Our Future is Now: the 2020 ONPHA Conference
‘Our Future is Now’ is not just a Conference theme, it’s a statement that the work we do is necessary in creating healthy communities. Read on to learn more about the 2020 ONPHA Conference.
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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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Five reasons to join a non-profit board
You bring specific experience and know-how to the table, but what do you gain from becoming a board member?
Read on to discover some of the most compelling reasons to serve on a non-profit board.
Tenants on the board: benefits and challenges
Many non-profit housing providers consider having tenants on the board to be invaluable for the health of their organization.
Read on to learn more about how to start planning for a tenant presence on your board.
Build your skillset with ONPHA’s online courses
This year, we’ve faced unprecedented changes to the way we live and work. ONPHA has been offering online courses since 2005. With 15 years of experience under our belt, we’re more than ready to help you meet your professional development goals.
Conducting unit entries during COVID-19
As the need for social distancing wears on, it may no longer be feasible to put off less urgent maintenance work, fire inspections, and general unit inspections. So how can housing providers conduct repairs and inspections while protecting the health of residents, staff, and contractors?
Ask Member Support: minimum rent increase under the new RGI rules
Can you explain the new minimum rent rules and in particular, please clarify how rent is calculated for tenants who are currently paying less than the new minimum rent and how the new minimum rent applies to OW and ODSP recipients and how utility adjustments factor in?
What you need to know about Stage 3 of Ontario’s Reopening Plan
Learn more about Stage 3 of the Province’s Reopening Plan and how the relaxed restrictions may impact community housing provider services and operations.
A guide for reopening your workplace
Businesses across the province are entering and preparing to enter Stage 3 of the Province’s reopening plan. Read on to learn about how ONPHA’s new resource can help you plan a safe return to work.
Ask Member Support: eligibility requirements and tax impacts of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
My organization is looking at the various COVID-19 government assistance/relief programs. I have been looking into the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy but I need more information. Can you tell me if non-profit housing providers are eligible, and if so, are the funds received from this program taxable?
Membership during a pandemic: how does it make a difference?
Learn about how ONPHA membership is an essential tool to help community housing providers weather the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community gardening during a pandemic: tips for making your gardens safe
On April 25, 2020 the Province lifted some COVID-19 restrictions, allowing community gardens to open.
Are you opening up your community gardening space or considering implementing a garden for the first time? Read on to learn about ways you can do so safely and in line with public health restrictions.
Virtual AGMs: what you need to know
Is your Annual General Meeting (AGM) coming up? What does that mean for your organization during the COVID-19 pandemic? Read on to find out how you can still hold your AGM and get tips and tools for running effective virtual meetings.
Ask Member Support: self-isolating tenants smoking in their units
Our building is currently smoke-free. How can we accommodate tenants who are self-isolating due to COVID-19 so they can use tobacco and/or cannabis safely without affecting others’ rights to a smoke-free environment?
Bill 184: Summary of ONPHA’s legal analysis
Bill 184, Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020 (Bill 184) represents the culmination of several years of consultation between the Province and the community and rental housing sectors.
Read the summary of ONPHA’s legal analysis of the Bill.
The New, Simplified World of RGI Administration
On July 1, 2020, changes to the way rent-geared-to-income (RGI) is administered are set to come into effect as part of the Ontario government’s Community Housing Renewal Strategy (CHRS). Learn about these changes and how ONPHA can help your organization adjust.