Become a Member
Join a community that is committed to building a more affordable Waterloo Region, together.
Union Co-operative has two types of members:
Community Members are people who live, work, or otherwise have a connection to Waterloo Region (e.g., past resident or student) and are committed to permanent affordability through community ownership. Community Members of the Co-operative can elect and be elected as a Director of the Community Member group.
Tenant Members are people who live in a building owned by the Co-operative. Tenant Members of the Co-operative can elect and be elected as a Director of the Tenant Member group.
Our First Property
Investments will be used to acquire, renovate, and manage an existing multi-unit residential building. This approach reduces the risk and complexity of building new, and preserves existing housing stock that often have below market rents.
Instead of selling a property when the value goes up, we will leverage the increased value to buy additional properties and preserve more units.
We look forward to providing quality and affordable housing for all of the tenants who already live in the property. It’s their home!
Become a Member
Membership is open to people who live, work, or have a relationship (e.g., past resident) to Waterloo Region.
Membership shares are $500
Vote at member meetings, elect directors, run for the board
Only members can invest in preference shares
Invest for Impact
Union Co-operative has completed its first investment raise. Stay tuned for the next opportunity to invest for permanent affordability through community ownership.
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Do you have questions? Great!
It is important to us that you have all the information you need to decide if becoming a member and investing in Union Co-operative is right for you. Contact us to schedule a call with a member of our team?