Meet Deqa Nur, a Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) tenant who transformed her neighbours’ struggles into an initiative that reshaped her community. Strengthening community from the ground up How can you strengthen the community when you have no formal authority, no organizational budget, and no title on your door? For Deqa Nur, a… Read more of the article: How One Tenant’s Vision Created Lasting Community Impact
“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
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
Reinventing capital planning for sustainable, 100-year homes When ONPHA member, Circle Community LandTrust, took ownership of over 600 single-family homes across Toronto in 2022, they faced a familiar choice: make the urgent fixes and get units rented quickly, or pause and ask a bigger question. They chose the bigger… Read more of the article: Rethinking rent-ready: How a housing provider is building affordable housing for the next century
At the heart of every thriving housing community are its tenants. They are not just residents; they are the driving force behind connection, support, and positive change. Keep reading to hear two inspiring stories that demonstrate how tenant leadership makes housing communities thrive. Sowing seeds of change Birchmount Community Action… Read more of the article: Tenants Leading Community Transformation
The inspiring story of Trevaun Douglas Ontario’s community housing sector thrives on the energy and vision of its young leaders, and Trevaun Douglas is a shining example of what this new generation can achieve. As a Program Coordinator for the Community Economic Development Team at Toronto… Read more of the article: From community youth to changemaker
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
Building a generation of future surgeons In the corridors of Canadian medical institutions, a disparity has persisted: the underrepresentation of Black and minority doctors and surgeons. Today, that narrative is being rewritten by Toronto Community Housing Corporation’s (TCHC) The Next Surgeon Program. “It may surprise you… Read more of the article: Breaking barriers: Building a generation of future surgeons
What better way to recognize and celebrate accomplishments than with awards of recognition? Nominations are now open until May 31! Read more of the article: Help 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! Read more of the article: 5 reasons why you should nominate for the ONPHA Awards
