Home Sharing Options

Home Sharing Options in Ontario

Canada HomeShare

Canada HomeShare™ is an intergenerational housing solution designed and developed by the National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE). Canada HomeShare matches home providers 55+ who have an extra bedroom in their home with a post-secondary student who is looking for safe and affordable housing to create mutually beneficial living solutions. 

Canada HomeShare is facilitated by a team of social workers who aim to support aging-in-place for older adults while increasing flexible off-campus housing options for post-secondary students. Students pay $400-$600 in monthly rent directly to their home provider and contribute up to seven hours per week in assistance around the home and/or companionship. Canada HomeShare is not-for-profit and is free for all participants. 

Find out more about Canada HomeShare and how you can get involved in your community.

SpacesShared

SpacesShared seeks to alleviate two critical challenges facing Canadians – older adults' ability to age in their own homes and remain connected to their communities, and students' ability to access safe and affordable housing near the campuses that they attend. With backgrounds in public policy, social work, and technology development, the founders have seen first-hand the potential for technology to drive positive social and economic change. At the same time, they understand that a human touch is necessary to provide a feeling of safety and security for SpacesShared Hosts and Guests. Through intuitive technology, scheduled check-ins, and dedicated human support, SpacesShared are committed to building, sustaining, and supporting intergenerational home-sharing.