Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2026 NSNPHA AGM and Education Day, Stronger Together: Building the Sector, Delivering Homes, taking place June 16 and 17, 2026 at the Best Western Dartmouth.
This event brings together nonprofit housing providers, sector leaders, partners, and stakeholders from across Nova Scotia for two days of learning, connection, and collaboration. Sponsoring the AGM and Education Day is an opportunity to show your support for the nonprofit housing sector while increasing your organization’s visibility among a dedicated and engaged audience.
Our sponsorship package outlines the available opportunities, benefits, and ways to get involved.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce that we have officially launched our search for the NSNPHA’s next Executive Director.
As we continue to grow and advocate for Nova Scotia’s non-profit housing sector, we are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to community and collaboration. To ensure a rigorous and transparent process, we have partnered with Humankind HR to support the recruitment process. They will manage the initial screening, review, and shortlisting of candidates, while our Board remains fully dedicated to the final interviews and selection of a leader who embodies our mission.
We encourage you to share this opportunity within your professional circles. Finding the right leader is a collective effort, and we value your help in identifying candidates who are ready to drive the association forward. This is an exciting opportunity for the NSNPHA and the sector, and we will keep you updated as this process progresses.
Thank you for your partnership and continued support.
We’re excited to share that our new Resource Hub page is now live in the NSNPHA Members Hub. This space brings together key tools, documents, templates, and sector resources in one easy-to-access location to better support your work.
We encourage all members to log in, explore the page, and make use of the materials available. We’ll continue updating the Resource Hub with new content over time, so be sure to check back regularly.
We provide shelter and counselling support for women and their dependent children who have experienced domestic violence. Provide, operate and maintain safe temporary housing for women and their dependent children, who are victims of abuse.
What we do
Harbour House: a women’s shelter serving all communities within Lunenburg and Queens Counties
We provide shelter and counselling support for women and their dependent children who have experienced domestic violence.
We will now be hosting the 2026 AGM in the HRM, and have extended the deadline for proposal submissions to April 13, 2026. The NSNPHA AGM and Education Day is an annual event hosted by the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association. For 2026, we are seeking proposals from speakers and facilitators who can share their skills, experiences, and insights to ensure the event provides valuable learning opportunities.
The Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association (NSNPHA) is seeking new faces to join our Board of Directors. We are accepting Expressions of Interest from sector professionals, advocates, and individuals with a passion for non-profit housing who are interested in governing our growing organization.
If you are NOT currently a member of NSNPHA, this would be a great opportunity to become one. Enjoy a discount on the Symposium and many more benefits by becoming a member today! Apply for membership via our website: Members – NSNPHA – Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association
The Housing Symposium is an annual event sponsored by the Halifax Housing and Homelessness Partnership (HHP) and organized by the United Way Maritimes in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association. In previous years, the Housing Symposium focused on housing and homelessness in Halifax Regional Municipality but has since expanded to encompass all of Nova Scotia and related issues across the Maritimes.
This influential event brings together visionary leaders, policy innovators, developers, and passionate community advocates to tackle one of the most urgent challenges of our time: the future of housing.
NSNPHA is pleased to share our Strategic Plan for 2025–2028. This plan reflects our vision for the future, outlining priorities and actions that will guide the organization over the next three years. We’re excited to move forward together and continue strengthening affordable housing across Nova Scotia.
Photographed left to right: NSNPHA Board Chair, Nick Russell — Rooted- Community Development Partners; NSNPHA Executive Director, Trish McCourt; Past Board Chair, Aiden Kivisto — YMCA of Cumberland; Past Board Treasurer, Leslay Harris — Tawaak Housing Association; Board Secretary, Mitchell Archibald — Student Housing Nova Scotia.
NSNPHA AGM & Education Sessions Recap
On June 18, we hosted our first in-person Annual General Meeting and Education Sessions, bringing members, partners, and sector leaders together for a full day of learning and connection.
Event Highlights:
Our Government Funding Panel featured updates from CMHC, CHTC, and the Government of Nova Scotia on available funding and future opportunities.
The Innovative Financing session explored new financing frameworks to support non-profit housing growth.
Dr Katie MacDonald presented preliminary findings and next steps on her research to support a thriving housing sector.
The NSNPHA AGM included the release of the 2024/25 Annual Report and a first look at our new Strategic Framework, which highlights our updated vision, mission and values, and is focused on sector leadership, member support, and association growth.
Minister Colton LeBlanc shared remarks reinforcing government’s commitment to growth in the sector.
Sarah Button presented strategies for growth and collaboration in non-profit housing.
The Town Planner Panel discussed strategies on how to engage and collaborate effectively with local planning departments.
Myra Pennington highlighted how Affordable360 can support organizations during the early stages of housing development.
We asked participants what they liked most about the event, here is what they said:
“A chance to network and learn more as this is our first experience with non-profit housing.” “Networking” “All the information provided is very helpful.” “The software 360 and the panel regarding financing. Powerful to overcome pre-development.” “The funding Q&A and the scaling up presentations/discussions were excellent.”
Below you can find the full Annual Report for review!
