The Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association (MNPHA) is the member-led driver of a thriving, sustainable, and empowered non-profit housing sector in Manitoba.
We represent and support non-profit housing providers across Manitoba, helping our members deliver safe, secure, dignified, and affordable housing in communities throughout the province.
Membership in MNPHA is the best way to be part of the larger community that is building the non-profit and affordable housing sector across the province
Our Vision
Non-profit housing is secure, dignified, and affordable for all who need it throughout Manitoba’s diverse communities.
Mission
MNPHA is the member-led driver of a thriving, sustainable, and empowered non-profit housing sector in Manitoba.We do this by:
- Delivering quality services that enhance the resilience, viability, and growth of non-profit housing organizations.
- Leading advocacy efforts for system, policy, and program improvements with governments, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Supporting partnerships and initiatives that connect tenants to the resources they need to maintain stable housing.
- Strengthening sector capacity through professional development, networking, mentorship, and knowledge exchange.
Guiding Principles
- We are a membership organization. Our agenda is driven by our members’ concerns, needs, and aspirations.
- We recognize that we are all Treaty People and support reconciliation through trust and relationship building, and concrete actions that lead to meaningful change.
- We believe that safe, secure, and dignified housing is a human right, a social determinant of health, and essential to ending homelessness.
- We are committed to ensuring that affordable housing is available in communities across Manitoba.
- We honour the history of affordable housing in Manitoba by building on the sector’s strengths and celebrating the successes of our members.
- We are guided by innovative, data-driven approaches that strengthen the financial viability of housing providers and the long-term sustainability of the non-profit housing sector.
MNPHA Annual Reports
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the background and mandate of the Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association (MNPHA)?
The MNPHA was incorporated in June 2011. Our founding members and member organizations established the association in response to the changing funding and regulatory landscape of affordable housing and the desire to improve and strengthen our professional and organizational effectiveness and sustainability.
The MNPHA mandate is to “build, support and strengthen its members who are diverse non-profit housing providers in Manitoba through services, educational opportunities and advocacy.
Q. What is the Association's current role and purpose?
MNPHA is a member-led organization that is accountable to its membership through its Board of Directors, elected by members at the Annual General Meeting.
As directed by our members, MNPHA works to strengthen Manitoba’s non-profit housing sector by:
- Delivering quality services that enhance the resilience, viability, and growth of non-profit housing organizations.
- Leading advocacy efforts for system, policy, and program improvements with governments, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Supporting partnerships and initiatives that connect tenants to the resources they need to maintain stable housing.
- Strengthening sector capacity through professional development, networking, mentorship, and knowledge exchange.
MNPHA’s priorities for 2026-2029 include:
- Supporting the leadership and representation of Indigenous-led housing organizations within Manitoba’s non-profit housing sector.
- Strengthening organizational resilience through planning, governance, workforce development, and sustainability initiatives.
- Conducting and sharing research and data that informs housing policy and decision-making.
- Advocating for policies, programs, and funding models that empower and strengthen the non-profit housing sector.
- Building partnerships that connect housing providers, health services, and community organizations.
- Supporting initiatives that promote housing stability and help prevent homelessness.
- Developing the next generation of housing leaders through mentorship, succession planning, and professional development.
- Facilitating collaboration and partnerships that strengthen the sector and support long-term sustainability.
Q. What is non-profit housing?
Simply defined, non-profit housing is housing that is owned and managed by private non-profit groups. The goal of all non-profit housing providers is to provide adequate, appropriate, housing that balances the common goals of being both affordable and sustainable. Non-profit housing exists to meet the needs of low and moderate income Manitobans. Collectively we serve the shelter needs of Manitoba’s diverse population by offering a variety of affordable housing programs, including mixed, shared, youth, family, alternative, cooperative, specific need, enriched, and supportive options.
Q. How can I become a member or associate member?
Membership is simple. Go to our Membership Info page. There you will find links for downloading a membership form and to an online application form. You may also contact our administrative office at 204-797-6746.
Manitoba Housing supports membership of MNPHA. Check with your Portfolio Administrator to confirm membership, courses and the conference are covered in your operating agreement.
Please also let us know on the application form if you are interested in volunteering your time, including on our Board or on one of our committees, or if you have any ideas, interests or needs you would like assistance with or otherwise considered by the association.
