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ABOUT

WINDSOR ESSEX CHC

Windsor Essex CHC is an independent local housing
corporation, incorporated under the Ontario Business
Corporations Act, as a local housing corporation (LHC)
through the Ontario Housing Services Act. The
activities of CHC are governed by the corporate S t r a t e g i c
articles of incorporation, a shareholder's agreement
and operating framework all of which establishes the G o a l s
mandate of CHC. Our governance is fulfilled by an
appointed Board of Directors by the City of Windsor
for four year terms. Our board includes City of Windsor
and County of Essex councillor representation, Five years ago we identified five
members at large from the local community and fundamental strategic priorities in
tenant representatives. our planning, building and future
vision for Windsor Essex CHC. We
We extend our sincere appreciation to our outgoing supported the strategies by
2019 Board of Directors for their dedication and business activities outlined by
contributions to affordable housing in Windsor and the Executive Management Team
Essex County. ( EMT) and promoted by the
Ms. Anna Angelidis, Treasurer; board of directors through this
Councillor Ed Sleiman, City of Windsor; plan and their supporting actions.
Councillor Hilary Payne, City of Windsor;
Mayor Ron McDermott, Town of Essex; We are preparing for more
and Mr. Ron Sutherland.
significant change and look to
update our strategic goals for
The City of Windsor on behalf of the City of Windsor and 2020 and beyond. We consider
the County of Essex is the sole legal and beneficial ways to support the long term
shareholder of the corporation. The City is the Service viability of our physical portfolio
Manager as established within the Housing Services Act while planning investments to
and is responsible for administering housing programs ensure quality, safe and affordable
and services in the City of Windsor and County of Essex. housing in Windsor and Essex
CHC is responsible for the direct provision of County.
community housing through the maintenance and
rental of 4,706 units comprised of rent-geared-to-
income (RGI) and market rent units. We accomplish this by focusing on
balancing financial stability and
CHC operates three (3) distinct housing portfolios, accountability, engaging our
based on legacy and historical agreements: residents and partners, investing
in our team of professionals,
• Seniors low income affordable rental housing providing healthy communities
(Non-Profit Seniors Program)
for our tenants and healthful
• Families, singles, and adults' non-profit housing workplaces for our employees.
(Non-Profit Family Program)
• Rent-Geared-to-Income housing for people in need
throughout Windsor and Essex County
(Public Housing Program)

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