Our Organization

The New Brunswick Non Profit Housing Association Inc. provides expertise and support for the nonprofit and affordable housing sector in New Brunswick.

The activities of the Association are:

a. Housing Advocacy

On behalf of non-profit Association member groups, advocate for affordable housing to government and respond to housing issues on behalf of New Brunswickers in need.

b. Providing Support in Housing Management and Development

Promote the development of non-profit housing corporations in New Brunswick to help meet housing needs at the community level.

In partnership with government and housing interest groups, provide education and training programs to meet Association member needs in housing management and development. Also, promote the exchange of information on housing best practices between other non-profit associations, government and housing interest groups.

c. Housing Research and Policy Development

Conduct research into housing issues relevant to New Brunswick and input into the development of government housing policy respecting affordable housing.

d. Administration, Communication, Networking and Member Support Programs

Help strengthen each non-profit group through effective Association administration, the promotion of good communication and networking along with participation in member support programs to help lower project operating costs.

 

Governance & Operation

There is a 10 member Board of Directors which is responsible for the affairs of the Association. The Board is made up of an Executive along with representatives from 7 geographical regions of the province. The operations of the Association are overseen by the Executive Director, who reports to the Board, with the support of a part-time Administrative Assistant.

 

 

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CHRA responds to NB Auditor General's report on Social Housing viability

CHRA responds to NB Auditor General's report on Social Housing viability
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A word from our President

A word from our President
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Conference Update 2012!

Conference Update 2012!
Our 2012 annual conference will be held at the Delta Hotel in Fredericton May 10 -12, 2012. Our conference planning committee has begun planning and many great ideas have already been exchanged. We can...
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Canada-New Brunswick Housing Agreement Signed

Canada-New Brunswick Housing Agreement Signed
On November 9, Sue Stultz, Social Development Minister and Keith Ashfield, Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, signed the latest affordable housing agreement which will see $47 million in funding...
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New Housing announced; Official Openings

New Housing announced; Official Openings
On November 28, 25 units of seniors housing were opened in Tracadie-Sheila. Habitation St. Joseph Inc. received $800,000 in federal economic stimulus funding as well as $1.6 million from the province...
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Welcome to new members!

Welcome to new members!
We are pleased to announce we have 3 new members who recently joined the Association. Residence Ancienne Jeunesse in Rogersville is a 41 unit project serving seniors which has been an important contributor...
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Hope is a Home: NB Housing Strategy Update

Hope is a Home: NB Housing Strategy Update
This is an update to the report in our July newsletter provided by Social Development: A new 3 year Affordable Housing Agreement has been signed with the federal government: The Homeownership Assistance...
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Community Inclusion Networks are gathering momentum

Community Inclusion Networks are gathering momentum
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Homelessness Partnering Strategy information

Homelessness Partnering Strategy information
The Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) is a community-based program that relies on communities to determine their own needs and to develop appropriate projects. The HPS supports 61 designated communities...
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Canadian Housing & Renewal Association Update

Canadian Housing & Renewal Association Update
CHRA will hold its next national Congress in St. John’s, NFLD,  May 1-4, 2012. This congress has not been in Atlantic Canada for some time so it is hoped all parts of the Atlantic will be represented...
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Contact Us

PO Box 595 Station A, Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada, E3B 5A6

Telephone: 506-451-4772

Fax: 506-459-1577

Email: nbnpha@nbnet.nb.ca