About This Project

Christians for Housing is a non-profit that aims to provide deeply affordable housing for those struggling to find adequate housing.

We believe in providing homes and communities to serve those who are vulnerable. We provide housing and pastoral care through our 490 Program to passionately solve the housing crisis through Christian fellowship.

The number 490 holds significant meaning in the Bible, symbolizing completion, restoration, forgiveness, and mercy. It is associated with the concept of a fresh start and new beginnings. In biblical numerology, 490 represents Gods grace and love towards humanity. Additionally, 490 is the numerical value of the biblical Hebrew word "tamim," meaning "complete" or "finished". It also connects to the phrase “Let your heart be perfect”.

As an organization, we aim to provide 490 units for those in need of housing. Starting with the Natural Helpers project, we are achieving this goal in the following ways:

Natural Helpers: Volunteers providing support to those in affordable housing.

Tabernacle: A network of communities allowing people access to homes they would otherwise be unable to afford.

Community Housing on Faith Lands: Underutilized properties of faith-based organizations that can be converted to community housing.

Investing in Community Housing: Bonds can be purchased that pay a fixed interest rate at maturity that are used for funding community housing projects.

Ministry No. 1882

Program Countries: Canada

Focuses: Community Development, Construction & Infrastructure

Team Lead: Justin van der Merwe

Team Members: Jeremy Wildeman, Steve Brogan, David Attema, James Allen, Cory Both

Phone: 519-560-1011

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