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Sector voices

Lead, Spark, Build: Three Steps for Impactful Networking

September 29, 2025

As a professional in a sector dedicated to serving the community, you already know that relationships are the core of what makes great organizations. Your work in community housing is highly authentic. So, when you attend the one of the sector’s biggest events of the year, the 2025 ONPHA… Read more of the article: Lead, Spark, Build: Three Steps for Impactful Networking

Bring your frontline experience to the boardroom 

August 18, 2025
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If you work in community housing, you know the stakes. You know what it takes to stretch limited resources, to innovate under pressure, and to support people with compassion and resilience.  That knowledge is powerful, and it’s needed at the decision-making table. Joining a board is a chance to shape… Read more of the article: Bring your frontline experience to the boardroom 

3 big ideas we’re bringing to the 2025 ONPHA Conference 

July 28, 2025
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Across Ontario, non-profit housing providers are pushing boundaries, solving problems, and proving that community housing is central to a stronger, more affordable future. This fall, nearly 1,000 housing professionals will gather at the 2025 ONPHA Conference to share bold ideas, build new partnerships, and shape what comes… Read more of the article: 3 big ideas we’re bringing to the 2025 ONPHA Conference 

Building Pathways Out of Homelessness  

March 18, 2025
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Fred Victor’s Transitional Housing Program  Toronto, a city known for its skyscrapers, also grapples with the persistent and urgent challenge of homelessness. Driven by a century-long commitment, ONPHA member Fred Victor has been at the forefront of tackling this issue, providing innovative solutions that address not… Read more of the article: Building Pathways Out of Homelessness  

Beyond shelter: The story of Brantford Native Housing

February 25, 2025
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In the heart of Brantford and Brant Country, a story of community-driven change unfolds. ONPHA member Hotinohsioni Incorporated, known as Brantford Native Housing (BNH), is a thriving hub of Indigenous life, radiating cultural pride and empowerment.  Read more of the article: Beyond shelter: The story of Brantford Native Housing

From waste to resource

February 24, 2025
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Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) weaves sustainability into the fabric of how we serve our communities. One standout example of this commitment is our long-running tire recycling program, which has kept over 16,000 tires out of landfills since 2012. Read more of the article: From waste to resource

Seeking Diverse Voices: Join ONPHA’s Board of Directors

September 6, 2023

Dear ONPHA Members, I am excited to share with you the exciting opportunity to join ONPHA’s Board of Directors. As the Board President, I am proud to lead an organization that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and that recognizes the importance of diverse voices in shaping the future… Read more of the article: Seeking Diverse Voices: Join ONPHA’s Board of Directors

How to get the most out of an online Conference  

September 13, 2022

Opting for an online experience over in-person doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice value. Follow these tips to get the most out of your online conference experience in 2022.   Read more of the article: How to get the most out of an online Conference  

Transforming Indigenous community housing in Ontario 

August 15, 2022
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Housing is a key component of Reconciliation. Learn more about how we can meet the growing needs of Indigenous people living off-reserve in Ontario. Read more of the article: Transforming Indigenous community housing in Ontario 

Confronting Black Problems: An Interdisciplinary Approach 

February 21, 2022
Launch of the new Centre for Advancing the Interests of Black people

The Toronto Community Housing hope to positively impact the lives and experiences of Black tenants and staff. Learn about their strategy to embed an anti-Black racism lens into all aspects of their work. Read more of the article: Confronting Black Problems: An Interdisciplinary Approach 

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