Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association’s 14th annual Building Partnerships Conference is being held in Winnipeg from November 12-13, 2026. Two days full of panels, presentations, networking and discussions from all sides of the non-profit housing sector. Presenters and panelists from across Canada will share hard-earned insights and expertise.
The Centre will present 2 sessions at this year’s conference:
- Thursday, November 12: 3:15pm – 4:30pm RentSmart at Centennial 2
- Friday, November 13: 9:15am – 10:30am Consolidation in the Sector at Embassy A
Building Housing Stability: The RentSmart approach to homelessness prevention in Manitoba: Thursday, November 12: 3:15pm – 4:30pm
Speakers: Teresa Guillem (The Centre) and Pam Sholdice (MNPHA, RentSmart):
This session explores how RentSmart, a train-the-trainer education model facilitated by Certified Educators, equips communities with practical tools to support successful tenancies and reduce the risk of eviction.
Highlights include:
– Tools and approaches for teaching financial literacy, communication, conflict resolution, and tenancy responsibilities;
– Strategies for building community capacity through a scalable train-the-trainer model;
– Adaptable practices and resources that can be integrated into local housing stability and eviction prevention efforts.
Find out more about the RentSmart course offering here: https://centre.support/service/course-offering/
Consolidation in the Sector: Learning from Our Neighbours in Quebec:Friday, November 13: 9:15am – 10:30am
Speaker: Catherine Desrochers (Director of Communications and Strategic Relations at the FOHBGI and Logéco) Facilitator: Justin Quigley (Program Manager at the Community Housing Transformation Centre):
In Eastern Quebec, several small non-profit housing organizations manage a sometimes-aging housing stock with limited resources, making it increasingly difficult to maintain services and keep buildings in good condition. It is in this context that a structural transformation has been implemented, led by the FOHBGI. This initiative resulted in the creation of Logéco as a central mechanism and regional safety net designed to intervene when consolidation becomes necessary, safeguarding community housing, preserving collective assets, and ensuring the long-term continuity of operations for both organizations and tenants, while pooling property management, standardizing practices, and strengthening professional support. It has also fostered a new culture of collaboration and solidarity across the region.
The discussion will explore Logéco’s journey and the key features of its model, addressing why and when to consolidate, the tools available to support consolidation, and the conditions for success.
Centre’s attendance: Teresa Guillem, Stefanie Einfeld, (guest: Catherine Desrochers)
