CURRENT FUNDRAISER
Sleeping in Cars
Sleeping in Cars does more than raise funds for Places for People - it shines a light on a critical issue: the need for safe, appropriate housing for everyone in our community.
It isn't just a statistic - it's the people you see every day: the cashier scanning your groceries, the hairstylist cutting your hair, the server bringing your meal. Many of these hardworking community members struggle to find housing they can afford. Too many people in our county are homeless or hidden in "invisible" situations - couch surfing, living in unsafe or overcrowded conditions, or even sleeping in their cars.
Friday, March 27, 2026
Grab a friend, get a team going or fly solo to help ensure everyone in our community has a safe place to call home.
About us
Supported by the people of Haliburton, Places for People offers affordable housing to those who live and work in the community.
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Back in 2005 our founder Fay Martin saw the urgent need for affordable housing and decided to do something about it. Since then Places For People has housed over 100 people; 32 families, consisting of 47 adults and 56 children. Of our previous tenants, seven of the families have moved on to home ownership.
We currently own and manage 20 units across Haliburton County with units in each of the four townships and are planning a new, multi-unit build of one- and two-bedroom units as this is where Haliburton County is seeing the greatest demand for housing.
Places for People is a CRA registered charity. Charitable number: 846245959 RR0001
Donate
Ways to give
Make a Difference for Your Community because an investment in Places For People is an investment in the lives of those who make Haliburton County a great place to work, live or visit.
Send an e-transfer to info@placesforpeople.ca (we have auto-deposit enabled) to ensure that 100% of the funds goes to our housing efforts since there are no transaction fees for us. You can also donate using Canada Helps or Zeffy and explore other ways to give by clicking the button below:
Thank you!
Our donors and supporters are special people.
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Valerie J - Terri C - Rob H - Tim L - Debbie W - Murray F - Gregory D - Deborah O - Natalie and Dave F - Ed and Pauline S - Dineen V - Thomas M - Sandra C - Scott K - Bob and Arlene S - Kaitlyn H - Kathi D - Michelle M - Max W - Patricia H - Anonymous - Kathy D - Susan Z - Sydney B - Val S - Roxanne C - Bill Switzer -
Thank you to all our donors, volunteers and sponsors for all your support in making affordable housing a priority in Haliburton.
United Church of Canada -
ACM Designs -
Hot Ponds -
The Mill Pond Restaurant -
Home Hardware -
Walker’s Heating and Cooling -
Chalk -
The Kozy Korner -
CanoeFM -
Wintergreen Maple Products -
Kelly’s Propane -
Boshkung Tree Service -
Fehr Foundations -
SkyCor -
Sutherland Power -
Lakeland’s Roofing, Exteriors and Reno’s -
Total Site Services -
ORKIN Canada -
Churko Electric -
Thomas Contracting -
United Church of Canada - ACM Designs - Hot Ponds - The Mill Pond Restaurant - Home Hardware - Walker’s Heating and Cooling - Chalk - The Kozy Korner - CanoeFM - Wintergreen Maple Products - Kelly’s Propane - Boshkung Tree Service - Fehr Foundations - SkyCor - Sutherland Power - Lakeland’s Roofing, Exteriors and Reno’s - Total Site Services - ORKIN Canada - Churko Electric - Thomas Contracting -
How you can make a difference
Places for People relies on volunteer labour to maintain its properties and grow the Organization. There are a variety of jobs for volunteers and we are always looking for more people to help.
Join the board or a committee
In addition to our Board of Directors, volunteers are needed for committees made up of Board members and community volunteers:
Property Development
Property Management
Finance
Tenant Selection and Support
Marketing and Fundraising
Places for People is a charitable organization. Without volunteers, we would not be able to do the work we do across Haliburton County. If you are interested in helping us, please contact us with the link below.
Apply
Need a place to live?
Places for People accepts applications for rental units. They will be kept on file. When there is an appropriate unit available applicants will be contacted.
Download, complete and submit your complete application by emailing it to info@placesforpeople.ca