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Cutting Down on Waste: A Look at Ottawa Community Housing’s Composting Pilot  

May 2, 2022
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Ottawa Community Housing Corporation are taking over the Blog to share about their new waste diversion program that has reduced garbage output by 40% in on of their buildings. Read more of the article: Cutting Down on Waste: A Look at Ottawa Community Housing’s Composting Pilot  

3 Tips to Help Recruit and Retain Leaders in Community Housing

March 28, 2022

As boards plan for a complex and ever-changing future, how can current leaders attract and keep directors with the skills, experience, and passion needed to lead the organization? Here are 3 great tips we learned at the 2021 ONPHA Conference. Read more of the article: 3 Tips to Help Recruit and Retain Leaders in Community Housing

Loose papers, tangled cords, and yesterday’s leftovers, OH MY! Time to spring clean your workspace.

March 14, 2022
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It's not easy to find time to spring clean our workspaces when the community housing sector keeps us so busy! These tips can help make it easy for us to get organized for spring. Read more of the article: Loose papers, tangled cords, and yesterday’s leftovers, OH MY! Time to spring clean your workspace.

Purchasing Tip: Choose Delivery over Drop-In

January 12, 2022
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Stocking up on supplies in the New Year? Consider an important best practice and choose delivery over drop-in. Read on to find out why. Read more of the article: Purchasing Tip: Choose Delivery over Drop-In

How to lead successful teams in challenging times

January 10, 2022
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Workplace burnout is high. Take your team from exhausted to engaged with these four success drivers. Read more of the article: How to lead successful teams in challenging times

Well-Managed Purchasing in the Non-Profit Sector: It’s About More Than Just Saving Money

December 20, 2021
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Investing the time to manage your non-profit’s purchasing effectively can have a profound impact on your organization, far beyond cost savings. Read on to learn more. Read more of the article: Well-Managed Purchasing in the Non-Profit Sector: It’s About More Than Just Saving Money

Community housing development: Key steps in the process

July 5, 2021

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

How to boost your non-profit’s social media presence

June 28, 2021

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

Ask Member Support: Property left by a deceased tenant

May 31, 2021

A long-term tenant has sadly passed away recently and we are unclear as to how we should deal with her possessions. She did not leave a will. Are we allowed to dispose of the tenant’s possessions (including their car) after a certain amount of time has passed? Read on to see the answer. Read more of the article: Ask Member Support: Property left by a deceased tenant

Operating safely during COVID-19

November 9, 2020

As the pandemic continues, one of the biggest concerns facing housing providers is operating safely, in a sustainable way, in the long-term. Read on for tips on keeping staff, tenants, and contractors safe during COVID-19. Read more of the article: Operating safely during COVID-19

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