Froussios and Greg Playford. Organizations represented here are Nicholson Sheffield Architects, Arthur Lierman Landscape Architects, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. and Devonshire Consulting. Mt. Zerin stain glass window at Zerin Place Seniors Apartments. Affordable housing development project by Zerin Development Corporation Photo of construction, view from street. Zerin Place Seniors Apartments under construction. An affordable housing development and management project in London Ontario by Zerin Development Corporation Aerial view of the construction site at 370 South Street in London Ontario SoHo around October 2024 with all six levels of the SoHo Zerin Place complete. As a partner in the Vision SoHo Alliance, Zerin is in the process of developing a 119 unit apartment building on South Street in London, Ontario. Photo of a Zerin Place on South Street, an affordable housing apartment building, at 370 South St. in London Ontario. An affordable housing project by Zerin Development in VillageSoHo. Photo of a Zerin Place on South Street, an affordable housing apartment building, at 370 South St. in London Ontario. An affordable housing project by Zerin Development in VillageSoHo. Photo of a Zerin Place on South Street, an affordable housing apartment building, at 370 South St. in London Ontario. An affordable housing project by Zerin Development in VillageSoHo. Photo of a Zerin Place on South Street, an affordable housing apartment building, at 370 South St. in London Ontario. An affordable housing project by Zerin Development in VillageSoHo. Photo of a Zerin Place on South Street, an affordable housing apartment building, at 370 South St. in London Ontario. An affordable housing project by Zerin Development in VillageSoHo. Photo of a Zerin Place on South Street, an affordable housing apartment building, at 370 South St. in London Ontario. An affordable housing project by Zerin Development in VillageSoHo.

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