Foundations for the Future: NSNPHA AGM & Educational Sessions

Foundations for the Future: NSNPHA AGM & Educational Sessions

Get ready for a day of learning and networking at the NSNPHA AGM & Educational Sessions on Planning and Development

By NS Non-Profit Housing Association

Date and time

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ADT

Location

Atlantica Hotel Halifax

1980 Robie Street Halifax, NS B3H 3G5 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes
  • Paid venue parking

Foundations for the Future: NSNPHA AGM & Educational Sessions

From Options to Action: Practical Tools for Housing Development

Join the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association (NSNPHA) for Foundations for the Future, our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Educational Sessions on Housing Planning and Development. This event will explore pathways to turn housing ideas into reality and is designed for housing providers, community leaders, and advocates seeking to access funding, navigate development planning, and scale up their projects.

Agenda:

8:15 AM – 8:45 AM: Registration & Networking

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM: Opening Remarks & Land Acknowledgement
Presented by NSNPHA & Jerid Watton (HRM)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Funding Panel + Q&A
Panelists: Amanda Knight and Dwayne Wright (CHTC), Adrian Mason (Government of Nova Scotia), Charlie Aucoin (CMHC)
Session Intro: Devan Bell (NSNPHA) and Mylene Vincent (Pivot Housing Solutions)

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Break

10:15 AM – 10:35 AM: Innovative Financing
Presenter: Mark Kennedy (Everbloom) & Aleeya Velji (Enfin Impact)

10:40 AM – 11:05 AM: Research to Support a Thriving Housing Sector: Preliminary Findings and Next Steps
Presenter: Dr. Katie MacDonald (Athabasca University)

11:10 AM – 12:30 PM: AGM & Strategic Plan

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

1:00 PM- 1:20 PM: Remarks from Minister of Growth and Development, Honourable Colton LeBlanc (Government of Nova Scotia)

1:25 PM – 1:55 PM: Scaling Up
Presenter: Sarah Button (CCOC)

1:55 PM – 2:10 PM: Break

2:10 PM – 3:10 PM: Town Planner Panel
Panelists: John Bain (Eastern District Planning Commission), Reid Sheperd (Town of Lunenburg), Kelci Warren ( HRM)
Session Intro: Myra Pennington (Affordable360)

3:10 PM – 3:30 PM
Tools for Development Planning
Presenter: Myra Pennington (Affordable360)

3:30 PM – 3:55 PM
Networking & Interactive Software Assistance
Facilitated by Myra Pennington (Affordable360)

3:55 PM – Close
Closing Remarks


🔹 Reserve your spot today!
Limited Non-Member Tickets Available.

Interested in becoming an NSNPHA Member? Email bryanna@nsnpha.com

NSNPHA Members looking to attend only the AGM portion of the day? Select AGM Only Ticket at checkout!

If cost is a barrier to attending, please email bryanna@nsnpha.com.

Travel Grants

Affordable360 is pleased to offer a limited number of travel grants. These grants are intended to help cover eligible travel costs. If you are interested in applying, please contact jocelyn@affordable360.ca for more information.
Deadline: Monday, June 4th, 2025.

Hotel Accommodations

If you require hotel accommodations, we have secured a preferred rate of $179 + HST a night, please use the code ILNSHA when booking. Bookings can be made by calling the hotel:1.902.423.1161 Please mention code & Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association when booking.


Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Email bryanna@nsnpha.com to learn how to get involved!


Thank You to Our Funders:

Community Housing Transformation Centre


Sponsors:

Affordable360

Pivot Housing Solutions

Greenfoot Energy Solutions

Encore

Annual General Meeting Agenda, Minutes & By-law Amendments:


Agenda

2024 06 Minutes

By-law Amendments

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to be a NSNPHA Member to attend?

No! There are limited non-member tickets available for purchase. If you are interested in becoming a NSNPHA member email bryanna@nsnpha.com. NSNPHA Members pay a reduced ticket price, gain access to exclusive housing events early and are part of a membership of over 100 organizations across NS.

What if our organization isn't at a pre-development/developement stage?

That's okay! There will be something for everyone to take away from this event! Sessions on different funding streams and how to access them and how to grow your organization.

$0 – $193.03