“Failing to plan means planning to fail.” We’ve all heard someone say that. Planning is hard, important work, but it’s just got easier owing to some help from the Agency.
Timing
CMHC’s Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) requires co-ops to complete an Action Plan covering their next three years
Treasurer Glenn Grignon of Sandy Hill Housing Co-op says the writing is on the wall.
Unlike most Ontario co-ops, which own their own land and buildings, this co-operative was developed on land leased from the University of Ottawa—and all leases have termination dates.
Although Glenn expects the
No argument—2020 has been a tough year for everyone. However, some of us have used the time to assess and reflect on our future. For you, this could mean continuing with your studies or going back to school after taking a break. If this possibility interests you, 2021 brings good news, provided you
Long ago, I was preparing to interview for the job of co-op coordinator. I knew little about housing co-ops, except that they were a good thing.
A friend at CHFT lent me CHFT’s first manual How to Run a Housing Co-op. I spent three hours on a folding chair in the office, reading and making notes
This is a short guide to better understanding the Annual Information Return (AIR) for housing co-ops and the importance of filing on time.
Housing co-operatives are small businesses formed to provide housing for their members. They prosper best when they are fully occupied and members pay their housing charges in full and on time.
A housing co-op is not a complex business, but it takes work to keep it going. As the steward of your
The original federal co-operative housing programs differ in detail, but all have a similar purpose:
92% of Agency clients have a Strengthening or Stable risk trend. Proof of many good decisions.