Be the Change & Help END Housing Discrimination!

Imagine searching for a home—a place where you can feel safe, raise your children, and build your future—only to be turned away again and again. Not because of your financial situation, but because of who you are. Sadly, this is the reality for over a million racialized Canadians who live in poor housing conditions, and for far too many, discrimination makes finding suitable housing nearly impossible. In Toronto alone, more than a quarter (26%) of Black single parents have experienced discrimination when trying to find housing, according to the Canadian Centre for Human Rights’ (CCHR) 2009 report on discrimination in the city’s rental market. This report, still one of the most-cited resources on the subject, paints a disturbing picture of the barriers faced by racialized communities.

New data only deepens our understanding of this issue, revealing that discrimination is 267% more likely when callers to the housing market have a racialized accent. The situation is even more dire for racialized immigrant women with children, who face 563% greater discrimination than those who do not disclose their parental status. These numbers highlight the complex and compounding factors that make finding housing so difficult for racialized people in Canada.

This is where you come in. We are raising funds to build a powerful lobbying pool that will work tirelessly to inform and persuade government officials to take this matter more seriously. With your support, we can push for stronger laws and enforcement around housing discrimination, ensuring that all Canadians have access to fair and equitable housing opportunities.

We're on a $2,000,000 Mission to END Housing Discrimination in Canada!

Who Are We?

We are Solutions 4 Lyfe (S4L), a dynamic organization dedicated to creating tangible and lasting social change. At S4L, we believe in the power of collective impact, and our mission is to bring together changemakers, innovators, and allies to address some of society’s most pressing challenges. We operate at the intersection of strategic governance and operational excellence, ensuring that every effort we undertake is aligned with our vision of a more equitable and just world.

Our approach is comprehensive and multifaceted, divided into four key divisions:

1. Empowerment Research Consortium: We drive research, technology, and evidence-based practices to inform and enhance our initiatives.

2. Inclusive Futures & Frontiers Institute: This division fuels innovation and creative solutions, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in social change.

3. Changemakers Action Division: Here, we implement projects, foster partnerships, influence policy, and drive systemic change.

4. Be the Change: Our resource mobilization, communications, and capacity-building division, ensuring that we have the tools and support needed to make an impact.

At the core of S4L is a diverse collective of individuals and organizations who are committed to social change:

- Changemakers: The initiators and implementers of innovative solutions.

- Innovators: Thought leaders and creative problem-solvers who bring new ideas to the table.

- Allies: Supporters and collaborators who contribute resources, expertise, and networks to advance our mission.

We bring these stakeholders together under a structured framework guided by our Board of Directors, ensuring synergy and collective impact. Solutions 4 Lyfe is more than just an organization—we are a catalyst for change, leveraging our expertise in project management, strategy development, and resource mobilization to drive meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

When it comes to addressing housing discrimination in Canada, we are the right people for the job. With a proven track record of mobilizing diverse stakeholders and creating impactful solutions, Solutions 4 Lyfe is committed to ensuring that every Canadian has access to dignified housing. We invite you to join us in this vital mission to end housing discrimination and create a future where everyone has a place to call home. Together, we can turn our vision into reality.