“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.
Find out how to secure the right financing to make your current or next retrofit project a success.
What better way to recognize and celebrate accomplishments than with awards of recognition? Nominations are now open until May 31!
The 2022 Federal Budget was released on April 7. Read ONPHA’s initial response to the new investments in affordable housing.
Whether you’re a small or large organization, having a strong social media presence can have a huge impact on your non-profit’s overall success in today’s world. Read on as we provide valuable tips and tricks on how you can boost your non-profit’s presence on social media!
reKINdle aims to address the marginalization faced by older LGBTQ2+ adults living in Waterloo Region as they access community services and housing. We caught up with the project leads from SPECTRUM and Community Justice Initiatives to learn how they worked together to bring this innovative program to life.
Creating an air conditioning policy that strikes a balance between ensuring the safety of tenants, staff, and the public and the well-being of tenants can be tricky. Read on to learn about Ottawa Community Housing Corporation’s air conditioning standard and how it was developed.
At its best, the strategic planning process harnesses the wisdom, insights, experiences, and creative energies of the individuals responsible for delivering the organization’s mission. Read on to learn more about strategic planning.
A long-term tenant has sadly passed away recently and we are unclear as to how we should deal with her possessions. She did not leave a will. Are we allowed to dispose of the tenant’s possessions (including their car) after a certain amount of time has passed? Read on to see the answer.
ONPHA member Fred Victor is helping its clients and the local community get vaccinated against COVID-19. We spoke to CEO Keith Hambly about Fred Victor’s services and its role in the vaccination rollout.
The arrival of the pandemic had community housing providers scrambling to adapt their services to meet health restrictions. Read on to see how Halton Community Housing Corporation has been employing technology to improve their services and how doing so helped support their pandemic response.
2021 has been a busy year for advocacy at ONPHA. Read on to see what we’ve been working on over the past few months.
Many housing providers find calculating minimum rent to be the most complicated aspect of the new RGI rules. Read on to get a breakdown of the new minimum rent.
On April 19, the federal government released Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience. Read on to see some of our housing sector “wins” in the budget.
The 2020 ONPHA Award winners received their awards in the midst of an unusual and challenging year. We caught up with them to see how the award has impacted their organizations and what they’ve been up to over the past year.
Ontario Nonprofit Network is taking over the blog! Learn about how non-profits fit into the Province’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout and how they can support it.
Recently, there was an incident between tenants that had the potential to become a safety concern. Can you please provide information on how we can prevent and/or resolve difficult/potentially violent conflicts between tenants without calling the police or filing an eviction notice?
Read on to see the answer.
Ontario released its 2021 Budget on March 24. Read on to see some of our housing sector “wins” in the budget.
Developmental Services Ontario is taking over the blog! Learn about how DSO finds creative, person-centered housing and support options that help adults with developmental disabilities live independently in their communities.
