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Serving Co-ops in Durham, Toronto and York Region
Co-op Board Support
Our programs and services are designed to support co-op boards for operational stability, provide sector representation and celebrate their successes.
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Co-op Member Support
We provide our members with opportunity, community engagement and support in following the co-operative principles for a better way of life.
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Find a Co-op
Search our directory of co-ops in the Durham, Toronto and York regions. We encourage you to contact them directly or check the vacancies and waiting lists.
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The Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto (CHFT) is a co-operative association made up of member housing co-ops and related organizations in the Durham, Toronto and York Regions.
CHFT is financed by annual membership dues, fees for services and revenue shared by CHF Canada.
Pictured here is the CHFT Board of Directors for 2024: (L‑R) Kathy Bontje (Treasurer), Labib Chowdhury, Karen Hurley (Corporate Secretary), Sharon Knight-John, Namulinda Lester (President), Cherie Madden, William Molls (Vice-President), Christine Mounsteven, and Skye Tulay (Vice-President).
Meet Our Staff
“I don’t think there is any future unless we build institutions of
mutual assistance to guide and unite us in our day-to-day lives.
Co-operatives are better than any institution I know to get this job
done.”
— Mark Goldblatt, Co-op Leader and Visionary
Our Programs
CHFT Charitable Fund
The CHFT Charitable Fund continues to develop and provide innovative and helpful programs. The funds have assisted hundreds of co-operative members through our various programs.
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CHFT Diversity Scholarship
In 2004, the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto launched the CHFT Diversity Scholarship Program. This program is for people living in CHFT member housing co-ops.
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Co-op Cost Cutters
Co-op Cost Cutters is a buying program with a wide variety of products and services that every co-op can use. The program saves co-ops time and money and strengthens our community.
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Co-op Housing Land Trusts (CHLT)
The purpose of CHLT is to preserve, maintain and secure affordable housing so that future generations can enjoy the benefits of a housing co-operative for years to come.
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The Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto (CHFT) is a member-supported organization representing more than 45,000 people living in more than 160 non-profit housing co-operatives located in Durham, Toronto and York Region.
Recent Postings
Diversity Scholarship application is now live!
October 29, 2024
Great opportunity to mix and mingle with others in the co-op housing sector!
October 23, 2024
Register to attend exciting and informative workshops offered as part of our Fall education program!
October 15, 2024
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