Centre News
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2024!
It is that time of year again when we prepare for the holiday season. As we picture the tables that we’ll gather at by the fireplaces in our homes, we […]
The vital role of housing in rebuilding women’s lives: progress in British Columbia
Major barriers prevent abused women from accessing housing after experiencing trauma. The invisible nature of homelessness, often underestimated in women, affects many victims of violence, especially those with children. Structural […]
Funding dedicated to Black-led organizations available through the Nova Scotia Community Housing Growth Fund
The Nova Scotia Community Housing Growth Fund has received new funding to accelerate the growth of Black-led community housing organizations. In its announcement last November, on the first anniversary of […]
CHRA study: Canada can increase its GDP by billions by investing in community housing
The imperative of community housing goes beyond its contribution to the social safety net and proves to be an economic necessity, according to a study on the impact of community […]
CHGF one year anniversary: Extending a big, heartfelt THANK YOU to all those who joined us
It’s been a whole year since the Nova Scotia Community Housing Growth Fund (CHGF) has been supporting community housing providers in the province – and we hosted an anniversary event […]
Community Housing Growth Fund: Strengthening sector capacity, promoting transformation and growth
The Community Housing Growth Fund (CHGF) is a funding model originally developed for Nova Scotia in collaboration with the provincial government. It is a small revolution for the province, with […]
Community land trusts: a response to the housing crisis
At a time when housing security is being compromised by causes that have been around for far too long, and an increasing number of Canadians are losing their homes to […]
Before you plan your next steps – Check your compass
So, how’re things? Now that 2023 is winding down and the dust is beginning to settle on the turbulent past few years – how is your organization? What have you […]
Unlocking faith-based real estate for community housing
The groundwork for a major conversation between local governments, faith-based groups, and community housing players will be laid on October 25th at ONPHA’s pre-conference Building for Belonging. Organized by the […]