BC Non-Profit Housing Association
@bcnpha
We believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable home. We represent British Columbia's non-profit housing sector and our partners in #HousingCentral. bcnpha.ca
Planning a Social Purpose Real Estate project? Learn how the National Organizational Readiness Program can help move your project forward at this free virtual info session on August 18. Register: https://ow.ly/Rj4v50ZstQ4 #NonProfitHousing
Some great insights from the Center for an Urban Future’s third annual NYC Economic Mobility Summit on the role of non-profit housing organizations in preserving affordable housing, supporting local businesses, and helping residents build financial stability. https://ow.ly/VFZk50ZstOO
Registration for Vancouver Island RENT is open! Join BCNPHA in Nanaimo on Sept. 10 for a day of learning, networking, and practical sessions on leadership, operations, and asset management for non-profit housing providers. Learn more: https://ow.ly/wewt50ZoCYQ #NonProfitHousing #HousingBC
A thoughtful listen for anyone working in non-profit housing. This conversation with Hogan's Alley Society explores housing as place-making, Afrocentric governance, community land trusts, and building organizations rooted in care. https://ow.ly/RMyy50ZoCJA #NonProfitHousing #AffordableHousing
Connect with fellow community housing developers. The Community-Led Housing Ecosystem Support Network brings together non-profit housing professionals and citizen developers, with access to peer support and 200+ open-source pre-development tools. https://ow.ly/Lhtn50ZoCwf #AffordableHousing
We're moving! Starting July 24, you'll find BCNPHA at our new office: 200 - 2955 Virtual Way, Vancouver. Please update your records and help spread the word. https://ow.ly/sOme50Zmxcj #NonProfitHousing #HousingBC
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is helping bring 158 new affordable homes for seniors to Coquitlam through a partnership with BC Housing and the City of Coquitlam. Great news for the communities they serve. https://ow.ly/839n50Zk8FJ #AffordableHousing #SeniorsHousing #AgingInPlace
BCNPHA's Erika Sagert joined the West Kootenay Building Affordable Housing Symposium to discuss the role of non-profit housing and why housing solutions look different across BC. Thanks to the organizers and everyone who shared their perspectives. https://ow.ly/BkO750Zk8CG #NonProfit #HousingBC
Congratulations to Phoenix Society on the opening of Phoenix Pathways in Chilliwack. The new development includes 49 supportive homes, 22 complex-care homes, and 42 shelter spaces. An incredible accomplishment! https://ow.ly/teHQ50ZeVnR #NonProfitHousing #SupportiveHousing #ChilliwackBC
A new tool aimed at helping unlock more affordable and non-profit housing is launching in just one week. The BC Public Lands Map will make public land across BC visible and assess its suitability for housing development. Register: https://ow.ly/UoiA50ZeVmL #NonProfitHousing #AffordableHousing
BCNPHA’s work takes place on the unceded territories of First Nations throughout BC, alongside Indigenous-led housing providers advancing culturally safe housing and self-determination. For National Indigenous Peoples Day, take some time to learn, reflect, and celebrate: https://ow.ly/AbfN50ZeJwV
Join ZEBx and Housing That Connects Us for a tour of the LJ Christmas Apartments retrofit in Coquitlam. Hear directly from the project team about deep energy retrofits, housing expansion, lessons learned, and outcomes. Space is limited. https://ow.ly/42Rx50ZbfBx #NonProfit #Retrofits
We're excited to be back in #PrinceGeorgeBC! A day of education and networking to empower the non-profit housing sector. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the Northern BC RENT event a success today! #NBCRENT
Have thoughts on what BC Budget 2027 should prioritize for housing? BCNPHA has created a submission template to help non-profit housing providers share their recommendations. Submissions are due June 19. https://ow.ly/rzph50Z8bHc #HousingBC #BCBudget2027
BCNPHA is seeking proposals for an Education Advisor – Indigenous-Led Housing Sector. Help shape future education offerings by sharing your insights and experience with Indigenous-led housing providers and learners. EOI deadline: June 12 at noon. https://ow.ly/vVzc50Z8bzj #IndigenousHousing
One week to go until Northern BC RENT in Prince George. Join sessions on low-barrier housing, seniors housing navigation, asset management, and healthy workplace culture. https://ow.ly/N6zn50Z5H7e #NonProfitHousing #HousingBC #PrinceGeorgeBC
Congratulations to Lookout Housing and Health Society on advancing 40 new affordable homes in North Vancouver. The project will provide supportive housing, helping more people move toward stable housing and support services. https://ow.ly/vXL150Z5GLu #NorthVancouver #NonProfitHousing
Worth a watch: UBC SCARP students partnered with BCNPHA on “Permitting the Problem,” which explores how planning, approvals, and regulatory systems increase costs and delays for non-profit housing projects in BC. https://ow.ly/uKF750Z3n2g #NonProfitHousing #HousingBC
Help ensure BCNPHA’s work reflects rural, remote, and northern realities. BCNPHA is seeking expressions of interest for a new Rural & Remote Advisory Committee. Expressions of interest are open until June 3. https://ow.ly/k4ll50Z3mXO #RuralBC #NorthernBC #NonProfitHousing
BC Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt will headline panel discussions on the Sunshine Coast focused on seniors housing, health care, and aging in place. These conversations are important as communities respond to growing demand for accessible housing for older adults. https://ow.ly/fjrU50Z3mNi
A new model for seniors housing is taking shape in South Surrey. Kudos to VRS Communities Society for advancing an approach focused on aging in place, social connection, and long-term community support for seniors. https://ow.ly/nCHF50Z3mvo #NonProfitHousing #SeniorsHousing #SouthSurrey
Help to expand understanding of BC's voluntary mental health care system. CMHA BC Division is holding a webinar on May 28 to discuss services, gaps and challenges. Register: https://ow.ly/lW7P50Z3PFg
Great to see more progress on this 78-unit housing project in Castlegar. Congratulations to Lu’ma Native Housing Society and partners for helping bring more homes to the community. https://ow.ly/vYaO50Z0ncE #Housing #AffordableHousing #CastlegarBC
A new 34-bed shelter is opening in Victoria’s Burnside Gorge neighbourhood. Great job to Connective for stepping up to operate this important housing and support service. https://ow.ly/iaBP50Z0mZn #Housing #BCNonProfit #VIctoriaBC
Less than a month to go until Northern BC RENT! We've planned education sessions that tackle the most pressing topics in our sector, including one on seniors housing insecurity and homelessness, led by BC’s Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt. #NBCRENT ▶️https://ow.ly/BL9E50Z0q1X
Congratulations to Beacon Community Services on acquiring Barry Place in James Bay. Seniors in the assisted living residence will benefit from long-term stability as they age in place with dignity and care. https://ow.ly/cXVL50YWITK #NonProfitHousing #SeniorsHousing #VictoriaBC
Great turnout at Lower Mainland RENT! The day is packed with insightful speakers, engaging sessions and lots of networking—all focused on non-profit housing. Glad we could host this year's event in Richmond. #LMRENT.
Thank you BC Minister of Housing Christine Boyle for joining us at Lower Mainland RENT. We're grateful for your acknowledgment of the challenges the sector faces from Budget 2026 and continued commitment to listening and working together on affordable housing solutions. #LMRENT
Join BCNPHA's webinar on the Aboriginal Housing Management Association’s Gender Based Violence Housing Strategy, presented by Terri Fortune. Learn how culturally grounded, intersectional approaches can inform housing solutions. https://ow.ly/UThm50YWI8R #IndigenousHousing #GenderBasedViolence
Mark your calendars! We are one month away from BCNPHA’s Northern BC RENT event in Prince George. Join for a full day of practical sessions, sector insights, and connections. Register: https://ow.ly/cCqP50YWHwX #NonProfitHousing #HousingBC #NBCRENT #PrinceGeorgeBC