As an organization Right at Home provides long-term housing for both families and individuals. Our expected residents of The Beacon are families with children. We have residents that have been with us for 25 years, including families who have lived in our homes since 1992. Our residents are long term and become a part of the communities they live in.

Right At Home is committed to housing local families in The Beacon. Residents will be selected from local families who are:

• • currently living in the Beverly area and are on Right At Home’s wait list,

  • identified by the Candora Society, or

  • identified through Islamic Family and Social Services (IFSS). IFSS will be providing supports to residents on site.

Homes will be rented at 80% of market rate to qualified tenants. If you're curious about whether you and your family qualify, please contact Right at Home at (780) 423-1339.

• Right at Home has 35 years of experience in tenant management.

• In all cases, it is important to us that our residents contribute positively to their building and the surrounding community.

• Residents will apply in-person at our offices, which provides an opportunity for us to meet and speak with them. We then also conduct reference checks of previous landlords.

• All new residents will sign a three-month lease at the start of their tenancy, which can be extended after that time.

• Right at Home is committed to ensuring our properties are well managed and do not cause disruption for neighbours.

• We will have a clear set of rules on lease agreements that refer to ‘landlord remedies’ under the Residential Tenancies Act which residents will be required to sign. This means that disruptive and other unacceptable behaviors can be acted on and enforced in a timely manner.

• We will also ensure that our neighbours have direct contact information for our Edmonton-based offices so they can share any concerns. Being a local landlord, we are able to respond quickly should any issues arise.

Thirteen parking stalls will be provided on the site, including two barrier free parking stalls. Bicycle parking will also be provided.

• Right at Home has 35 years of experience working within a range of communities in Edmonton.

• Positive community relationships are an essential part of who we are as an organization. We believe affordable housing isn’t just about serving the people who live in our homes, but also about strengthening the whole community.

• Our Strategic Plan, which guides all of our work, highlights the importance of community relationships, including:

  • Our mission, which speaks to using affordable housing to strengthen all communities.

  • Our values, where we state our commitment to being good neighbours, ensuring well-managed properties, investment in local communities, and limiting the environmental impact of our housing.

• One approach we take to good relations with our neighbours is making sure they know us. This way, if any problems arise, they can call us directly to get issues addressed.

• Right at Home is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors who provide oversight on the organization.

• As a registered charity, we also have to comply with Canada Revenue Agency reporting requirements. We file an audited financial statement to the Canadian Revenue Agency on an annual basis.

• Right at Home currently has $4 million in its reserves. We continue to add approximately $360,000 in reserve funding per year, meeting our anticipated capital investment requirements over time.

• As per best practices, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation will require Right at Home Housing to put aside a percentage of operating revenue into a replacement reserve as part of The Beacon. When possible, we will exceed the required annual amount.

• These reserve dollars ensure Right at Home can keep our properties well maintained over the long term.