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ONPHA speaks for Ontario's non-profit housing to the media and members of the public. We undertake research, write policy and position papers that help support our advocacy work on behalf of our members.

ONPHA is also the information source our members rely upon. Our newsletters, email alerts and faxed bulletins equip our members to make sound decisions, based on current, accurate information.

Aboriginal Rental Program: Call for Expressions of Interest
Oct 21, 2009

Miziwe Biik Development Corporation (MBDC) is issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest for the Aboriginal Rental component of the GTA Aboriginal Housing Program.

Long Wait for Social Housing in Durham
Oct 1, 2009
Source: Keith Gilligan, Durham Business Times

Durham waiting list has more than 4,000 names, including seniors, couples, and singles.

Groups Need Help to Build Housing
Sep 21, 2009
Source: The Star

Current affordable housing programs are still not able to meet the demand.

Centretown Wins ONPHA Going Green Award
Nov 17, 2009
Source: Innika La Fontaine, Centretown News Online

Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) was awarded by ONPHA for their outstanding efforts to reduce their impact on the environment.

Catherine Boucher: Affordable Housing Champion Retires
Oct 30, 2009
Source: Innika La Fontaine, Centretown News Online

Catherine Boucher, who pioneered affordable housing in CCOC for more than three decades, retired on October 9th.

Students Urged to "Be a Hero" for Housing
Oct 13, 2009
Source: Anonymous, Metroland

For the third consecutive year, Halton Region, will hold its 'Be a Hero. Be a Voice for Affordable Housing' contest.

ONPHA Reacts to Provincial Budget 2009
Mar 27, 2009
Source: ONPHA

Read ONPHA's Reaction to the announcement for $620 million worth of provincial monies for social housing and the introduction of a single federal-provincial sales tax.

Where's Home? 2008 Press Release
Mar 2, 2009
Source: ONPHA / CHF

Ontario-wide Press Release for Where's Home? 2008.

ONPHA's 2008 Budget Response
Mar 26, 2008

The 2008 Provincial Budget confirmed that $100 million will be made available to the social housing sector for repairs to housing and another $500 million in low-cost loans

ONPHA Supports Halton's "Be a Hero" Contest
Sep 8, 2009
Source: Halton Region

Ottawa Community Housing Press Release
Oct 28, 2008

Building Condition Assessment report outlining funding required to improve OCH's housing portfolio.

Economic crisis is No Excuse to Abandon Anti-Poverty Measures
Oct 21, 2008
Source: Toronto Star

An article in the Toronto Star argues that anti-poverty measures can act as stimuli in economic hard times.