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.
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ASCHA News - Week of July 20, 2026

Experiences of Older Women in Canada: Findings from the NIA’s 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey
A new report from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA), produced in partnership with the International Longevity Centre Canada (ILC Canada), finds that while older women in Canada are living longer than men, many are ageing with greater financial insecurity, loneliness, and exposure to ageism. The report utilizes responses from over 6,000 Canadians aged 50 and older and identifies where current systems are supporting older women effectively and where they are failing those facing overlapping inequalities. The report is the first in a three-part research series examining how gender shapes the experience of ageing in Canada and can be read here.

A Quick Recap of Our 2026 Home for Housing Convention & Trade Show

Thank you to all those who attended our 2026 Home for Housing Convention & Trade Show! The energy, engagement, and collaboration we saw throughout the event truly made this year one to remember.

In case you missed it, we’ve pulled together a quick recap of key highlights from this year's event:

2025 Annual Update

We sent out our 2025 Annual Update to our members, highlighting our association’s major accomplishments over the past year and showcasing the meaningful progress made on our strategic priorities as we continue strengthening Alberta’s housing and support systems. It was a year of celebration on so many levels, and we applaud our members for all their collaboration, feedback, innovation, and advocacy over the past year. 

Read the 2025 Annual Update

ASCHA's 2026 Pre-Budget Submission

As part of the consultation process ahead of Alberta’s 2026 Budget, ASCHA has prepared its pre-budget submission for review by Alberta's Treasury Board and Finance Ministry. Our written feedback outlines the growing demand on the housing and supports sector in Alberta, and calls for aligning housing and supports funding with the real operating costs of providing these services, building capacity and sustainability to support housing demand, and empowering local solutions by strengthening community supports.

Read more about what Alberta’s housing sector requires in the next provincial budget in ASCHA's 2026 Pre-Budget Submission: SECURING DIGNITY FOR ALBERTANS: Strengthening the Housing and Supports Sector.

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NOW AVAILABLE: 2025 Compensation & Benefits Report for Alberta's Housing Sector

The 2025 edition of the Compensation & Benefits Report for Alberta’s Housing Sector is now available to purchase!

Gain valuable insights on salaries, wages, benefits and other benchmarking data for various positions within the housing and continuing care sectors. With respondents from all cross-sections of our sector, this report can be used as a key tool in your staff recruitment and retention practices, and in planning operational capacity and budgets. Thanks to a generous grant from the Government of Alberta, your copy can be purchased at a substantial discount – and participating ASCHA Members can access their copy for free!

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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 31: August 4, 2026

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

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Learn More About Becoming an ASCHA Associate Member!

Associate Members include organizations or individuals that have objectives that relate to the provision of housing, but are not eligible to be a Regular Member.

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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 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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