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
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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
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 […]
The Indigenous Internship Program: Strengthening community housing by fostering new talent
A vibrant community housing sector requires strong organizational capacity. The Centre strives to meet this challenge within the sector through its grants and programs, including the Indigenous Internship Program, launched […]