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About Us
Cowichan Housing Association (CHA) aims to provide affordable, inclusive, and sustainable housing while being a trusted leader in addressing community needs. We advocate for housing support programs, are committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, supporting and developing our team, and ensuring strong governance and financial stewardship for the future growth of CHA.
Our Vision
Everyone in the Cowichan
Valley has access to
affordable, equitable
housing.
Our Mission
To create and facilitate affordable and equitable housing, supportive programs, and services in the Cowichan Valley.
Our Key Values
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Equitable & Compassionate
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Transparency & Clarity
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Progressive & Resourceful
Our History
CHA is the outcome of preliminary work by the Regional Affordable Housing Directorate (RAHD), a committee created under Social Planning Cowichan (SPC). Initially, the RAHD began researching affordable housing and homelessness prevention in the region. After the release of the 2010 Affordable Housing Strategy, developed by SPC, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) invited the RAHD and SPC to consult with the community regarding affordable housing. One of the main recommendations arising from these sessions was the formation of a new association to implement project ideas found within the report. This led to incorporation of CHA in 2015.
In 2018, establishment of the CVRD Regional Housing Service was approved by public referendum. Bylaw 4201 was adopted by the CVRD to provide an annual financial contribution to assist CHA with costs associated with providing programs and services related to affordable housing and homelessness prevention in the Cowichan Valley.
On April 11th, 2018, bylaw 4201 was adopted, establishing the the Regional Housing Service and CHA was entrusted to oversee this service.
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