Creating solutions for a sustainable future: The 2021 ONPHA Conference
Get a preview of day three of the 2021 Conference and hear Director of Operations Andrew McKenzie’s insights on sector sustainability
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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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Unlocking financial opportunities for ONPHA members and tenants
It’s back to school season, a time when many tenants and their families can feel the pinch. Read on to learn more about financial opportunities for families to enable brighter future for the next generation.
What the federal election results could mean for housing in Ontario
The federal Liberal Party has secured another minority government in the 2021 election. What could these results mean for community housing in Ontario? Read on!
Community housing development: Financial basics
Get tips on the financial basics of developing community housing from Cahdco, Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation’s development corporation.
Putting the focus on people: The 2021 ONPHA Conference
Get a preview of day two of the 2021 Conference and hear Centre for Housing Excellence Senior Manager Helen Harris’ insights on the importance of people-centred housing solutions.
Vote Housing: An Ontario Perspective
ONPHA has recently joined the Vote Housing campaign to address housing affordability and end homelessness in Canada for the 2021 Federal Election.
But what is Vote Housing? And what does it mean in the Ontario housing context?
Community housing development: Renewal, repair, regeneration, and new development
Learn about Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation’s Capital Regeneration Strategy and its plans for renewal, repair, regeneration, and development.
Community housing for the future: Taking collective action toward resiliency
Community housing in Ontario is at a critical moment in history. Read on to learn about ONPHA’s Solutions Lab on Community housing for the future: Taking collective action toward resiliency, a collaborative, future-oriented dialogue on Ontario’s community housing system.
Risk management for boards: Protecting your organization
Protecting an organization from risk is one of the most important responsibilities of a non-profit board. Read on to learn more about risk management and the steps involved in creating an effective risk management strategy.
Leading the future of community housing: The 2021 ONPHA Conference
Get a preview of day one of the 2021 Conference and hear ONPHA CEO Marlene Coffey’s insights into how we’ll examine systemic solutions and prepare for the future of the community housing sector.
Ask Member Support: Occupant or tenant?
One of our tenants has moved his daughter and her children into his unit on an emergency basis. If she starts to pay a portion of rent and is included in the father’s rent calculation, would she be considered a tenant? Read on to see the answer.
Updates from the Landlord and Tenant Board
The LTB, with the input of key stakeholders, has recently undertaken a series of changes aimed at improving access to and modernizing its services. Read on to see the latest updates.
The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: Preparing your organization for change
The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA), passed in 2010, is scheduled to come into effect later this year. Read on to learn about some of the changes you can expect to see when ONCA comes into force.
OCH and PAL Ottawa partner to create affordable homes for Ottawa’s senior arts workers
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) recently announced that it had entered into a memorandum of understanding with PAL Ottawa to create 80 new units for senior arts workers in Ottawa.
Learn about this new development and the partnership between the two organizations.
Community housing development: Key steps in the process
ONPHA recently gathered together community housing leaders to discuss the dos and don’ts of housing development in our ‘Developing community housing – lessons from the frontline’ workshop. Read on to get CCOC/Cahdco’s breakdown of the key elements and steps to consider when developing community housing.