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.
Plancher
Accelerate the growth of community housing
Nova Scotia’s Community Housing Growth Fund
Green Kickstarter Fund
Strengthening the sector’s commitment to eco-responsibility
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
Grants
- Local Projects
- Sectoral Projects
- Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund
- Nova Scotia’s Community Housing Growth Fund
Services
- Energy efficiency coaching services
- Self-assessment tools
- Resource inventory
- Special projects
News
As the Community Housing Transformation Centre enters its second year of operations, we are proud to announce that Lisa Ker,former executive director of Ottawa Salus, has joined the Centre in the newly created role of deputy executive director.
A new report examining how 12 major Canadian cities dealt with dual covid/homeless crisis concludes there has been a mix of positive steps forward and blunders in dealing with the unsheltered communities. To solidify the gains, the author argues, the federal government must step up with more permanent funding to...
It’s been a long year for most of us, but we’re finally entering the holiday season. Whether we’re thinking of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or just our need for a quiet break, our homes are the heart of winter celebrations. Warm shelter on a snowy day, the kindliness of community and...