Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association
Who we are
The Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) represents non-profit housing providers who offer affordable rental homes to low- and moderate-income households, including specialized housing and support services. Our members are landlords from Ontario’s largest housing corporations, as well as independent non-profits and supportive housing organizations.
Ontario’s community housing sector plays a vital role in providing safe, affordable homes across the province. Here’s a look at its collective impact:
As leaders in housing affordability, ONPHA brings together a diverse network of individuals, organizations and professionals committed to making a positive impact in the community housing sector.
Together with our members, we aim to build 99,000 new affordable units in 10 years, safeguard existing units, and support our members and partners in creating a sustainable future where every Ontarian has a home. Join us and help grow our collective voice to transform housing for everyone.
Empowering community housing providers
At ONPHA, we strive to be more than an association – we’re your strategic partner in advancing community housing across Ontario. Our approach combines powerful advocacy, professional development led by sector leaders, operational support, and dynamic networking to grow your impact.
Our programs and services include:
![Marlene Coffey, ONPHA CEO, speaking at a podium]()
Advocating to empower community housing providers
Ontario’s community housing sector plays a vital role in providing safe, affordable homes across the province. Here’s a look at its collective impact:We advocate for strong, sustainable, and equitable housing that address the needs of community housing providers.
Our team works with all levels of government and partners across sectors to drive policy changes and real solutions.
![A group of housing providers learning at the ONPHA conference]()
Boosting the skills of community housing providers
Professional development for housing providers is at our core.
Our comprehensive training programs and webinars are designed to equip you with the latest skills and insights to elevate your professional goals and organizational effectiveness.
![A property manager placing a product order online]()
Streamlining operations for housing providers
Streamline your operations with ONPHA Enterprise, our group purchasing program, that delivers tailored solutions to reduce costs, simplify procurement, and provide specialized support with expertise in the non-profit context.
![A panel of housing experts speaking at the 2024 ONPHA Conference]()
Building connections and driving innovation
Our networking opportunities, like the annual Conference, are more than just gatherings. They are spaces where ideas are exchanged, relationships are built, and sector-wide innovation is sparked.
Connect with peers, share breakthrough practices, and be part of a collaborative community committed to transforming housing in Ontario.
Featured stories
“We don’t need more police in encampments; we need more Winnie Peters.” This testimonial from Bruce Davis at Public Progress captures the impact of Winnie Peters’ 25 years in community housing. In a city where Indigenous people make up just 3.4% of the population but represent 31% of those experiencing homelessness,… Read more of the article: How Winnie Peters Built Kingston’s Model for Indigenous Housing
When affordable housing units disappear faster than they can be built, it takes a changemaker willing to turn the tides. Krystal Valencia didn’t wait for the system to catch up to the crisis. In just over a year, she built an innovative solution that addresses one of the sector’s more urgent challenges: a unique affordable housing acquisition model… Read more of the article: Racing the Market: How a young leader is rescuing affordable housing at private-sector speed
Housing is essential. But it’s only the beginning. What happens when housing support goes beyond walls and doors? When a woman and her children flee violence, finding safe housing is only the first step. The real challenge is everything that follows: healing from trauma, reclaiming independence, and rebuilding a life from the ground up, all while managing the stress of finding permanent affordable housing. … Read more of the article: Beyond Housing: How a provider uses trauma-informed models to support healing
Are you passionate about affordable housing?
Join our network of organizations and individuals dedicated to fostering vibrant communities and ensuring everyone in Ontario has a place to call home.
Discover the many ways you can be a part of the affordable housing community with an ONPHA membership or partnership. Together, we can shape the future of housing in Ontario.