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MEMBERSHIP

Why join NSNPHA?

Becoming a member of the NSNPHA provides so many benefits!

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By joining together, we will develop strategic partnerships to arrange discounts on goods and services for member agencies. If you have ideas, please contact us!

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There are many groups doing amazing work in the community housing sector! Through membership, your group can gain access to the knowledge and support of others through members only meetings, newsletters, research projects and more.

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Directly and indirectly through partners, we offer members opportunities for training and information to support community housing capacity building.

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The NSNPHA is a united voice for Nova Scotia. We seek input from membership on collective issues and advocate on the sector’s behalf.

Access training opportunities and information sessions not available to the general public, where the conversations can deepen on relevant topics for members and collective capacity building.

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Members will have opportunities to engage with one another in person and online on policy, trends, ideas, challenges, research, and more.

Am I eligible?

Our activities are in response to the input of members and is for the benefit of our sector. If your group fits within one of these five voting or non-voting categories, we welcome you to apply for membership!

  • Non-Profit housing providers.
  • Non-Profit housing Coalitions.
  • Informal groups, Coalitions and networks.
  • Government (Federal, Provincial, Municipal) – Non-voting.
  • Associates (other with a vested interest in housing) – Non-voting.

Our application process

If you have any application questions, contact us!

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Check the list to see if your group is eligible. If you have questions, contact us.

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Click the Apply Now button to fill out and complete your application.

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The NSNPHA reviews all applications and may have questions about your application. Typically, applicants receive a response within one month.

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Once accepted you will receive a welcome email and details on how to submit your membership fees.

fees support the sustainability of the NSNPHA, are intended to be affordable, and are based on a range of factors including size and type of organization. Fees are not meant to be a barrier to membership and options are available.

Membership Fees

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Our members span the province and are dedicated to the growth of the non-profit housing sector for Nova Scotians.

African Nova Scotian Serving

Housing Providers

Akoma Holdings Inc.

Antigonish Guysborough Black Housing Association

Upper Hammonds Plains Community Land Trust

Other Service Providers

Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Council

Halifax Region

Housing Providers

Adsum for Women & Children

Akoma Holdings Inc.

Chebucto Community Development Association

High Hopes Housing Cooperative Ltd.

North End Halifax (New Roots) Community Land Trust

Northwood

Old School Community Gathering Place

Osprey Inspiration

Phoenix Youth Programs

Shelter Nova Scotia

Spryfield Social Enterprise and Affordable Housing Society

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul – Halifax Particular Council

Souls Harbour Rescue Mission

St. Margaret’s Bay Housing Coalition

Upper Hammonds Plains Community Land Trust

YWCA Halifax

Other Service Providers

Atlantic Sea Change Co-operative Housing

Brunswick Street Mission

Balanced Living Non-Profit Housing Society

Dalhousie University

Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax NS Down Syndrome Society

HTN clinic – Community Health

Have a Heart Find THE Way

L’Arche Halifax

MusGo Rider Cooperative Ltd.

Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Council

Public Good Society of Dartmouth

Transition Bay St. Margaret’s

Northern Region (Pictou, Colchester, Cumberland, Hants)

Housing Providers

Atlantic Baptist Housing

Nova Scotia Co-operative Council

Pictou County Affordable and Supportive Housing Association

Truro Housing Outreach Society

YMCA of Cumberland

Wenjikwom Housing Commission Society

Other Service Providers

Wentworth United Church

Municipality of the County of Cumberland

Strait Area Region

Housing Providers

A Roof Over Your Head

Antigonish Affordable Housing Society

Antigonish Guysborough Black Housing Association

At Home Housing Association

Guysborough County Housing Network

Other Service Providers

Strait Region Housing Matters Coalition

Municipality of the County of Richmond

Strait Area Chamber of Commerce

Valley/South Shore Region

Housing Providers

Annapolis County Housing Association

Balsam Care

Just Housing Alliance

New Ross Community Care Centre

Maritime Housing Society

Open Arms Resource Centre

South Shore Transition House Association

Mahone Bay Community Land Co-operative

St. Monica’s Church

Other Service Providers

Belinda Tupper Consulting

Michael Blair Consulting

Municipality of the District of Lunenberg

South Shore Open Doors Association

Spinazola & Associates Consulting

Sumac Development Ltd.

Town of Wolfville

Town of Mahone Bay

Wolfville Area Inter-Church Council

Women’s Place Resource Centre – Western Area Women’s Coalition

Tri-County Region

Housing Providers

Digby & Area Housing Coalition Society

Edgewood Ecovillage

Other Service Providers

CHOICE (Community Housing Initiative through Collaboration and Engagement)

Inclusive Homes Consulting

Tri-County Women’s Centre

Shelburne County Housing Coalition

Victoria, Cape Breton Region

Housing Providers

New Dawn Enterprises Ltd.

Other Service Providers

Cape Breton Intentional Communities Discussion Group

Cape Breton Transition House Association

Conrad Taves Design Consulting

Municipality of Inverness County

Town House – Glace Bay Citizens Service League

United Way Cape Breton

Provincial Organizations

Housing Providers

Affirmative Ventures Association

Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia

Habitat for Humanity

Housing Trust of Nova Scotia

Rooted: Community Development Partners

Student Housing Nova Scotia

Tawaak Housing Association

Other Service Providers

Atlantic Modular Housing

Canadian Home Builders’ Association Nova Scotia

Efficiency One

Grey Cardinal Management Inc.

Helio Urban Development

Housing Construction Council

Nova Scotia Co-operative Council

Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Council

Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities

Prefab Homes Nova Scotia

The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia

Urban Development Institute of Nova Scotia

Other Member Organizations

Affordable360

Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada

David Harrison MCIP

Everbloom Homes CIC

Grant Solutions Canada

Greenfoot Energy Solutions

Happy Cities Studio Inc.

Housing Innovation Cooperative

New Brunswick Non-Profit Housing Association

Pivot Housing Solutions Inc.

Sightline Planning + Approvals

Third Sector Enhancement Ltd

Tim Welch Consulting Inc.

United Way Maritimes