Our Organization
For nearly 50 years, Onward has been working to ensure every Calgarian has a safe, appropriate, affordable place to call home.
We are a non-profit organization that provides homes to low-income Calgarians.
We are partnering with various orders of government and other organizations to grow our portfolio of affordable housing.
Onward owns and operates more than 1,700 units across 31 buildings.
We serve a diverse mix of low income Calgarians, including those with mental health and mobility challenges, to the working poor, seniors and individuals leaving homelessness and domestic violence.
We welcome single people, families, seniors, Indigenous persons, newcomers to Canada, and others.
We work with more than 60 social-service agencies who refer and support residents.
Our mixed income approach helps reduce stigma, promotes community integration, and enhances quality of life for residents.
We subscribe to the Housing First principle: housing is the foundational element to every Calgarian’s well-being.
Our Onward team of dedicated employees serves residents and partners while ensuring quality homes.
Purpose
We build and own affordable and well-cared-for homes — the foundation for well-being and belonging.
Vision
With homes for all, people and communities thrive.
Home is the reason we exist and the reason we show up every single day. We know that you cannot build a life without a safe and affordable place to call home. Our residents come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. While no two stories are the same, we all share one thing in common, the desire to have a safe place to lay our heads at the end of the day. We create homes where everyone can thrive.
Our Values
ACT = Accountability + Care + Teamwork
Accountability
Rise to the challenge – be accountable and hold others to account.
Care
Care from the heart – for our residents, our buildings, our partners, and our team.
Teamwork
Work together – to get the job done!
“Everybody needs a place to call home. Sometimes, people just need a little help and it’s nice to know Onward is there.”
Publications
Previous financial statements and reports for Horizon Housing and Forward Housing, prior to merger, are available upon request by emailing: hello@onwardhomes.ca.
About Us
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Board and Leadership
We work to provide affordable homes as a foundation for tomorrow
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History
We’ve been dedicated to building affordable housing for Calgarians since 1976
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News
Learn more about Onward through personal stories, news and views
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FAQ
Find answers to common questions like who we work with and how to apply