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July 18, 2023
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Co-operation among Co-operatives: Energy Efficiency and More!
CHF BC and CHF Canada embrace the internationally recognized co-op principles: democratic member control, education and training, and autonomy are all vital, but Principle #6, co-operation among co-operatives, is one we like to highlight.
Recently, staff members from CHF BC's Planning and Renewal team had a chance to meet with our counterparts at the national federation, including the Regional Energy Coach, when they were visiting Vancouver.
May 4, 2023
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Sahara Shaik wins BC Achievement Foundation 2023 Community Award
CHF BC board member Sahara Shaik has received a prestigious Community Award from the BC Achievement Foundation.
The Community Award program honours excellence and inspiring achievement in community service and leadership. It celebrates British Columbians who go above and beyond in their dedication and service to others. The award recognizes individuals who devote their time and energy to making their communities more caring, dynamic, beautiful, resilient and inclusive.
April 20, 2023
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New Member in the News: Atira Workers Housing Co-operative
Atira Women’s Resource Society is nonprofit organization based in Vancouver, B.C.. They have found a unique solution to address the affordable housing crisis and improve employee well-being by providing housing to its staff members. This move has sparked interest in the potential for co-operative housing initiatives among other nonprofit organizations.
September 20, 2022
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DeCosmos Village Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The co-op put co-op housing on the map in Vancouver, and were also significantly involved in establishing CHF BC.
July 19, 2022
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CHF BC Sustainability Grant 2022
CHF BC and the Sustainability Grant Committee are pleased to announce that Granville Gardens Housing Co-operative in Richmond is the recipient of our 2022 Sustainability Grant.
June 15, 2022
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Cultivating Relationships with the Land and Each Other
Twin Rainbows Housing Co-operative received a CHF Canada Regional Diversity Grant to hold two workshops on land and cultural dispossession, reconciliation and creating awareness around colonial structures. The workshops aimed to help co-op members build better relations with the land and the host nations.
February 11, 2022
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20 Years of Working with Vancouver Island Co-ops
2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the merger of The Vancouver Island Co-operative Housing Association and the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC. The result — one federation serving housing co-ops across the province — has been a resounding success.
