Catalyst Community Developments Society, non profit developer with mission to leverage real estate assets for social change. Focus is on #affordablehousing
Vancouver BC
Joined August 2014
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NEW VIDEO! "The Non-capitalist Solution to the Housing Crisis", a deep dive into the subject of non-market housing: youtu.be/sKudSeqHSJk. A HUGE thank you to @Vancity for sponsoring this video.
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Exciting news for non-profit housing providers! @Vancity's new retrofit program will offer grants of up to $80,000 to support climate-friendly building upgrades. We're proud to partner on this initiative!
Learn more: ow.ly/RnWj50JtIO6
@jfatkey @ahma_bc #affordablehousing
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Day 1 lunch plenary of #housingcentral is very insightful in connecting HR and board recruitment “how they come, how long they stay and what are they saying”..says Lianne Hannaway on building diversity and inclusion at board and leadership levels
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The Hon. @Dave_Eby, BC’s minister responsible for housing, is an award-winning human rights lawyer and tireless advocate. We are eager to hear from him this morning at #HousingCentral. Thank you @BC_Housing for sponsoring.
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A pleasure to work w @riospaty, Madeleine Hebert & @HoussamElokda on this workshop about multi-unit #affordablehousing, #socialconnectedness, #design, #urbanplanning etc. Great presenters, each needs own tweet. 5 of the talks ready to watch now. #thread
heyneighbourcollective.ca/20…
Last month, Happy City and @HeyNeighbourBC hosted an online workshop with the goal of mainstreaming socially connected, affordable multi-unit housing in BC. Interested in learning more? Check out the workshop summary, brief, and recordings here:
heyneighbourcollective.ca/20…
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Today is the Nat’l Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls. FCM mourns along w Indigenous communities today, pledging to continue fighting against anti-Indigenous racism & for the safety of all women & girls in our communities. #MMIWG #NoMoreStolenSisters
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From @coast_reporter: Information about how to get help paying rent in BC if you're a lower-income senior or family household.
coastreporter.net/in-the-com… #Seniors #SAFER #RAP #SunshineCoast
ALT Bright green image of a plant: grey blue text: Sunshine Coast Resource Centre
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84% of Canadians support or somewhat support investing in building new affordable housing. Details: ow.ly/KN3Z50FSTYc #votehousing #cdnpoli #elxn44
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BREAKING: Today we launch Vote Housing’s 2021 election platform—providing the blueprint for all political parties.
Check out SOLVABLE: Our plan to end homelessness and address housing need in Canada now - votehousing.ca/solvable #elxn44 #cdnpoli #VoteHousing /THREAD
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"Vote Housing says the country needs at least 300,000 'deeply affordable' units over the next 10 years. It says that would reduce homelessness and cut back waiting times for families who cannot afford appropriate housing at market rates."
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Together we're stronger!
Because everyone has a right to a home in their community... #WeNeedHarmony
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Hey #YVR #Vancouver #renters: use your voice to tell the @CityofVancouver what you would ideally want to see in a Renter Services Centre: shapeyourcity.ca/renter-cent…, now through August 13th. It should take 10-15 mins.
#vanpoli #rentalhousing #affordablehousing #civicengagement
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First there was Chorus (1st purpose built rental in 30 yrs in Surrey). Now we need Harmony. The tenants in this vid tell the story. Let’s get this done. @BCNPHA @CityofSurrey #affordablehousing #DisabilityRights youtu.be/yfX2EurX_n0
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It is essential to create and build housing 🏠 that fosters community belonging and connection is essential for Indigenous well-being 🙌.
While also promoting friendship and connectedness 💛.
More info 👉: bit.ly/3frzjSV.
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Our hearts go out to the people of #Lytton after their community was largely destroyed by wildfire. If you are able to help, please consider donating to the GoFundMe ow.ly/XmtY50FnMsg or donating items listed here:
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How can we build #community & #socialconnections in residential buildings?
Join us June 22nd w @ConcertProp & @thehappycity to learn about Community Connectors, a program just launched w residents in 11 rental buildings in Vancouver & Victoria.
heyneighbourcollective.ca/20…
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📢 BC Housing has a large supply of disinfectants in 740ml and 4L sizes. Some of these supplies are set to expire in June and July 2021. If you need disinfectant (or any other PPE), please order supplies though their Partner Contact Form: ow.ly/zB5s50EAUFA #covid19 #housing
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New HNC partner story.
Building better with feedback loops: Maura Chestnutt discusses how tenants are helping @catalyst_cds design buildings that foster greater privacy, security, and community.
heyneighbourcollective.ca/20…
