Growth
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]