Welcome to the Community Housing Transformation Centre
The Community Housing Transformation Centre is a catalyst for the growth of community housing across Canada.
We provide grants, tools and services to support community housing stakeholders (non-profit housing organizations, housing co-ops, federations, associations, groups and governments) in their efforts to enact social change, ensure economic sustainability, and bolster growth and efficiency.
Find out about our services, programs and grants, browse our news and get involved in growing community housing in Canada.
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Accelerate the growth of community housing
Nova Scotia’s Community Housing Growth Fund
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Self-Assessment Tools
Run a health check on your organization using the Organizational Compass and the Green Compass. Fill out our free online self-assessment form to:
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses
- Access an automatically generated action plan
- Consult the list of resources available to implement the plan
Resource Inventory
Access a list of resources selected by the Centre’s team to meet your organizational needs based on your areas of interest and location. Included are the following:
- Guides, reports and tools
- Activities and training
- Financing opportunities
Services & Special projects
- Energy efficiency coaching services
- Self-assessment tools
- Resource inventory
- Special projects
News
Housing crisis has long plagued Canada’s Indigenous communities
The CMHC’s annual Northern Housing Report paints a bleak picture of the housing market in Canada’s northern territories, where a high percentage of residents lack suitable, adequate and affordable housing.
Covid-19 exposes Vancouver’s low-income housing crisis
On October 15, the city of Vancouver unanimously approved a $1-billion plan to acquire all 105 of the city’s Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotels and turn them into social housing. Tenants’ rights groups are applauding […]
National Housing Day: COVID-19 highlights dire housing needs
This year, COVID-19 has turned millions of lives upside down, and the pandemic has also exposed glaring needs in the housing sector. National Housing Day 2020, Sunday, November 22, is the occasion for an even greater awareness of lodging needs and the work that remains to be done.
Toronto: COVID-19 worsens plight of residents struggling to pay the rent
Driving a clear connection between food insecurity and unaffordable housing, the 2020 Who’s Hungry report details the impact of COVID-19 on food bank users. While managing debt was already a […]
Working to plug widening holes in the Maritimes safety nets
Renée started her career with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Moncton and has over 30 years of experience working with non-profits and charities. An avid curler, she is particularly […]
Indigenous youth transition with help from community elders
In Kamloops, B.C., an innovative approach to improve outcomes for Indigenous youth aging out of foster care is the talk of the town. Kikékyelc [pronounced Kee-kek-yel-c] is an affordable housing […]