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SUMMARY:Consolidating to secure the future of organizations and the housing stock: Strategies from Eastern Quebec
DESCRIPTION:In a context of limited financial resources\, a need to preserve the housing stock\, and a lack of leadership succession in rural areas\, consolidation is becoming a key strategy for protecting and developing community housing. \nWatch this session featuring David Barbaza\, Executive Director of Fédération des OSBL d’habitation du Bas-Saint-Laurent\, de la Gaspésie et des Îles-de-la-Madeleine (FOHBGI) and President and Co-founder of Logéco\, who shared practical insights from a community housing organization consolidation initiative in Eastern Quebec. The session was moderated by Jonathan Fleury\, Program manager Québec. \nIn 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 to pool property management\, standardize practices\, and strengthen professional support to members. It has also fostered a new culture of collaboration and solidarity across the region. \nAs a part of the Centre knowledge sharing series\, this recording explores what made consolidation both relevant and feasible\, how it was implemented\, conditions of success\, and what concrete changes it brings to the stability and growth of the regional community housing stock. \nWhether you are a leader\, board member\, or manager of a community housing organization\, this recording is designed to provide insights and offer guidance on assessing the potential for consolidation to join forces in a strategy for resilience and growth. \n  \n“Communication is 75% of the work when it comes to consolidation. You really have to listen and be supportive. We’re here to offer organizations a framework and a future for their buildings. It’s a collaborative approach\, and the solutions are tailored to each organization. Decisions are made together. I like to go back to the etymology of words: “consolidate” comes from “con” and “solidare”\, which means we’re building something solid together.”\nDavid Barbaza\, Logéco \n  \nWatch the webinar replay (audio interpretation in English) : \n \n  \nWant to learn more? Here are some additional resources \nDownload the slide deck \nLearn more about Logéco \nRelated resources from our Resource Inventory: \n\nExploring mergers/asset transfers in the non-profit housing sector\nConsolidation and amalgamation of housing co-operatives\nAmalgamation framework: A collaborative roadmap for housing societies\nMutualization – Sharing resources\nBrowse our Resource Inventory for more.
URL:https://centre.support/event/consolidating-to-secure-the-future-of-organizations-and-the-housing-stock-strategies-from-eastern-quebec/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/0PMydYM3QNWmmEvigDVyiw
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SUMMARY:Save money with energy-efficient retrofits and construction
DESCRIPTION:Energy efficiency is often perceived as expensive\, complex\, or out of reach for community housing providers. But what if many of those assumptions are misconceptions? \nWatch this session exploring the realities behind energy performance in community housing\, with Dami Dabiri\, Energy Manager at the BC Non-Profit Housing Association and FCM’s Regional Energy Coach for British Columbia\, and Majed Hargaaya\, Manager of the Regional Energy Coach Program at the Centre. \nDesigned for housing providers\, asset managers\, and sector leaders across Canada\, this session unpacked common myths about energy efficiency and discussed the benefits of environmentally responsible solutions. As a part of the Centre knowledge sharing series\, this webinar explored a retrofit case study from the community housing sector\, Salmo Valley Estates. The speakers highlighted practical strategies and resilient design approaches that strengthen building performance while protecting long-term financial sustainability. \nThis recording also presents the Regional Energy Coach (REC) program\, a national support initiative that helps community housing organizations navigate energy planning\, funding opportunities\, and implementation strategies. \nWhether you are planning a retrofit\, considering new development\, or seeking to improve asset management practices\, this recording provides actionable insights to support informed decision-making. \n  \n“Air sealing and attic insulation: low cost\, high savings. This is the best bang for your buck in almost any affordable housing retrofit. Always think envelope first.” \nMajed Hargaaya\, The Centre \n  \n“The project team is so important\, especially for a multi-measure project like this one. You need a solid team to achieve the best outcomes.” \nDami Dabiri\, BC Non-Profit Housing Association \n  \nWatch the webinar replay: \n \n  \nWant to learn more? Here are some additional resources \nDownload the slide deck \nLearn more about the Regional Energy Coach (REC) program \nSalmo Valley Estates website \nRelated resources from our Resource Inventory: \n\nUnderstanding energy efficiency: A guide for affordable housing providers\nWhy green construction is needed to affordably increase housing supply\nBuilding innovation: Does high performance construction cost more?\nCanada’s climate retrofit mission\nResources for climate-ready housing and infrastructure\nBrowse our Resource Inventory for more.
URL:https://centre.support/event/save-money-with-energy-efficient-retrofits-and-construction/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ELcIR4AKQ5yZMz83D-FCGw
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SUMMARY:From mission to momentum: How Rooted built financial resilience through growth and acquisition
DESCRIPTION:How to build financial strength and expand your housing portfolio with proven strategies? \nWatch this session with Nick Russell\, CEO of Rooted\, sharing how this community housing provider reinvented its model to achieve lasting affordability and scale its housing impact. The webinar was moderated by Amanda R. Knight\, Program Manager for Nova Scotia. \nAs a part of the Centre knowledge sharing series\, this webinar highlighted how Rooted strengthened its financial foundation to grow from a small non-profit housing provider into a resilient\, mixed-income and portfolio-based housing organization. Drawing from Rooted’s evolution\, the discussion unpacked why reinvention was necessary\, how it happened\, and what it enabled including access to national programs such as Build Canada Homes. \nIn this recording\, you’ll learn about practical\, replicable financial strategies relevant to organizations at different stages of growth\, with key insights to help community housing providers move from sustaining programs to building momentum: \n\nScaling with intention: How to assess your organization’s readiness for growth\, clarify your next right scale move (optimize\, partner\, or expand)\, and understand what to adopt early versus later.\nFinancial clarity as a growth catalyst: How Rooted reframed financial conversations with its board around growth readiness\, aligned mission and financial strategy\, and identified ways to diversify revenue without mission drift.\nPortfolio-based thinking: Why Rooted shifted to a mixed-income\, portfolio-based model\, and how simple portfolio metrics can help non-profit housing providers assess risk\, flexibility\, sustainability\, and long-term affordability.\nCapacity and impact: What Rooted gained by transforming its model and investing in internal capacity\, while staying true to its mission and aligning financial performance with long-term affordability\, environmental sustainability\, and community resilience.\n\n  \n“I’ll say often\, it’s really important in our world to have an environment where we can really lean into our entrepreneurial skill sets\, with everyone on the team. A north star is that entrepreneurial skill. Anything that’s impeding the ability to use that muscle\, flex that entrepreneurial skill\, is something that we’ve identified as being a top priority for moving those kinds of barriers.” \nNick Russell\, Rooted: Community Development Partners \n  \nWatch the webinar replay: \n \n  \nWant to learn more? Here are some additional resources \nDownload the slide deck  \nLearn more about Rooted’s 2026 priorities & objectives  \nLearn more about Rooted’s proposal for Build Canada Homes  \nRead more about the initiative \n  \nRelated resources from our Resource Inventory:  \n\nCivida: Living in mixed income housing\nA path to partnership: Guide to navigating non-profit partnerships with developers in mixed-tenure developments\nTools for overcoming institutional barriers to non-profit housing production\nWebinar – Transforming organizational culture\, rethinking finance: Lessons from Connections for Seniors\n\nBrowse our Resource Inventory for more
URL:https://centre.support/event/from-mission-to-momentum-how-rooted-built-financial-resilience-through-growth-and-acquisition/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Strengthening digital strategy\, amplifying sector impact: Lessons from the Centre’s practices
DESCRIPTION:Watch this session for a concrete exploration of the lessons learned from two years of testing\, analysis\, and experimentation in web strategy\, social media\, digital advertising\, and the use of the Google Ads Grant program. \nAs a part of the Centre knowledge sharing series\, this webinar presented\, through a case study format\, the Centre’s digital journey\, including: \n\nStrategies that improved the discoverability of our services and online content\nResults from both paid and unpaid advertising campaigns\nKey insights gained from experimenting with accessible digital tools\nDigital levers that can help the sector strengthen its visibility.\n\n“Your website should do one job and do that one job well. In 5 seconds\, someone should have a general idea of what your site is about\, who it’s for.” Jean-François Pagé\, The Centre \n  \nWatch the webinar replay: \n \n  \nWant to learn more? Here are some additional resources \nDownload the slide deck  \nDownload the full Case study \nRead more about the initiative \n  \nRelated resources from our Resource Inventory: \nUnlocking the non-profit sector’s digital potential to strengthen community services \nTechSoup Canada \nBrowse our Resource Inventory for more
URL:https://centre.support/event/strengthening-digital-strategy-amplifying-sector-impact/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/FfEMYu28TYulb4v0jRS5rw#/registration
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SUMMARY:Transforming organizational culture\, rethinking finance: Lessons from Connections for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Watch our conversation with Mohamed Abdallah\, co-founder of Connections for Seniors\, whose organization turned $12\,000 in seed money into $24 million in assets by adopting innovative organizational culture and structure.  \nAs a part of the Centre knowledge sharing series\, this session explores how adopting an entrepreneurial mindset\, rather than a program management one\, can strengthen financial resilience and unlock new pathways for sustainability.  \nParticipants gained concrete insights into leveraging diversified revenues\, integrating social enterprise models\, and aligning financial strategy with long-term mission goals.  \n“This is the mindset shift that we would like to see. You cannot resolve or solve 21st century problems or social problems with 1980s operating logic. That logic needs to have a shift\, and that’s what we’re trying to talk about today.” Mohamed Abdallah\, Connections for Seniors \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\nWatch the webinar replay:\n\n \n\n  \nWant to learn more? Here are some additional resources. \nDownload the slide deck \n\n\nDownload the proforma on social enterprise financial model\n\n\nRead more about the initiative\n\n\nContact Connections for Seniors\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nRelated tools from our Resource Inventory:\n\n\nCollaborative leadership and governance article series\nCreating and maintaining a social enterprise\nNIMBY (Not In My Backyard) toolkit Newfoundland\n“It’s not going to be done just by the Homelessness Sector”: Homelessness Prevention 101\nFour scenarios for the future of housing\, health and aging in Canada\nBrowse our Resource Inventory for more.\n\n\n  \nFollow up on the attendees’ questions \nThe Prime Minister is talking a lot about housing. Have you been successful with Federal Funding? \nYes\, we have been successful in accessing federal funding\, particularly where our projects align with national priorities such as Housing First\, seniors’ housing\, and aging-in-place strategies. Federal funding tends to favour projects that are shovel-ready\, partnership-driven\, and outcomes-focused. Our success has come from presenting strong pro formas\, clear community need data\, and demonstrating system-level collaboration. That said\, federal funding remains competitive and structured\, so long-term sustainability still requires diversified revenue beyond grants alone. \nWith the example offered of “scaling up income” if you do engage with government and receive funding\, but it is always for a term period and not renewable\, how do you work around this? Is it best to design the program knowing that you will need to make cuts or “scale down”? \nThis is a critical design question. We approach term funding as catalytic capital — not permanent operating revenue. Programs are built with one of three pathways in mind: 1. Transition to earned revenue; 2. Integration into core operating budgets; or 3. Planned sunset with measurable outcomes.\nIt is risky to build permanent staffing structures on temporary funds without a sustainability bridge. Scenario planning from the outset is essential. We design with scalability in mind — both upward and downward — so the organization is never destabilized by funding cycles. \nIt would be good to have some concrete examples of social enterprises and how you are actually making money. Do you charge for some services for example? \nWe operate mission-aligned enterprises that both serve clients and generate income. Examples include transportation services\, property management\, and fee-for-service program delivery. Another example: with approximately $800\,000 in social enterprise funding\, we purchased an event space that generates revenue. That space now supports programming\, hires staff\, and creates ongoing income for the organization. In some cases\, we charge modest fees (e.g.\, transportation or housing-related services)\, while maintaining subsidy pathways for low-income clients. The goal is blended value: financial sustainability alongside social impact.\nThe key principle is that enterprises must reinforce — not distract from — the core mission.
URL:https://centre.support/event/transforming-organizational-culture-rethinking-finance-lessons-from-connections-for-seniors/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Ovt2mfppQpCnZujw-5cLeA#/registration
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Youth: Tools and tactics for housing pre-development
DESCRIPTION:As a part of the Centre knowledge sharing series\, this webinar shares lessons learned from a project addressing youth homelessness and housing insecurity in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The session highlights how Phoenix Youth Programs developed a multi-service housing centre for youth\, including the creation of 50 new housing units. \nExplore key aspects of the project process: Site identification\, setting a common vision\, designing committees\, risk analysis\, and space considerations. \nWatch the 60-minute webinar replay
URL:https://centre.support/event/phoenix-youth-tools-and-tactics-for-housing-predevelopment/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T130000
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SUMMARY:Securing land\, strengthening communities: the New Roots CLT experience in Halifax
DESCRIPTION:Find out how the community land trust (CLT) model has enabled New Roots Community Land Trust to protect the African Nova Scotian neighbourhood of Halifax’s North End. \nThe Centre hosted the webinar Preserving and strengthening communities: The Experience of New Roots in Halifax\, with New Roots CLT and their partner Happy Cities\, as part of the launch of the Centre knowledge sharing webinar series. \nSpeakers: Treno Morton\, executive director at New Roots CLT and Houssam Elokda\, managing principal at Happy Cities. \nRead more and watch the webinar replay
URL:https://centre.support/event/securing-land-strengthening-communities-the-new-roots-clt-experience-in-halifax/
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