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. Read more of the article: Risk management for boards: Protecting your organization
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. Read more of the article: Leading the future of community housing: The 2021 ONPHA Conference
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. Read more of the article: Ask Member Support: Occupant or tenant?
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. Read more of the article: Updates from the Landlord and Tenant Board
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. Read more of the article: The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act: Preparing your organization for change
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. Read more of the article: OCH and PAL Ottawa partner to create affordable homes for Ottawa’s senior arts workers
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. Read more of the article: Community housing development: Key steps in the process
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! Read more of the article: How to boost your non-profit’s social media presence
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. Read more of the article: reKINdle: Community support for older LGBTQ2+ adults
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. Read more of the article: Air conditioner policies
