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Rethinking growth in community housing
Is growth the right goal for community housing, or is it a trap? For years, many non-profit housing providers have focused on survival: fixing aging buildings, chasing uncertain funding, and […]
Consolidating to preserve local identity in rural communities
Community housing providers in rural communities are operating under increasing pressure. Small, often aging teams are being asked to manage growing regulatory requirements, rising financial pressures, building maintenance, and increasing […]
Scaling with intention at Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society
Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society (ENFHS) is a non-profit housing provider that has grown from a small initiative into a multi-project organization delivering and operating affordable housing at scale. Across […]
We are hiring: Learning Systems Assistant – RentSmart program
The Learning Systems Assistant is a Canada Summer Jobs student role supporting the migration organization of RentSmart’s educational content into a new Learning Management System (LMS). Reporting to the Manager […]
Coaching for Growth pilot opens for Edmonton community housing providers
EDMONTON – The Community Housing Transformation Centre is seeking up to four local non-profit housing providers to join Coaching for Growth, a new capacity building pilot designed to help organizations […]
Alberta Seniors and Community Housing Association: Tools to scale
For many community housing providers, certain questions keep coming back to the table: how can we acquire new buildings without putting the organization at risk? How can we maintain the […]
The power of community-first leadership in Indigenous housing
What does leadership look like in a housing system that continues to underserve Indigenous communities? At Brantford Native Housing (BNH) in Brantford-Brant County, Ontario, leadership is grounded in community, accountability, […]
Digital strategies for community housing organizations: the Centre’s experience
Improving the visibility and understanding of community housing is an ongoing challenge in Canada. While support is strong, knowledge of how it works remains limited. A survey conducted by Abacus […]
Three partners, one mission: RentSmart comes to Calgary
Partnership is at the heart of RentSmart’s arrival in Calgary. The Centre, the City of Calgary Home Program and the Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region are working together […]