National Housing Day 2023
Today is National Housing Day! Over the past few months, we have seen a dramatic rise in attention to the current crisis in housing. At Calgary Housing Company, we focus on housing every day, and we see how affordable housing is a solution to more than just today’s problems. Housing provides benefits that are both […]
What Goes Into Making Housing Accessible?
December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities The Day was created to raise awareness of disabilities and to foster inclusivity. To highlight the Day, Calgary Housing Company (CHC) toured one of the 140 units of accessible housing they manage. Out of those 140 units, 26 are adaptable, this means they aren’t fully […]
Supporting Community Building Through Community Hubs
Women in Need Society Helps Community Flourish Calgary’s Women in Need Society (WINS) was founded in 1992. Over the years they’ve grown to six thrift stores and five community hubs; several of which are located in Calgary Housing Company properties. The organization runs a range of community programming from their Retail Ready program to […]
October is Fire Prevention Month
Fire Safety Tips Fires can start in an instant, spread quickly, and cause severe damage to your home and belongings. It only takes a few minutes of your time to develop strong fire prevention practices and an emergency response plan for your home. Here are a few things you can do right now to help […]
CHC Support for City Housing Strategy
CHC Praises City’s Leadership with Housing Strategy On Friday, Calgary Housing Company (CHC) expressed its support for the City’s new Housing Strategy: Home is Here, during presentations to the City Council Community Development Committee. Representing CHC, Sarah Woodgate praised City leadership and the efforts of the Housing and Affordability Task Force in developing the strategy […]
Affordable Housing Helps Local Artist Express Creativity
Sandy lives with Calgary Housing Company in Mission. “People are kind here” says Sandy as we meet in the lobby of her building. A TV can be heard from the common room in the background, and Sandy says hello to her neighbours as they come and go. Her building is operated in partnership with LAMDA, […]
We All Belong – The Vibrant New Mural in the East Village
If you walk by East Village Place this summer, you’ll notice what was once a drab concrete wall is now a vibrant mural. The creators of Calgary’s newest mural are Calgary Housing Company employee Cindy Stegmeier and her partner Dale Ewing. They are also residents of the East Village. “The title of the piece is […]
Partnership Blog Post: Momentum on High Cost Credit
Some Loans Come With a Steep Price Tag Non-traditional loans may seem like a good option, but they can carry high costs and big risks There are a lot of very good reasons someone might need to access an emergency loan, however these loans usually come with hidden costs that can lead to a cycle […]
Applications Must Be Updated Due to Regulation Change
Applications Must Be Updated Due to Regulation Change As a result of changes to provincial regulations, applicants must update their applications for housing or rental assistance managed by Calgary Housing Company (CHC). Several Housing and Rent Assistance programs managed by CHC are governed by the Social Housing Accommodation Regulation (SHAR) which has recently been updated […]
Partnership Blog Post: Momentum
Highlighting Our Partners: The Basics of Credit with Momentum Calgary Housing Company is made stronger through partnerships with organizations across Calgary that are helping empower Calgarians through positive social change. One of those partnerships is with Momentum. Momentum provides financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and skills training programs to support people who live with financial barriers. They […]
