Good news stories from around the world
Good news stories from around the world We’ve started collecting good news stories, acts of kindness and other positive things happening in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. We will keep updating this page with good news and feel good stories so keep checking back. Good News Feeds Good News Network Huffington Post Good News MSN […]
Information for Rent Supplement Tenants
Information for Rent Supplement Tenants We understand these are challenging and uncertain times and want to provide you with some information that may assist you if you are facing additional financial struggles at this time. If you are experiencing a change of circumstance please access additional supports available to Albertans like Alberta Works (https://www.alberta.ca/income-support.aspx) or […]
CHC Applauds New Provincial Rules to Protect Tenants
CHC Applauds New Provincial Rules to Protect Tenants Ensuring that tenants have safe, adequate housing is Calgary Housing Company’s utmost priority. As such, CHC has been working with the Government of Alberta and the Federal Government to reinforce that an immediate priority right now is to ensure that adequate income supports and rental assistance programs […]
Rent Payments During Covid-19 Situation
Rent Payment During Covid-19 Situation At Calgary Housing Company, our mandate is to provide affordable housing to low and moderate income Calgarians. As a compassionate and caring landlord, we believe in the core value that everyone should have access to safe, affordable housing. This is more important now than ever, when the customers we serve […]
Tenant Update – Monday, March 23
Tenant Update – Monday, March 23 There are several important updates today including info on how we have re-organized our Covid-19 Information pages for tenants. Website re-organization We have been working to answer questions about CHC operations, provide updates on changes, locate resources from The City, health authorities and businesses, and generally provide as much […]
Notice about programming and services at CHC resource rooms
Update to programs, services and resources at CHC Please be advised that all scheduled activities such as coffee times and other events at all of our properties have been cancelled until further notice. Tenants who require assistance or referrals can call or email their Tenant Liaison. Accessing CHC resources and partner agency services Calgary Housing […]
Provincial Funding Reductions for Affordable Housing
Provincial Funding Reductions for Affordable Housing March 4, 2020 The provincial budget, announced on February 27, 2020, included significant funding reductions for affordable housing in Calgary. These reductions will reduce the number of Calgary households in need of housing who can be served through Calgary Housing Company (CHC). The following is an overview of the […]
Free (or cheap) Family Friendly Events in Calgary – March 2020
Free (or cheap) Family Friendly Events in Calgary – March 2020 Check out this list of mostly free family friendly things to do throughout the month of February. Click the links for more information from externals listings including familyfuncanada.com, todocanada.ca, Calgary.ca and Eventbrite.ca. Calgary Housing Company is not affiliated with any of these events and is […]
Home Ownership Dream a Reality for Former CHC Tenant
Home Ownership Dream a Reality for Former CHC Tenant Support and guidance from Attainable Homes home ownership program helps mom and her kids make the move On February 21, Rundle Manor tenant Sintayehu Assefa got the keys to her brand new home. Assefa’s move into home ownership comes about after she connected with resources presented […]
Affordable Housing Innovation in Rosedale
Affordable Housing Innovation in Rosedale An affordable housing project in Rosedale is turning small parcels of land left over from the Trans-Canada highway widening project into quality affordable housing for families. It is the first pre-manufactured affordable housing project being developed by Calgary Housing where homes were built off-site and delivered to the site. On […]
