Transforming Sacred Spaces
Across Canada, many church buildings face a turning point — shrinking congregations, rising upkeep costs, and more days empty than in use. Yet these same buildings hold extraordinary potential: sanctuaries, halls, classrooms, kitchens, and offices that can once again be full of life.
Relèven Realty helps churches turn their properties into thriving community hubs.
We manage multi-use buildings, coordinate tenants and programs, and ensure these spaces remain financially sustainable while staying true to their mission.
What We Do
Practical, mission-aligned property management
We walk alongside churches, dioceses, and property stewards to move from uncertainty to stability and renewed purpose. Our services are collaborative, hands-on, and tailored to each building.
Our core areas of work include:
Revenue Growth & Financial Performance — Increasing building income through optimised rentals, multi-tenant strategy, diversified user mix, and improved occupancy.
Vision & Feasibility — Understanding the building’s potential and community demand.
Tenant & Program Activation — Bringing in nonprofits, educators, artists, and social enterprises.
Shared-Use Systems — Policies, scheduling, leases, and operational frameworks.
Capital Planning Support — Strategy for repairs, fundraising, and long-term investment needs.
Facility Operations — Day-to-day management, maintenance coordination, and emergency protocols.
Marketing & Communications — Branding, websites, and storytelling that attract users and funders.
Our Impact
We currently manage several landmark buildings that now serve their neighbourhoods seven days a week. Across all our sites, hubs now generate stable revenue, reduce vacancy, and amplify local impact — while preserving the spiritual and architectural heritage of their buildings.
Espace Jax, Montréal QC
A heritage church reborn as a creative hub for arts, wellness, education, and social impact groups — welcoming over 20,000 visitors annually.
St. Matthews Centre, Kitchener ON
A downtown historic space transformed into an affordable rehearsal, office, and event hub for choirs, youth programs, and cultural organisations.
Preston Commons at St. Peter’s, Cambridge ON
A growing community hub bringing together social service providers, educators, and small organisations in one collaborative space.
why partner with us
Our team brings:
Deep experience in church property transformation
Proven systems for scheduling, rentals, and shared governance
Strong networks in arts, social services, and community sectors
A realistic, hands-on approach shaped by operating multi-tenant hubs every day
A strong track record of increasing building revenue through optimised occupancy, diverse tenants, and strategic space activation
We understand the balance between mission, maintenance, and community need — because we live it ourselves.
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Ready to explore what your building could become?