Who We Are

ASCHA is a non-profit member-driven association that acts as a centre of excellence for education, best practices, and member resources, to assist housing providers with providing the very best supports to the Albertans they serve.

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Our Noble Cause: Albertans live in housing that honours their dignity, serves their needs and inspires purpose in their chosen community.

Highlighted News

Annual Update to Income Thresholds

The Government of Alberta updated the annual income thresholds on May 21, 2025, which can be found here. This list, updated annually, provides the local income limit for community housing in municipalities throughout Alberta.

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Have You Registered Yet for ASCHA’s Golf Tournament?

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action on Jul. 9 at the Leduc Golf & Country Club! Whether you're a seasoned golfer or have never picked up a club, this event is all about connection, community, and a good time on the greens.

We actually encourage non-golfers to give it a try… there are quite a few beginners willing to give it a try and who are looking for other first-time golfers to have some laughs with. This is the type of relationship and bonding experience you won’t necessarily find by attending a webinar, meeting, or breakout session!

REGISTER NOW and tee up for a day you won’t want to miss! 

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! They’re a cost-effective way to advertise your organization and mingle directly with ASCHA Members in a relaxed, engaging environment - contact ASCHA’s Events & Corporate Relations Manager to learn more.

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ASCHA Update - Week of June 2, 2025

Homeward Trust Hosts Toronto Alliance to End Homelessness Event
On Jun. 3, Irene Martin-Lindsay, Executive Director, had the privilege of attending a reception hosted by Homeward Trust with special guests from Toronto’s Alliance to End Homelessness. Meeting so many passionate and knowledgeable individuals was definitely a highlight. We toured the Bridge Housing units, met the incredible staff, and gained insights into this model of housing. Bridge Housing provides short-term (21 - 90 days), continuous-stay accommodation to help single adults “bridge” the gap from homelessness to permanent housing. These units are located right above the administration/reception area, which is a very unique concept, and something our Toronto-area guests found interesting as they had not seen this approach before. Thank you to Homeward Trust for including us! Want to know more about bridge housing? Watch this video here.

Pride Month
During the month of June, 2SLGBTQI+ communities and allies come together to raise awareness for biases that still exist in society, to promote greater safety and inclusion for those still embracing barriers and stigma. Pride Month shines a spotlight on the resilience of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, recognizing the contributions people have made to ensure the human rights of everyone are protected. Be sure to check out your local community’s events calendar for Pride Month events happening in your community. To learn more about Pride Month (and Pride Season), click here.

 

ASCHA Sector Fact Sheets

ASCHA has developed a series of Sector Fact Sheets to help various audiences better understand the different types of housing our members offer – across the full continuum of community and seniors housing options. Our Fact Sheets provide an overview of housing types, their role in the continuum, their benefits, and key advocacy points. We hope you will find these useful for your own public awareness and advocacy efforts.

Our Meeting Albertans’ Needs Across the Housing Spectrum Fact Sheet provides a high-level overview of all housing types and serves as a basis for specific housing program fact sheets that are currently under development.

Our Alberta Seniors Lodge Program Fact Sheet is the first of many in the series.

Our Seniors Housing Options in Alberta Fact Sheet provides a succinct overview of the housing options available to seniors in the province. 

You can find our fact sheets in the Advocacy section of our website under “Current Initiatives.”

More tools specifically for members will be published shortly in our Members-Only Area.

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2025 is ASCHA's 60th Anniversary Year!

2025 marks our 60th year representing housing providers in Alberta and advocating for solutions to address issues within the seniors housing and community housing continuums.

We have much to celebrate and invite you to join us in the many festivities we have planned throughout the year!

Featured Programs & Services

Energy Saving Program

Save up to 20% on utilities through 8760's savings program, exclusively for ASCHA members.

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The Learning Centre

ASCHA's online learning portal provides members with the resources to stay on top of training and compliance.

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Alberta Seniors Housing Directory

Seeking housing options? Find vacancies in seniors residences through our online Housing Directory.

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Issue 23: June 9, 2025

Stay up to date on important news related to the seniors and community housing sector.

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Join Us for ASCHA's First Golf Tournament

Don't miss your chance to join us for ASCHA’s First Golf Tournament on July 9, 2025 at the Leduc Golf & Country Club. It promises to be a day of friendly competition, fresh air, and valuable connections. Spots are going fast, so secure yours today!

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Join ASCHA Connect

ASCHA Connect is a Member Hub and online community for all ASCHA Members. Take action, grow organizational capacity, and help strengthen the sector as a whole.

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Our History

For nearly sixty years, the Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association (ASCHA) has been advocating on behalf of its members, who provide a variety of housing options for Albertans.

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