Three habits of a fully engaged board
An effective board is an engaged board. We know engagement is important, but what does it actually look like...
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Read MoreWithout Inclusion, Diversity Is Just Another Buzzword
“Diversity” and “inclusion” are so tightly intertwined that they’re often used interchangeably. But organizations that assume inclusion is a natural byproduct of diversity often come up short in providing either.
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Read MoreBetter Buildings: A Guide to Financing Housing Retrofits for Ontario Non-Profits
Find out how to secure the right financing to make your current or next retrofit project a success.
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Read MoreHelp us celebrate housing excellence with the 2023 ONPHA Awards
What better way to recognize and celebrate accomplishments than with awards of recognition? Nominations are now open until May 31!
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Read MoreONPHA’s initial response: 2023 Federal Budget & 2023 Ontario Budget
The 2022 Federal Budget was released on April 7. Read ONPHA’s initial response to the new investments in affordable housing.
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Be a “disruptor” and create positive change
Non-profit housing providers across Ontario know that our sector is in a period of tremendous change. This...
Spreading the flu?
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Tenant vs. tenant complaints
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Darlene Cook on her win, the sector and what’s next
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Affordable Today. Affordable Tomorrow.
With the Provincial election fast approaching, ONPHA teamed up with our sector partner CHF Canada to make the case for investing in co-op and non-profit housing today to create a legacy for the next generation.
ONPHA’s response to the National Housing Strategy
After 20 years without significant investment in housing, this long overdue Strategy is a historic step in the right direction. We are pleased that the government has adopted several of the recommendations made by ONPHA. Read our initial response.
Revisiting ONPHA’s Recommendations for the National Housing Strategy
As the sector gears up for the release of the National Housing Strategy, here is a refresh of what ONPHA has recommended.
Real member experiences with the Social Housing Apartment Retrofit Program (SHARP)
ONPHA recently talked to members who received funding through the Social Apartment Retrofit Program (SHARP). Read on to learn about their experiences, and what advice they have for housing providers seeking similar funding.
Government consultations 101: How do they work and why should you participate?
How do consultations work and what can participants expect? The provincial and federal governments...
Housing Standards: Thoughts from Ireland
After the 2008 financial crisis, the Irish government needed to address the drop in housing construction and saw the non-profit housing sector as a big part of the solution. A regulatory framework helped them grow the capacity of non-profits, while at the same time proving that investment in this sector was feasible.
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