More Than Just A Room
What Is Canada HomeShare?
Canada HomeShare is a program run by the National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE) that matches older adults (55+) with a spare room in their home who would benefit from receiving additional income and/or help around the home with university and college students seeking affordable housing.
In exchange for reduced rent of $400-$600 per month, the student provides up to seven hours of companionship and/or assistance with completing light household tasks, such as preparing and sharing meals, tidying up, carrying groceries, or walking a pet.
Safety and Support
Canada HomeShare is entirely facilitated by a team of dedicated Social Workers who will prioritize your safety and security by completing Vulnerable Sector Screenings on all participants and safety checks on all homes and providing ongoing support in the form of regular follow-ups, mediation, and conflict resolution services. We are here to support you through every step to ensure a safe and happy HomeShare experience.
Join Canada HomeShare
Applying to our Program
The Canada HomeShare Program is seeking post-secondary students and home providers.
To start your HomeSharing journey today, please complete an online Matching Form. Our team of Social Workers will carefully match participants based on a variety of preferences and attributes.
The Canada HomeShare Network is Expanding
Please contact us if you would like information about bringing the Canada HomeShare model of intergenerational home-sharing to a community near you
In The News
Press Coverage on the Canada HomeShare Program
 Toronto HomeShare program pairing seniors with students Inside the Story - March 04, 2020 | |||||||||
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 Ma colocataire a 82 ans ("My roommate is 82 years old") CBC Radio-Canada - January 02, 2020 |  Toronto seniors and students coming together under one roof Global News - September 16, 2019 |  Fairchild Radio Toronto AM1430 - September 23, 2019 |  An unlikely match: Why more seniors and students are living together CTV News Toronto - August 1, 2019 |  Roomies with a twist: U of T researchers help run home-sharing project that pairs seniors with students University of Toronto Magazine - February 6, 2019 |  Housemates who are bridging the generational divide Toronto Life - April 30, 2019 |  Q&A: Raza Mirza and Andrea Austen on helping seniors rent their spare rooms to broke students Toronto Life - August 13, 2018 |  'My home was their home': Why seniors, students living together saves more than rent money The Canadian Press - July 22, 2018 |  CTV News Toronto - December 31, 2018 |  Why seniors and students make the best roomies LocalLove.ca - October 18, 2018 |
For media inquiries please contact Raza M. Mirza, Network Manager, National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE), raza.mirza@utoronto.ca
Events
Due to Covid-19, Canada HomeShare has postponed all upcoming events. Please stay tuned for future event details.
Meet The Team
Andrea Austen
Manager
Seniors Transition Office
Seniors Services and Long-Term Care
City of Toronto
Dr. Raza M. Mirza
Network Manager
National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE)
Jackie Tanner
Program Manager and Clinical Lead
Toronto HomeShare Program
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Aislin O'Hara
Program Advisor
Toronto HomeShare Program
Leeann Trevors
Program Officer,
Toronto HomeShare Program
Cathlin Martin
Provincial Network Facilitator
Toronto HomeShare Program
James Hull
Program Consulatant
Toronto HomeShare Program
Contact Us
Get in touch with the Canada HomeShare Program to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.