Centre News
Private investors are ready to invest in community housing. Are you ready to seize the opportunity?
Public funding is still very much the backbone of community housing, and for good reason. It’s what makes deeply affordable rents possible, especially for lower-income households. But on the ground, […]
Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund secures continued funding, set to resume operations now
After a period of demonstrated success in nurturing grassroots housing solutions, the Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund—meaning “Growth in our land”—has been renewed for one year with a $750,000 commitment. The program, […]
Student Housing Nova Scotia: Reinventing itself after 50 years
After focusing on a single property for more than 50 years, Student Housing Nova Scotia (SHNS) turned the loss of its only building into an opportunity to reinvent itself and […]
Scaling with intention: key takeaways from ENFHS’s strategic journey
Three years ago, community housing organization Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society (ENFHS) had approximately 400 units spread across 11 buildings with a team of just six employees. Today, with a […]
Four Edmonton housing providers selected for the Coaching for Growth Pilot
Edmonton, AB – The Centre is pleased to announce the four non-profit housing organizations selected to participate in the Coaching for Growth pilot program in Edmonton. Excel Society, Jasper Place […]
Logéco: Consolidating to build more
“If we don’t consolidate, we’re going to lose housing units.” That blunt assessment comes from David Barbaza, Executive Director of the Fédération des OSBL d’habitation des régions du Bas-St-Laurent, de […]
Beyond the numbers: Understanding the conditions for lasting change
Canada’s housing sector is accustomed to measuring progress through numbers: homes built, dollars invested and households served. These indicators are essential, but they do not always explain why housing challenges […]
2025–2026 Year in review: Building the future of community housing
On June 18th, the Centre held its annual general meeting, where the 2025–2026 Annual Report was presented. The 2025–2026 year marked a significant turning point for community housing in Canada. […]
Energy-efficient retrofits: practical lessons for community housing providers
During the Centre’s webinar Save money with energy-efficient retrofits and construction, speakers Dami Dabiri, Energy Manager at the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA), and Majed Hargaaya, Manager of the Regional […]