You’re invited to CAHF launch
Please join the Calgary Affordable Housing Foundation board and leadership to celebrate our official launch. On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, we will reflect on the work of the former RESOLVE campaign, launch CAHF, and announce several new affordable housing partnerships. As a valued supporter and partner, we would be thrilled if you are able to join us.
April 9, 2025
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
USask Calgary Hub
#109, 301 3 Avenue SW
To RSVP, please email ea@thecahf.com
Thank you to our founding donors
Two additional founding donors are being recognized for their early support of CAHF. These early donors have committed funds that have helped CAHF launch operations and partner on specific fundraising projects with local non-profit affordable housing organizations.
CAHF would like to express heartfelt gratitude to these donors; you are helping CAHF fulfil its mission to help every Calgarian find a home.
We are pleased to have Cindy Rutherford and Greg & Kirsten Mills join us as founding donors.
CAHF now has eight founding donors:
Calgary Foundation
Cedarglen Living
Stephanie and Brian Felesky
Cal Wenzel Family Foundation
Avalon Master Builder
Collin & Susan Campbell
Cindy Rutherford
Greg & Kirsten Mills
If you are interested in becoming a founding donor, please email ceo@thecahf.com or visit our website.
CAHF is hiring!
Calgary Affordable Housing Foundation is hiring a Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts.
CAHF is looking for a seasoned fundraiser with five-plus years of experience who wants to contribute to helping ensure all Calgarians have a place to call home.
To see the full job profile and to apply, please visit: thecahf.com/news
CAHF Board expands depth and experience
Anna Gritsouk and Greg Mills have joined the board of the Calgary Affordable Housing Foundation.
Anna is a certified public accountant who has had a successful career ensuring financial integrity and transparency in public and private organizations. She brings a range of experiences to CAHF and is deeply committed to addressing challenges faced by those seeking affordable housing. Anna’s experience and expertise in financial and regulatory compliance audits will be an asset to the organization moving forward.
Greg is a visionary real estate development executive with 30 plus years of experience in residential and community development, specializing in building and scaling successful housing initiatives. He has a proven record of leading organizations through strategic growth while keeping close attention to community impact and stakeholder value.
CAHF is governed by a local volunteer board committed to helping all Calgarians have a place to call home.
For more information on the full board of directors, please visit: thecahf.com/board
How to partner with CAHF
CAHF fundraises for below-market affordable housing projects in Calgary which are proposed by registered charities. CAHF selects affordable housing projects through an application process and intake form. The form is available on request by emailing ea@thecahf.com.
CAHF reviews applications from non-profit housing organizations on an ongoing basis. Non-profit housing providers must meet the following criteria:
Providers must be a Canadian Charity registered with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Providers must provide a minimum of five net new affordable housing units in new capital builds, renovations, and other capital initiatives as deemed appropriate.
Providers and projects must be financially viable and sustainable.
Proposals for specialized housing must demonstrate that funding is in place for any planned onsite social or mental health support workers.
Projects must have a minimum of 10 per cent of the housing units at minimum rent and maximum of 30 per cent of the units at market and near-market rent.
Housing providers must demonstrate organizational readiness and capacity to develop, deliver, and operate the proposed housing project.
Projects must align with the local housing needs assessment (where applicable) to provide affordable housing in an area of demonstrated need.
Providers must make a commitment that affordable housing units will remain affordable for a minimum of 20 years or longer, depending on the rental model.
Housing providers interested in partnering with CAHF for fundraising are invited to contact us by
email: ea@thecahf.com.
Maclean’s magazine this month provides 25 ideas to fix Canada’s housing crisis. Ideas include building tiny homes, encouraging young Canadians to enter trades, and building on parking lots and in laneways. Read the full article here. https://macleans.ca/longforms/how-to-fix-canadas-housing-crisis/