What does SACHA do for Alberta 75?

• Protection: Membership provides you with the confidence in
  knowing this is ‘Your’ local Federa2on was organized and formed by
  you the membership. In 1985 it was decided by a base of
  volunteers from Southern Alberta that it was time to have our own
  federation. Our members recognized the need for specialized
  services specific to housing co-operatives in Southern Alberta.
  SACHA remains committed to providing these services to ensure
  that Alberta’s housing co-operative sector remains strong, is
  sustainable and remains a viable housing model now and in the
  future.
• We offer services that protect our members from the
  complexities of doing business.
• Consultation on matters that are specific to housing cooperatives.
• We provide guidance and advocate for our members with
  CMHC and The Agency and other government agencies.
  Example: Employment Standards and Human Rights.
• Help you navigate the Co-operatives Act of Alberta.
• We unify our membership as a collective of housing co-operatives in
  Southern Alberta and across Canada.
• We honour and promote the 7 Principles of Housing Co-operatives.
  We follow and use these principles as they are the core of who we
  are as a co-op enterprise. Principle 6 is important to SACHA and is
  at the heart of what we do. We exist because of it. – “Co‑operation among Co‑operatives: By organizing together in federations, housing co‑ops grow stronger and help to build a healthy co-op movement. Where they can, housing co‑ops use the services of co‑op businesses to meet their needs.”
• Lobby all levels of government for the continuation of
  subsidies and further development of housing co-operatives.
• SACHA represents you at the Municipal, Provincial, and
  Federal levels of government along with other federa2ons
  across Canada. We work in conjunc2on with CHF Canada but
  work independently for Southern Alberta.
• Work with legal counsel to ensure that accurate information is
  provided on specialized matters that will directly affect our
  membership. Example: Subsidy agreements.
• We are active in lobbying for changes to the Municipal
  Government Act (MGA). Our current objectives are:
  Property Taxes and Co-op Housing Development.
• Specialized referrals – Legal – Auditors – Consultants
• Educate the public about co-op housing.
• Sector Affiliation: CHF Canada, ACCA, Rooftops, NACHA.

• Security: SACHA has negotiated and implemented many
  programs in our Bulk Program that provide exceptional
  returns for our membership.
• First Calgary Refinancing Program through SACHA offers a
  lower rate of interest than you would be able to secure in the
  regular market. SACHA and First Calgary relationship ensure
  that members receive the best rates.
• Joint Sector agreement with CHF Canada – provides your coop with 10% discount on membership dues with CHF Canada.
• Members of our Housing Co-operative receive higher rates on
  their personal investments with First Calgary.
• Phone consulta2ons: advice and referrals are provided to
  members and individual members of housing co-ops.
• Effective Governance and Management: Education and
  consultations for our members. Strategic Planning – Goal
  SettIng– Workshops – Mediation – Staff Training.

• Bulk Buying: We negotiate fair pricing and quality products
  for our membership. If you are not familiar with our products
  please refer to our website for a full list of our partners and
  further details.

• Our Partners: First Calgary, The Brick, Canada Rug, AMRE,
  Staples, RONA (Lowes), Sherwin Williams, and Tidal
  Development.