Who We Are and What We Do

Charitable Non-profit Affordable Housing Development and Management

Zerin Development Corporation (Zerin) is a charitable non-profit developer and manager of affordable housing units in Ontario. Incorporated in 1977 and sponsored by Community of Christ faith group, Zerin is organized to relieve poverty by providing accommodation for people living on low income. We believe that mixing tenants on low income (paying rent-geared-to-income) with tenants paying market rent, is beneficial for all tenants and for the community as a whole.

Zerin is well known for promoting a sense of respectful community in its housing initiatives. Zerin's formula for success is a compassionate, experienced, thoughtful management team guided by a committed, qualified, supportive Board of Directors, all of whom embrace Zerin's vision and mission.

Zerin's first housing project in 1978 was an acquisition/rehabilitation of a 15-unit apartment building in Toronto. Some refugee families who escaped oppressive regimes in Central and South American countries became its first tenants, forming a supportive community for one another. While this apartment building is no longer managed by Zerin, it continues to house some next-generation members of those original families.

Zerin's second housing project in 1984 was a new construction of a 40-unit apartment building in London for seniors. Despite the age of the building, it is in excellent condition and well maintained. Zerin Place is highly regarded for its appearance, its outstanding management and its strong financial position. Zerin Place is meant to be 'a place to call home' for its senior tenants and they stay on average for nine years.

Our Vision, Mission and Our Values

Zerin has always strived towards creating respectful communities where people live in dignity with hope and joy. This vision still rings true today. Zerin's Leadership Committee refreshed our mission and values to best align these foundational elements and position Zerin to achieve our desired future. Learn more about Our Vision, Mission and Our Values.

Photos

Zerin Place on Clarke Road, view from the parking lot onto the patio, an affordable housing development project, London, Ontario. Photo of a field green with meadow grasses and flowers. Proposed site where new planned housing project to be constructed in East London. A planned affordable housing project. Development / construction site at 440 Clarke Road for a Zerin Development Corporation affordable housing project in London Ontario. Building a Caring Community Campaign: Help Us Help Others / zerindevelepment.ca Development site where new housing project is being constructed at 440 Clarke Road in London Ontario. Informational sign in front of the construction with proposed project's architectual rendering, expected occupancy - Fall 2021 - and rental information phone number: 519-455-6080 Ext 100. Zerin Place Seniors Apartment, view from the parking lot. An affordable senior housing development by Zerin. Zerin Place Seniors Apartment, view from the parking lot. An affordable senior housing development in London Ontario by Zerin Development Corporation Zerin Place on Clarke Road, view from Clarke Road entrance corner, an affordable housing development project, London, Ontario. Construction site at 370 South Street in London Ontario SoHo in October 2023. Empty construction site. As a partner in the Vision SoHo Alliance, Zerin is in the process of developing a 119 unit apartment building on South Street. Aerial view of the construction site at 370 South Street in London Ontario SoHo around October 2024 with all six levels of the SoHo Zerin Place complete. As a partner in the Vision SoHo Alliance, Zerin is in the process of developing a 119 unit apartment building on South Street in London, Ontario. A photo from Vision SoHo Alliance groundbreaking ceremony in London Ontario. Zerin Place Seniors Apartments - Plaque presented to a tenant for 20 years tenancy. Architect's rendering of proposed housing project in East London, street view. Photo of tractor on construction site. Construction of foundation/ground floor units at Zerin Place - an affordable housing development project in London Ontario Construction site at 370 South Street in London Ontario SoHo around October 2024 with all six levels of the SoHo Zerin Place complete. As a partner in the Vision SoHo Alliance, Zerin is in the process of developing a 119 unit apartment building on South Street in London, Ontario. Photo of church in Autumn. Community of Christ, Woodfield Congregation in London Ontario Proposed affordable Housing development project in London Ontario - proposed rendering Development site where new housing project is being constructed at 440 Clarke Road in London Ontario. Development / construction site at 440 Clarke Road for a Zerin Development Corporation affordable housing project in London Ontario. The Government of Canada through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is pleased to have contributed to this project. Photo of a large gathering. Official opening ceremony at Zerin Place on December 1, 1985. London Ontario. Zerin Place Seniors Apartments under construction - an affordable housing development in London Ontario by Zerin Development Corporation A 4th floor sitting place to quietly reflect, read or visit, at Zerin Place, London Ontario, an affordable housing development by Zerin Development Corporation Photo of Zerin Place Seniors Apartments building in London Ontario from front entrance; from this view Zerin Place resembles a mountain. Zerin Place Seniors Apartments - Tenants enjoy some cake and coffee. Zerin Place on Clarke Road, view from the parking lot, affordable housing development, London, Ontario.

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