CCOC 50th Anniversary

1974

CCOC was incorporated July 31, 1974.
CCOC was incorporated July 31, 1974.

1975

With $500 in the bank we bought our first property at 530 – 544 McLeod.
With $500 in the bank we bought our first property at 530 – 544 McLeod.

1976

We hired our first employee, a Program Coordinator.
We hired our first employee, a Program Coordinator.

1977

We held our first AGM in the living room of 100 Flora.
We held our first AGM in the living room of 100 Flora.

1978

We bought 258 Lisgar, hired two new employees, and opened an office.
We bought 258 Lisgar, hired two new employees, and opened an office.

1979

We opened 50 James. Our first new build, and our first rooftop planters.
We opened 50 James. Our first new build, and our first rooftop planters.

1980

165 homes

1981

We expanded to Lebreton Flats at Albert, Rochester and Booth.
We expanded to Lebreton Flats at Albert, Rochester and Booth.

1982

We bought 345 Waverley, our first “singles” building of bachelor and one bed units
We bought 345 Waverley, our first “singles” building of bachelor and one bed units

1983

The daycare opened at 258 Lisgar, providing childcare to Centretown families.
The daycare opened at 258 Lisgar, providing childcare to Centretown families.

1984

We started construction on 210 Gloucester in partnership with the City.
We started construction on 210 Gloucester in partnership with the City.

1985

We bought 163 James. Our first self-funded purchase and our first rooming house.
We bought 163 James. Our first self-funded purchase and our first rooming house.

1986

We expanded to Sandy Hill with the construction of 20 Robinson.
We expanded to Sandy Hill with the construction of 20 Robinson.

1987

The federal government devolved housing to the province.

1988

We expanded to Overbrook and built our first (and only) co-op at 240 Presland.
We expanded to Overbrook and built our first (and only) co-op at 240 Presland.

1989

We expanded to Lowertown at 110 Nelson.
We expanded to Lowertown at 110 Nelson.

1990

744 homes

1991

We opened 147 Hinchey, 264 Lisgar and 10 Stevens.
We opened 147 Hinchey, 264 Lisgar and 10 Stevens.

1992

We got the long-coveted Alexandra Hotel site and built 415 Gilmour.
We got the long-coveted Alexandra Hotel site and built 415 Gilmour.

1993

We opened 511 Bronson, 145 Clarence, 151 Parkdale, and 258 Argyle.
We opened 511 Bronson, 145 Clarence, 151 Parkdale, and 258 Argyle.

1994

We broke ground on 455 Lisgar. This would be our last provincially funded building.
We broke ground on 455 Lisgar. This would be our last provincially funded building.

1995

The province (Mike Harris) cancelled all social housing funding programs.
The province (Mike Harris) cancelled all social housing funding programs.

1996

CCOC’s sister corporation, Cahdco, was created with the goal of promoting and creating affordable housing development.
CCOC’s sister corporation, Cahdco, was created with the goal of promoting and creating affordable housing development.

1997

CCOC hosted a city-wide tenant forum, encouraging people to ‘vote non-profit housing’.
CCOC hosted a city-wide tenant forum, encouraging people to ‘vote non-profit housing’.

1998

We purchased our first post-Harris homes at 143-145 Eccles.
We purchased our first post-Harris homes at 143-145 Eccles.

1999

Our 25th anniversary! We planted a tree in Dundonald Park.
Our 25th anniversary! We planted a tree in Dundonald Park.

2000

1254 homes

2001

We rehabilitated the old Stirling Tavern – a former biker bar – into housing.
We rehabilitated the old Stirling Tavern – a former biker bar – into housing.

2002

We expanded to Carlington with Merivale/Mayview.
We expanded to Carlington with Merivale/Mayview.

2003

Sale of Cahdco’s first project – non-profit home ownership at Clarence Gate began.
Sale of Cahdco’s first project – non-profit home ownership at Clarence Gate began.

2004

CCOC hosts a bus tour to celebrate our 30th anniversary.
CCOC hosts a bus tour to celebrate our 30th anniversary.

2005

We built our furthest outlying property at 1138-1140 Richmond.
We built our furthest outlying property at 1138-1140 Richmond.

2006

The CCOC Board created a plan to prioritize sustainability.
The CCOC Board created a plan to prioritize sustainability.

2007

CCOC won the Beaver Barracks site and started on our greenest and largest development.
CCOC won the Beaver Barracks site and started on our greenest and largest development.

2008

CCOC received a grant to develop tenant education and outreach on sustainability.
CCOC received a grant to develop tenant education and outreach on sustainability.

2009

CCOC received ONPHA’s Going Green Award.
CCOC received ONPHA’s Going Green Award.

2010

1301 homes

2010

In 2010, we opened phase 1 of Beaver Barracks and bought 54 Primrose.
In 2010, we opened phase 1 of Beaver Barracks and bought 54 Primrose.

2011

We paid off our first mortgage, for 530-544 McLeod.
We paid off our first mortgage, for 530-544 McLeod.

2012

We opened phase 2 of Beaver Barracks and the Victory Gardens.
We opened phase 2 of Beaver Barracks and the Victory Gardens.

2013

We paid off the mortgage for 258 Lisgar.
We paid off the mortgage for 258 Lisgar.

2014

Cahdco 2.0 is launched. It becomes a development consultant at scale.
Cahdco 2.0 is launched. It becomes a development consultant at scale.

2015

CCOC begins its first fee for service maintenance agreement.
CCOC begins its first fee for service maintenance agreement.

2016

We sold 143-145 Eccles to fund the Arlington re-development.
We sold 143-145 Eccles to fund the Arlington re-development.

2017

The federal government created the National Housing Strategy.

2018

We renovated our main office.
We renovated our main office.

2019

The redevelopment at 143-153 Arlington opened.
The redevelopment at 143-153 Arlington opened.

2020

The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to move online. We began dedicating resources to anti-racist organizational change.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to move online. We began dedicating resources to anti-racist organizational change.

2020

1591 homes

2021

CCOC received a large grant to improve and promote our volunteer program.
CCOC received a large grant to improve and promote our volunteer program.

2022

CCOC merged with Taiga at 2100 Scott, adding 106 homes to our portfolio.
CCOC merged with Taiga at 2100 Scott, adding 106 homes to our portfolio.

2023

We lost the co-op at 240 Presland to fire. We opened a new building at 159 Forward.
We lost the co-op at 240 Presland to fire. We opened a new building at 159 Forward.

2024

1705 homes

2024

CCOC turns 50!