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Technology is transforming the way social housing providers manage properties. The technological advancements that have already transformed financials and operations are now automating resident-based transactions. The results are increased efficiencies for clients and greater empowerment for staff. Online social housing applications are a great example of this emerging technology. Read more of the article: Social Housing Applicant & Waitlist Technologies
It's voting season across Canada. Here's 3 things housing providers should know heading in to Canada's 43rd election. Read more of the article: 3 Things Housing Providers Need to Know This Election
The YWCA Hamilton share their experience as one of the first organization's to navigate the funding process of the National Housing Co-Investment Fund - New Construction Stream Read more of the article: Member Experience: Navigating the National Housing Co-Investment Fund
ONPHA recently submitted and presented our 2019 Ontario pre-budget recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. Read our 5 recommendations to drive housing solutions. Read more of the article: Making the Case for Community Housing: 2019 Pre-Budget Submission
Read on for an overview of some of the most relevant changes for non-profit housing employers. Read more of the article: How Employment Standards are changing under the ‘Making Ontario Open for Business Act’
In 2018 ONPHA turned 30! Take a look at all we accomplished together over the past year. Read more of the article: Our 2018 Photo Album
5 housing experts share their number one idea for what we can do right now to ease our housing pressures. Read more of the article: 5 Big Ideas for Housing Now
ONPHA's Urban Aboriginal Housing Advisory Committee hosted a full-day Ontario Indigenous Housing Provider Gathering. Learn more about the challenges and potential solutions that were discussed, and ONPHA's next steps. Read more of the article: Championing Indigenous Housing Strategies
You've registered for the 2018 ONPHA Conference and now comes the fun part – mapping out your weekend. Don't forget to pencil in these seven must-attend events. Read more of the article: Six Must-Attend Events at #ONPHAConf
Struggling to recruit diverse, qualified board members? Check out these practical tips and promising practices. Read more of the article: Diversify Your Board
