Sackville Tiny Home Community

A welcoming neighbourhood where everyone can belong 

The Sackville Tiny Home Community is a neighbourhood where everyone has their own place, and everyone can belong. Residents are selected from the Halifax By-Name List, which is managed and maintained by the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia. Like any neighbourhood in any community, residents have a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. Residents will have some ability to collectively decide what they’d like to see in their neighbourhood. They’ll have social opportunities, in-community amenities, and wrap around supports available for those who need them.

The Tiny Homes include all of the necessities of home, including a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping space and storage. They are furnished and include basic linens and dishes and personal supplies, so tenants require minimal belongings. The project employs a housing-first model, recognizing that stable housing is essential for individuals to overcome barriers and achieve stability in other areas of life. The wrap-around supports will be tailored to the specific needs of residents.

United Way is the owner-operator of this development, which is providing high-quality, deeply affordable housing to up to 70 residents. Residents will pay rent equivalent to 30% of their income which will include services like power, water, and basic internet access. This project will help inform our long-term plans of becoming a non-market housing provider.

Housing instability triggers a chain reaction of profound and lasting consequences, affecting individuals, families, and entire communities. This project, along with others across the region, are part of United Way Maritimes’ long-term plans as a non-market housing provider — and being owner / operator allows us to ensure affordability always.

How can I help?

• Volunteer – Community members with big hearts help us make a big difference. Over the past year, over 400 individuals gave the gift of time, making a big difference for community based-organizations and projects across HRM that support individuals who are marginalized or living in poverty. To learn more about volunteering with United Way and to find opportunities that align with your skills and interest, contact Peter Ordinelli 
• Donate in-kind items – Units are furnished and come with basic necessities like dishware and linens. If you have other new items or services you’d like to donate, please connect with us – we’ll be maintaining a list of needs for the neighbourhood.   
• Involve your business – United Way is grateful for the support and partnership of many businesses across the Maritimes. We help businesses to address complex challenges that they care about by helping them get capital to where it needs to be to catalyze change, leverage their resources and networks to maximize their impact, engage their teams in meaningful ways, and measure and communicate their impact. Contact Kathryn.