The Blog at Effort Trust

October 20, 2020

Scenic Apartments and Helvetia Apartments - Winners of the Hamilton Trillium Award 2020

To see more pictures of the buildings visit our website: https://www...

February 21, 2020

San Valentine ‘s Celebration in Barlake Apts.

San Valentine 's Celebration in Barlake Apts. (85 Barlake Ave.) More than 27...

December 23, 2019

UGLY SWEATER DAY

UGLY SWEATERS... WHAT FUN! Our Holiday Breakfast included a contest of the Ugliest Sweater,...

December 9, 2019

MAC Awards Gala

The Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) held their Awards Gala...

December 2, 2019

NEIGHBOUR2NEIGHBOUR

Once again, Effort Trust is participating in the Neighbour2Neighbour Food Drive. Every year,...

November 11, 2019

Remembrance Day

Today we remember our fallen soldiers and their sacrifice to our Country.

October 31, 2019

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

HAVE A FABOOLOUS HALLOWEEN! The Effort Trust Family wishes you a Sweet and Safe Halloween...

October 25, 2019

KICKING CANCER’S BUTT

On October 20th, 2019, for the 15th year in a row, Effort Trust took part in the 'KICKING CANCER'S...

October 17, 2019

A Mental Health Morning

On Thursday, October 10th, 2019, Effort Trust were proud Sponsors at 'A Mental Health...

October 2, 2019

Thanksgiving

The fall season is here and it brings a time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for...

May 6, 2019

Paint The Town Red

PAINT THE TOWN RED CIRQUE DE LA MUSIQUE Effort Trust staff attended the Annual...

April 18, 2019

Special Olympics

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 HAPPY TO JOIN IN FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Some...

March 4, 2019

Bowling Night

Beat the Winter Blues Bowling Night! A fun night enjoyed by Effort Trust employees at...

February 27, 2019

HOLLYWOOD GLAM GALA

HOLLYWOOD GLAM GALA An evening of glamour and giving back was enjoyed by Effort Trust employees...

January 3, 2019

Healthy Living

Happy and Healthy Apartment Living in the Winter Months Do you live in an apartment, a condo, or...

December 7, 2018

TICKET GIVEAWAY

As you may be aware, the Hamilton Bulldogs...

November 21, 2018

Winter Blues

Winter is almost here! As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, we could all use a little...

October 26, 2018

Trick Or Treat! Safety First!

Just a friendly reminder from Effort Trust this upcoming week to be mindful of the many...

October 1, 2018

Happy Turkey Day!

With Thanksgiving weekend only a week away it is sure to be a busy one. Whether you are planning to...

September 4, 2018

Back to School

Welcome Back to School! As parents and guardians it's an exciting time, sending off...

August 15, 2018

Dundas Cactus Festival

What are you doing this weekend? How about going to a festival? How about supporting local...

August 1, 2018

August

FUN FACTS ABOUT AUGUST Birthstone = Peridot Fruit & Vegies for the Month = Peaches,...

July 12, 2018

Staying Cool

Trying to stay cool and on budget, why not take the kids to the local spray pads. "Spray...

June 19, 2018

Big Bike

THE BIG BIKE! A very big CONGRATS goes out once again to the dedicated employees of Effort...

May 22, 2018

#BULLDOGSASSEMBLE!RESULTS

Thank you to the 32 staff members that participated in the vote today. Here are the...

May 18, 2018

#BULLDOGSASSEMBLE!

Recently, Effort Trust had the privilege of handing out a total of 400 Hamilton...

May 17, 2018

NATIONAL DENIM DAY

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED IN NATIONAL DENIM DAY THIS WEEK! "In...

May 9, 2018

#BULLDOGSASSEMBLE

Today, Effort Trust had the privilege of handing out a total of 400 Hamilton...

April 24, 2018

Run For Women

Did you know? 1 in 8 Canadian women will suffer from depression at some point in her...

March 20, 2018

Spring Has Sprung

Spring has officially sprung and although it might not feel like it yet, what better time to give...

March 1, 2018

Mental Well-Being

Mental health is a topic that we as a society are slowly being encouraged to speak out about and I...

November 3, 2017

Movember

Ladies and Gentlemen; it's officially Movember……. Whether you are a sports fan...

October 31, 2017

Happy Halloween

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

October 13, 2017

AGH BMO World Film Festival

Welcome to Hamilton, where you will find cultures and traditions from all over the world. How...

May 19, 2017

Denim Day!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE THAT PARTICIPATED IN NATIONAL DENIM DAY THIS WEEK! "In...

May 9, 2017

Fundraising Concert = Success

Pride rings out once again within the Effort Trust family! This time in the form of a song. After a...

April 28, 2017

Day of Mourning - April 28

Today we remember all those who lost their lives or have been injured in the workplace and strive...

March 31, 2017

Smoke Detectors

Spring Is Here! Have you tested your in-suite smoke detector yet? Please report any deficiencies...

February 28, 2017

Apartment Hunting

Looking for an apartment? Don't know where to start? Here are some tips to get you into the unit of...

January 13, 2017

A Special Thank You

December 9, 2016

Fire Safety

Apartment Building Safety Tips Every fire is dangerous. But you can survive if you...

November 25, 2016

Citykidz

Once again The Effort Trust Company along with the Law Office of Weisz, Rocchi and Scholes have...

November 4, 2016

Movember

Look out ladies and gents; it's officially Movember……. Whether you are a...

October 1, 2016

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

"[The] Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is a leading community–driven organization in Canada...

September 16, 2016

Decorating Apartment Units

With September here, it's back to school for many of the tenants within The Effort...

August 12, 2016

Left Handers' Day

International Left Hander's Day was first celebrated on August 13, 1976...

June 24, 2016

Heart & Stroke

CONGRATULATIONS EFFORT TRUST CHAMPIONS! A note from the Heart and Stroke...

June 17, 2016

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there. Whether you were blessed biologically or otherwise,...

May 2, 2016

Mental Health Week

Effort Trust Proudly Supports Mental Health Week May 2-8, 2016 "CMHA's Mental Health Week is...

April 15, 2016

Apartment Spring Cleaning

Apartment Spring Cleaning! Ok so the weather hasn't completely changed over for the good yet and...

April 8, 2016

Spring!

12 SIGNS SPRING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER……… 12. Flowers start to...

February 5, 2016

Super Bowl 50

SUPERBOWL 50 – WHAT SIDE ARE YOU ON? To those of you that watch football, or just love...

January 15, 2016

Winter Fun!

Looking for something in Hamilton to do with the family this weekend…or everyday in the...

December 25, 2015

Happy Holidays!

Today is a day that many of us come together and celebrate what is called Christmas. Canada, having...

December 11, 2015

It's a Wonderful Life! - The Musical

It's a Wonderful Life! – The Musical "December 02, 2015 to December 27,...

November 20, 2015

Holiday Giving!

This year The Effort Trust Company along with the Law Office of Weisz, Rocchi and Scholes have...

November 6, 2015

In Flanders Fields

On Remembrance Day members of the armed forces (soldiers, sailors and airmen) are commemorated. The...

October 30, 2015

Halloween Safety

Here are some useful tips from the Police; Pumpkin Carving: -Do not let small children carve...

October 1, 2015

Cancer Awareness

As I sit at my desk and reflect on the week passed I feel somewhat numb. This week I was all set to...

September 11, 2015

Great Job!

WE ARE FAMILY! We might not ALL be blood related here at Effort Trust, but we do come together...

August 7, 2015

Lefties This Way!

I was approached by a co-worker at Effort Trust today (who will remain anonymous) about a very...

July 31, 2015

Hamilton in August

HamJam-Jul 31 - 6:00 PM McMaster Innovation Park Grease Sing-Along-Aug 1 - 8:00 PM The...

July 10, 2015

Big Bike Thanks

ET CHAMPIONS OF THE BIG BIKE IN HAMILTON 2015 FOR THE HEART AND STROKE...

June 19, 2015

A LOVELY NOTE

A lovely note of appreciation..... "I just wanted to thank you and Effort Trust for your...

June 12, 2015

THE BIG BIKE!

A very big CONGRATS goes out to the dedicated employees of Effort Trust that helped raise money for...

May 4, 2015

May The Fourth Be With You

When did it all begin…."The reference was first used on May 4, 1979, the day Margaret...

April 17, 2015

Effort Trust Employees Care!

When it was brought to my attention that a fellow Effort Trust employee was truly making a...

April 10, 2015

THANKS!

Recently Effort Trust advertised an Easter Egg hunt in the Hamilton community and helped sponsor...

March 5, 2015

Easter Egg Hunt

It's almost time for the third annual Easter egg hunt at Carter Park on Stinson St. between...

February 19, 2015

Lunar/Chinese New Year

Happy Lunar New Year To those in the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Tibetan and...

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