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Southern Alberta Co-operative Housing Association (SACHA)
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Southern Alberta Co-operative Housing Association (SACHA)
110-2526 Battleford Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T3E 7J4
phone: (403) 233-0969
(403) 242-7876
fax: (403) 237-9181
e-mail
What is the Southern Alberta Co-operative Housing Association (SACHA)?
SACHA was founded in 1989 to serve and represent the housing co-operatives of southern Alberta, particularly Calgary. There are nearly 20 SACHA members – all also members of CHF Canada. SACHA provides a range of services to members and the general public.
SACHA takes an active part in the lobbying activities organized nationally by CHF Canada. A staff member represents the association at CHF Canada’s Federations Committee.
How is SACHA run?
SACHA is governed by a board of five directors. The federation employs three part-time staff members.
Services
SACHA’s member co-operatives receive the following services as a benefit of membership:
- Advice given over the phone
- Advocacy
- Bulk-buying of office supplies
- SACHIP, a banking pool for member housing co-operatives, allowing a co-operative to earn a higher rate of interest on funds that pass through its account each month
- General public inquiries
- Liaison with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
