About Us

HomeSpace provides safe, appropriate and affordable housing for vulnerable Calgarians. HomeSpace is a charitable real estate developer, rental housing owner and property manager. We own a portfolio of 765 units of housing in over 32 properties throughout Calgary and we work with social service agencies who provide supports to the more than 875 residents in our buildings. We have a strong growth mandate to build more specialized, permanent, affordable housing to continually address the affordable housing crisis in our city.

Vision

A home for everyone in our community.

Mission

We creatively apply our expertise to increase and manage the number of affordable and specialized housing units.

Values (DIG)

Dignity – We respect every person’s right to be treated with dignity and have access to a safe,

appropriate and affordable home, while acting with integrity to maintain trust from our partners and community.

Innovation – We find new and better ways of providing housing – and thereby, we fearlessly challenge the status quo.

Growth – We collaborate to grow housing options for the community.

HomeSpace is housing our community.

Our Team Our dedicated team consists of talented community members and industry leaders as well as committed staff with real estate development and property management expertise.

Board of Directors

A highly experienced real estate and development professional. David brings his diverse and expansive knowledge to HomeSpace.

David McIlveen

Board Chair

George has a background in strategy, planning and governance. Formerly with the CHF Board, he helped develop the Calgary Plan to End Homelessness.

George Coppus

Board Vice-Chair

Principal, Dynawise Inc.

Dale is a Chartered Professional Accountant who has a passion for helping build strong communities so that every individual is afforded the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.

Dale Brown

Board Treasurer

Well known in Alberta’s housing industry, Donna brings many years of not for profit leadership, governance and volunteer experience to HomeSpace.

Donna Moore

Board Secretary

Customer Experience Manager Constellation HomeBuilder Systems

Chief Superintendent Daroux believes that our collective efforts will build a new narrative of opportunity and hope for all to thrive. His passion lies in working with youth and communities to align policing and partner agency efforts to address the root causes of crime and social disorder.

Trevor Daroux

Director

Chief Superintendent, RCMP

Tim is an experienced banker with more than 30 years of financial services experience as well as an advocate for industry and community.

Tim Gillespie, CFA

Director

Retired, ATB Corporate Financial Services

Tom Hong is a real estate developer with a background in real estate lending and financial services. Both in and outside of his work, Thomas is committed to supporting happy and healthy communities.

Thomas Hong

Director

Director, Asset Management - Genesis Land Development Corp.

Lourdes is an Urban Planner, entrepreneur, and community mobilizer. With a Masters in Environmental Design, Lourdes is the Founder & CEO of Hive Developments, the Leftovers Foundation and Fresh Routes. She is also a small business owner and sits on multiple boards focused on city building, affordable housing and entrepreneurship.

Lourdes Juan

Director

Founder & CEO of Hive Developments

Iain has over two decades of experience in the real estate development sector and is an active community member, volunteering his expertise to various groups and is a Board Director for Rundle College Society.

Iain G. McCorkindale

Director

Director, M3 Development Management Ltd.

Equal parts lawyer, volunteer, design nerd and curious traveler, Maggie is a proud Calgarian who cares passionately about the city’s future.

Maggie Rabinovitz

Director

Lawyer

From management of 36,500 multi-family units to holding his real estate license for the past 20 years, Kevin is a knowledgable professional.

Kevin Screpnechuk

Director

Retired real estate professional

Committed to his community, Darcy was a founding Director and Treasurer with the CHF. He believes that great communities work together. Darcy is a Certified Corporate Director and recognized as a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta.