Resources
Churches and faith-based organizations across North America are reimagining their properties to align with their mission and ensure long-term sustainability. Below is a list of organizations that offer guidance, tools, and resources to support congregations in managing and repurposing their spaces effectively, also improve mental and physical health. It's all happening to maximize church building usage.
Property Stewardship & Adaptive Reuse
- United Property Resource Corporation (UPRC) – Supports faith communities in repurposing and redeveloping church properties.
- Toronto United Church Council (TUCC) Supports United Church congregations with property redevelopment, affordable housing, and mission-based sustainability projects within Horseshoe Falls, Western Ontario Waterways, Shining Waters, and East Central Ontario Regional Councils.
- RootedGood – Helps faith-based organizations innovate financially and missionally.
- Faith & the Common Good – Focuses on sustainable property stewardship for faith communities.
- Partners for Sacred Places – Provides resources and funding strategies for churches using their buildings for community good.
- National Trust for Canada – Works to protect and revitalize historic places, including faith properties.
Funding & Grants for Church-Based Initiatives
- Imagine Canada’s Grant Connect – A grant directory for nonprofits seeking funding.
- Trillium Foundation – Offers grants for community-focused initiatives, including faith-based projects.
- Convergence – Supports faith-based real estate initiatives through funding and policy work.Karma is a concept in Hinduism that refers to the law of cause and effect. It holds that every action has consequences, either in this life or the next. Hindus believe that by doing good deeds and avoiding bad ones, they can improve their karma and achieve a better rebirth.
Church Building Development & Operations
Affordable Housing & Community Development
- Indwell – Creates affordable housing in collaboration with churches.
Environmental Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
- EnergyNeighbour – Provides energy efficiency guidance for homeowners and organizations.
Faith & the Common Good - Greening Sacred Spaces – Supports congregations in reducing their environmental footprint.