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Life’s demands can make attending meetings in person a challenge. Whether it’s due to vacation time, health reasons, managing childcare, working unconventional hours, or dealing with other barriers, members may struggle to physically attend co-op meetings. How can we bring these members into the “room”? That’s where hybrid meetings come in, offering a flexible solution … Continued

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

At the recent British Columbia Co-operative Association’s (BCCA) 2024 Annual General Meeting, BCCA Co-Executive Director Elvezio Del Bianco interviewed co-op members to learn about the incredible work they are doing in their communities.

In this interview, Elvy talks with CHF BC’s Thom Armstrong to discuss how co-operative housing provides solutions for the housing crisis.

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

Scholarships available!

Join the Community Land Trust (CLT) as a Controller and be a key player in advocating for permanently affordable housing in British Columbia!

With a CPA and over 5 years of progressive accounting experience, you’ll lead our accounting team, ensuring sound financial management and supporting various organizational functions.

Last week, the Canadian federal government announced the $1.5 billion Co-operative Development Program. This is the first major federal investment in co-op housing in over 30 years.

Our CEO, Thom Armstrong, discussed the significance of this historic funding in recent media appearances, highlighting its impact on co-op housing in B.C.

Summer is coming! Portable AC units can help cool homes during extreme heat events.

If you live in a qualifying household, you may be eligible for a free portable air conditioner and installation.

Learn more about BC’s Free Portable Air Conditioning program.

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.

This Co-operative Housing Development Program is the first significant federal investment in co-op housing in over 30 years. CHF BC is delighted to see the program—promised in the 2022 federal budget—finally come to fruition.

It includes $500 million in contributions and $1 billion in loans to build housing co-ops across Canada. We are particularly excited that Indigenous-led housing co-ops will be eligible for program funding.

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!