The London Affordable Housing Foundation (LAHF) began in 2000, after the London Sisters of St. Joseph received a bequest to address local poverty. Sisters Sue Wilson, Margo Ritchie, and Joan Atkinson met to discuss how best to help those struggling in London. They chose to focus on affordable housing, an urgent priority recently identified by the City of London following years of government funding cuts that left cities across the province woefully understocked.
Recognizing their lack of development experience, the Sisters partnered with faith groups, city officials, and housing advocates to gather insight. These meetings sparked the creation of LAHF: a coalition of local faith-based organizations committed to expanding the city's affordable housing supply. Within three years, LAHF achieved incorporation and charitable status, raising funds from local faith groups, businesses, and private donors.
Our Track Record
2005: Completed construction on 14 affordable townhouse rental units in a newly developed subdivision.
2008: Contributed $100,000 to the Huron Pines Housing Cooperative in North London, supporting the development of 25 affordable rental units (including four fully accessible units).
2011: Negotiated the purchase and redevelopment of the former Gethsemane United Church into a three-story, 25-unit affordable housing apartment building.
2022: Completed construction of Nightingale Place on Dundas Street that features 42 affordable units and six accessible spaces.
The London Affordable Housing Foundation (LAHF) was established to address the critical need for safe, accessible, and affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.
LAHF officially incorporated and secured registered charitable status, opening new pathways for community partnerships and expansion.
Launched on Savannah Drive to support young, single-parent families. Completed in 2007, this flagship development established our core mission in action.
Completed and fully occupied at 1461 Huron Street, this three-storey, 25-unit complex offers below-market rents for low-income seniors, featuring four fully accessible units.
Completed on Dundas Street, this 41-unit one-bedroom apartment complex includes nine fully accessible units designed for independent living.
Partnered with five non-profits on the former Victoria Hospital grounds. LAHF is developing 75 units—over half offered at 70–80% of median market rent—contributing to a master project delivering over 600 homes.
LAHF brings together donors, builders, government agencies, and businesses to increase housing supply efficiently. Our funds primarily support land acquisition, our single largest expense. Once land is secured, we leverage government partnerships and donor support to fund construction. Across all projects, we are committed to high standards of environmental sustainability and physical accessibility.
With approximately 3,000 families currently on London’s housing waitlist, our work is far from over. While LAHF has made steady progress, ending homelessness requires community support. Together, we can ensure every member of our community has access to affordable, safe, and dignified housing.
Located on the historic former Victoria Hospital lands in London's iconic South of Horton neighbourhood, Village Soho is a first-of-its-kind mixed-income community. Designed around connectivity, sustainability, and inclusion, it offers modern living spaces built to bring people and cultures together.
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