Join us
Housing co-ops in British Columbia are welcome to become members of CHF BC. If your co-ops is not a member, we would be pleased to come to your co-op to share information about the benefits of membership. For more information please contact Fiona Jackson.
Why join CHF BC? Here are some good reasons
- Save money with group buying: If it's time for your co-op to purchase new flooring, appliances, counter-tops or cabinets, or you need to switch waste and recycling providers, need junk removal or want to save money on maintenance supplies then our Group Buying program will save you money and volunteer energy.
- Make the most of your co-op's money: By using CHIP (Co-op Housing Interest Pool) for your everyday co-op banking, you can earn higher interest on your co-op’s operating accounts. CHIP turns several small co-op accounts into one large depositor, making them eligible for better interest rates.
- Education and co-op governance support:
Our education program offers conferences, workshops, portable workshops at your co-op, mediators and an online library of resources for members including Model Rules and "Policies on the web", to develop the skills needed to foster healthy co-op communities. - Get your concerns heard: CHF BC speaks up for co-ops. We work with all levels of the government and affiliated organizations to improve conditions for co-op members. To have a strong voice for co-op housing we must be united. As of August 2011, CHF BC has 235 members representing well over 12,000 units of housing.
- Stay in touch and informed
Our member magazine, SCOOP, is sent to CHF BC members, keeping you up-to-date on the latest issues important to your co-op. We also keep members informed withthe latest co-op housing news and events through mail-outs, BC Essentials e-news, our Facebook page, our YouTube channel and Twitter feed. Members connect at our member forums, special events and online with BC Talk .
As you can see, the benefits certainly outweigh the fees. Membership fees for the 2011-2012 year are $3.55 per unit per month. The CHF BC fiscal year runs from August 1 to July 31.
