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UPDATE (September 9, 2024) There can be long waiting lists to get into housing co-ops, but sometimes opportunities open up unexpectedly. Several non-profit housing co-ops with ties to Community Land Trust are looking for new members to join their communities now. If you’re interested, use the following links to learn more: Sawmill Housing Co-operative is … Continued

UPDATED: September 4, 2024 Hoy Creek Housing Co-operative is making great strides. Phase 1 of its redevelopment is complete, existing members have moved into the new building, and there’s room for more!   The co-op is looking for new members to fill its remaining two-bedroom homes, which are located just north of Coquitlam Centre and … Continued

Enroll your child in Ethos Lab’s summer camps for grades 5-12. Three unique, fun-filled STEAM weeks await.

Scholarships available!

Is your co-op looking at upgrades to improve energy efficiency?

The CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program provides rebates for improving your home’s energy efficiency through select upgrades.

Qualifying co-op homes can access rebates for heat pumps, water heaters, insulation and window upgrades, and more.

The BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) offers financial assistance to eligible low- and moderate-income households to make needed home adaptations, enabling residents to live independently longer in their homes. Co-op eligibility has been a little ambiguous in the past, but we are happy to report some good news.

Members who meet the program criteria and income requirements that belong to a co-op with an FCHI-2 agreement may be eligible for funding for adaptations.

Is your housing co-op interested in environmental sustainability and energy efficiency? If so, CHF BC may be able to help – check out our FREE Energy Benchmarking Program!

Co-ops that sign up for benchmarking with the help of CHF BC and are Vancity members may be eligible for an incentive of up to $500!

As we wrap up another incredible year together, we wanted to take a moment to share our gratitude and spread some festive cheer your way. Your dedication and hard work have made this year truly special. The energy and enthusiasm you bring to our co-operative community have created a vibrant and supportive environment. From overcoming … Continued

The City of Vancouver is offering a thermal imaging program aimed at reducing the City’s greenhouse gas emissions. Housing co-ops have successfully used thermal infrared imaging in the past to…

Housing co-ops all across Canada got some good news last week from federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos. In his newsletter, Dialogue with Duclos the…

Housing co-ops across Canada are celebrating a federal budget that promises short-term relief for low-income co-op members caught in the co-op housing crunch and the active re-engagement of the…

CHF BC is one of three Lower Mainland co-op sponsors with four staff (from CHF BC and COHO Management Society) matched up to mentor post-secondary students as BC Co-operative…

We have eight declared candidates for five openings on CHF BC’s board of directors so we’ll be holding an election at the CHF BC Annual Meeting this Saturday!