A New Path to Housing and Community at 412 Barton

For many Indigenous and Black seniors, finding safe, permanent housing can be an uphill battle.

The lasting impacts of residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, anti-Black racism, along with daily experiences of discrimination, have left many older adults without stable housing or access to adequate support systems. As a result, they face higher rates of homelessness and poorer health outcomes compared to other senior populations. 

Located in Hamilton, Ontario, 412 Barton is a new, deeply affordable modular housing development for Indigenous and Black individuals aged 55 and older. Residents will be supported by 412 Barton: Neighbours Together, a program designed to create a community where residents can thrive physically, emotionally and spiritually. By working alongside partners, Neighbours Together will provide opportunities for social and cultural activities that empower residents and reduce isolation.

Thanks to funding support from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF), 412 Barton will be able to hire a Seniors Social Navigator who will help develop and implement the Neighbours Together program, guide tenant selection and support the transition into their new homes.

Neighbours Together will help create a vibrant and inclusive community for Indigenous and Black seniors and a place where residents can reclaim their sense of belonging and well-being. 

Diocese of Hamilton