Collingwood, ON [26 February 2026] – Collingwood’s Affordable Housing Task Force (AHTF) invites residents, business owners, and community groups to the next Collingwood Talks Housing event on March 25, 2026, to learn about how community dollars can create affordable housing in Collingwood.
Let’s talk about affordable housing solutions! How community dollars can create affordable homes in Collingwood.
This session will bring together two local leaders in community wealth and social finance:
Stewart Reid, Executive Director at Grey Bruce Community Foundation
Marilyn Struthers, Institute of Southern Georgian Bay Social Finance and Housing Group
Together, they’ll explore how local philanthropy, community wealth-building and innovative social finance tools can help address Collingwood’s housing challenges. The evening will include:
- A panel discussion from local experts
- Round table discussions
- Light refreshments
- A chance to connect with other passionate folks about housing solutions
If you’ve ever been curious about affordable housing and how the community can collectively help to solve this complex problem, the Collingwood Talks Housing series is for you! These events are free, casual, and enable participants to:
- Connect with like-minded neighbours
- Learn from industry leaders and experts
- Collaborate on solutions for affordable housing
- Contribute to a compassionate and inclusive Collingwood
Through regular community conversations, the AHTF aims to foster a deeper understanding of affordable housing by bringing together community members to discuss solution-oriented topics at these events.
“The housing crisis demands creativity and collaboration,” says Jack Vanderkooy, Chair of the Collingwood Affordable Housing Task Force. “This event will help our community better understand how community wealth building and social finance can create lasting, affordable housing solutions.”
The event will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on the third floor of the Collingwood Public Library (55 Ste. Marie Street), in Community Rooms B&C. This is a free event; registration is required for planning purposes. As space is limited, if you register and later find you cannot attend, please cancel your registration to enable others to join.
To learn more and register to participate in the March session, please visit: https://www.collingwood.ca/housing or call 705-445-1030.
Stay tuned for more information by subscribing to the Affordable Housing E-Newsletter or by visiting https://www.collingwood.ca/housing.
About the Collingwood Affordable Housing Task Force
The Affordable Housing Task Force is a group of engaged citizens who provide advice, guidance and support on implementing the Council-endorsed Affordable Housing Master Plan. They also serve as a forum for community conversation, communication, relationship building, advocacy and championing to promote affordable housing goals.
