In 1984/85, members of housing co-operatives recognized the advantages of a
common table. Together they established the Southern Alberta Co-operative
Housing Association (SACHA).
SACHA serves as the regional federation of housing co-operatives
and is financed by membership dues and fees for services. Membership
is open to housing co-operatives located in southern Alberta (Red
Deer and South), as well as other individuals and organizations
which support SACHA's aims and accept the responsibilities of membership.
SACHA has a sector membership agreement with the Co-operative Housing
Federation of Canada which requires membership in both organizations.
Members enjoy benefits and services provided by both.
SACHA is located in Calgary, Alberta. There are 22 housing co-operatives
in southern Alberta, representing 1,478 households. The majority
of the co-ops are in Calgary, two in Rocky Mountain House, one in
Red Deer, Okotoks, High River and Lethbridge. Nineteen of these
housing co-operatives are members of SACHA.
SACHA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from member housing
co-operatives. SACHA, together with the members, forms a community working
toward the same goals and operating by the co-operative principles. This
partnership of working together, sharing information and supporting one another
ensures continuing success.
SACHA's purpose is to provide operational and educational
services and opportunities to housing co-operatives and non-profit
organizations. SACHA has been successful in harnessing the advantage
of the collective buying power of housing co-ops in southern Alberta
and provides members with savings on a variety of products. Some
services are included
with membership at no additional cost while others are offered for
a fee that is discounted for members.
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Being a SACHA member pays. Check out our Co-op
Advantage program and find out how you can benefit by being
a SACHA member.
Next Public Info Session
Saturday, February 25, 2006 1:00 p.m.
@ Knox Presbyterian Church Auditorium
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