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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AISH and Income Support Payment Date Changes
Tenants concerned about the impact of AISh and INcome Support Paym
City Helps Housing Non-Profits with Land Transfers
City Helps Housing Non-Profits with Land Transfers [January 23, 2020] The City of Calgary and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation are pioneering a land transfer deal that will make it easier for non-profits to develop affordable housing in Calgary. Affordable housing reached another milestone on January 9, 2020 with the announcement of plans to […]
Warm Weather and Melting Snow
Warm Weather and Melting Snow When the snow is deep and melts rapidly, the potential for flooding increases because the ground cannot absorb the water fast enough. Frozen ground and rapid melting can also lead to slick surfaces. Here are some tips to help protect you and your home: Clear away snow from around your home. […]
Ten Tips for Getting Ready for Winter
Fall has arrived and it’s time to get ready for another winter.
Emergency Financial Assistance and the Basic Needs Fund
Are you struggling to meet household expenses? The Basic Needs Fund may offer help.
