The National Voice for the Affordable Social and Non-Profit Housing Sector
Through an array of different programs and services, the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association serves the community housing and homelessness sector so that every Canadian can have a safe and adequate place to call home.
WHO WE ARE
The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) is the national voice for the full range of non profit, social and affordable housing issues and solutions across Canada. Our mission is to ensure all Canadians have an affordable, secure and decent place to call home. We support a sustainable housing profession and work to connect the broader sector, as well as our members, who collectively house and serve hundreds of thousands of people living in or seeking affordable housing.
WHO WE SERVE
Our members collectively house and shelter hundreds of thousands of Canadians, and provide housing support to many more. Our members and stakeholders are diverse and include housing providers, municipalities, businesses, all 13 provincial and territorial housing departments, service and support agencies, individuals, students and other housing-related associations and networks.
We provide a home for the housing sector and for all who believe that every Canadian should have a decent, adequate and affordable place to call home.
OUR PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Advocating for Urban Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing
Established in 2013, The Indigenous Housing Caucus gathers CHRA members who Indigenous-led and Indigenous-serving organizations and who want to better housing for northern, rural, and urban First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples.
Last fall, the CHRA Indigenous Caucus Working Group launched it's For Indigenous By Indigenous campaign to call on the federal government to create an urban rural and norther Indigenous housing strategy.
Visit forindigenousbyindigenous.ca to learn how you can get involved!
Strengthening the Sector with Mentorship
The Housing Professionals Mentorship Program (HPMP) connects experienced housing professionals with those who are looking for mentorship to strengthen the community housing and homelessness sector.
Visit hpmp-pmpl.ca to learn how you can take the next step in your housing career!
Education, Professional standards and Accreditation for Affordable and Social Housing
As of May 1, 2021, the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) has entered into a partnership agreement whereby it has become the new national coordinator for the Chartered Institute of Housing Canada (CIH Canada). CIH Canada is the destination for education, professional standards and accreditation in Canada’s affordable and social housing sector.
Learn about the different courses and workshops that are available to housing professionals at cihcanada.ca.
The National Congress on Housing and Homelessness
Congress gathers professionals from across the Canadian community housing sector for three days of learning, networking and engagement. The 2021 National Congress is expected to take place in Quebec City, from April 26 to 28.
Interested in sponsorship?
Become a sponsor to gain exclusive coverage during Congress events and make a lasting impression on decision makers in the sector. Download the sponsorship prospectus and discover the many ways you can stand out at Congress!
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Watch and learn from our series of webinars
CHRA webinar series tackles the full range of housing issues in Canada. Presentations and discussions cover the most relevant housing and homelessness issues and solutions. These sessions showcase housing experts as they profile leading research and projects, promising practices.
Visit chra-achru.ca/webinars to watch past webinars and discover upcoming webinars.
Celebrating Excellence in the Sector
The Annual CHRA Awards are presented at Congress to honour exceptional people and programs that help ensure a safe and affordable home for all. We encourage and celebrate excellence in the Canadian housing and homelessness in a number of areas, including: Leadership, Community Building, Sustainability, and Lifetime Achievement.
Nominations for the 2022 National Awards open in the Fall. Visit chra-achru.ca/awards to learn more about our awards, the nomination process and our past recipients.
Questions?
Reach out to a member of our team!