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<h2>Help Shape the Future of Affordable Housing in Our Community</h2>Habitat for Humanity Halton–Mississauga–Dufferin is recruiting up to four new Board Members to help tackle the housing affordability crisis and expand our impact.<h2>About Habitat for Humanity Halton–Mississauga–Dufferin&nbsp;</h2>Habitat HMD partners with families, volunteers, donors, developers, and community leaders to create safe, affordable homes and a&nbsp;pathway to homeownership for working families. Since 1999, we have helped create&nbsp;95 homes and now support&nbsp;164 people in 58 housing units across our communities.&nbsp;Developer partnerships are one of the most promising and scalable ways to expand our impact, allowing Habitat HMD to secure new turnkey affordable units and deliver them faster and at lower cost. These public–private–nonprofit collaborations let us focus on what we do best—family selection, affordability structuring, and long-term homeowner support—while ensuring that long-term affordability commitments translate into real outcomes for families.<h2>Who We're Looking For</h2>You are:<ul><li>Strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking</li><li>Passionate about affordable housing and community impact</li><li>Committed to strong&nbsp;governance and fiduciary oversight</li></ul>&nbsp;Experience in any of the following is especially welcome:<ul><li>Human resources management</li><li>Social services and/or nonprofit leadership</li><li>Mortgage lending or financial services</li><li>Real estate law</li><li>Non-profit board experience</li></ul><h2>Commitment &amp; Expectations</h2>Board Members:<ul><li>Attend six Board meetings per year and serve on at least one committee</li><li>Bring their skills, experience, and networks to advance Habitat HMD's mission and fundraising</li><li>Demonstrate financial literacy and support strong fiduciary oversight</li><li>Make annual personal financial contributions</li></ul>&nbsp;Terms are&nbsp;two years, renewable up to&nbsp;three consecutive terms.<h2>Who Should Apply</h2>Candidates must live and/or work in: Halton Region, the City of Mississauga, or Dufferin County, with a particular interest in applicants from&nbsp;Dufferin County, Milton, and Halton Hills.Habitat HMD is committed to&nbsp;equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse lived experiences and identities.<h2>How to Apply</h2>Interested candidates are invited to submit a&nbsp;cover letter and CV by&nbsp;February 12, 2026 to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:boardrecruitment@habitathm.ca" target="_blank">boardrecruitment@habitathm.ca</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Join us in building stronger, more inclusive communities - one family at a time.

Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin

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Second Chance Sanctuary (SCS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe, loving environment for animals in need while promoting animal welfare, education, and community engagement. We are seeking passionate, experienced, and committed individuals to join our Board of Directors and help guide the organization’s growth, governance, and operations.We are hiring for 12 board positions, each with unique responsibilities:1. Board President – Leads the board, facilitates meetings, sets agendas, oversees board governance, and collaborates with the Founder &amp; CEO on strategic initiatives.2. Vice President – Supports the President, steps in as needed, and manages special projects or initiatives.3. Secretary – Maintains official records, takes meeting minutes, and ensures documentation and compliance are accurate and up-to-date.4. Treasurer – Oversees budgets, financial reporting, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.5. Fundraising Director – Plans and executes fundraising campaigns, builds relationships with donors and sponsors, and ensures revenue streams for SCS initiatives.6. Marketing Director – Manages publicity, social media, newsletters, PR, and branding efforts for the organization and its events.7. Operations Director – Oversees daily operations, implements policies, and supports strategic planning across the organization.8. Legal &amp; Compliance Director – Ensures compliance with nonprofit laws, manages contracts, and provides legal guidance as needed.9. Event Planner – Plans and executes events, including our signature Stars for Second Chances Gala, manages vendors, logistics, and guest experience.10. Technology Director – Oversees website, online donation platforms, IT tools, and technology solutions to support operations and communications.11. Volunteer Director – Recruits and manages volunteers, organizes community outreach, and supports staff coordination.12. Executive Assistant – Provides direct support to the Founder &amp; CEO, managing schedules, communications, and project coordination.Applicants may indicate which role(s) they are interested in when applying. Experience in nonprofit leadership, governance, event planning, fundraising, or animal welfare is highly preferred.

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About UsEVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO HOUSING AND HEALTHCARE.Support House is a community-based non-profit with more than 42 years of experience delivering supportive housing, healthcare access, peer support, and outreach across Halton Region. We design person-directed, inclusive services for individuals facing complex mental health, substance use, housing, and health access concerns.Housing: We offer a full range of supportive housing options for people unhoused with mental health and/or substance use concerns – from highly-intensive, staff-supported residences to community supports through rent subsidies with private landlords. The staff team supports multiple needs and assists in connecting with additional supports in the community such as our interdisciplinary health team. We support individuals to transition to more independent housing.Health Care:&nbsp;We provide primary health care through our Community Health Centre Mobile Health Team to people with complex health concerns and are unattached to primary care or encounter barriers in accessing appropriate health care support. Our team consists of a Family Physician, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurse, Social Worker/MSW, and Peer Support Worker to focus on all the pieces that impact people’s health and wellness.&nbsp;Support Coordination: We provide a menu of supports that responds to the needs of youth aged 16-24 and adults who experience mental and/or substance use issues in Halton. We offer support coordination, housing, peer support, harm reduction and trauma informed care with a DEI lens, navigation, and distress/crisis support.&nbsp;Peer Support: The Centre for Innovation in Peer Support provides community and system capacity through offering accessible peer services and enhancing peer service capacity through training and mentorship for peers.&nbsp;Housing Development: We have two significant housing redevelopment projects currently underway with the Region of Halton:<ul><li>Maria Street, Acton – a $8.7M 12 one-bedroom accessible apartment units supportive housing model (January 2026)&nbsp;</li><li>Cornwall Road, Oakville – a $20M 5-storey 37 unit supportive housing apartment building including in the Region of Halton’s 10 year Housing Strategy.</li></ul>About the OpportunityThe Support House Board of Directors is composed of volunteers who work and/or live in Halton and surrounding communities. The Board is responsible for effective governance and leadership for the organization.&nbsp;This role is a three-year term, with the option of renewal for an additional three years. The role requires approximately 60–70 hours per year, including monthly Board meetings and participation on at least one standing committee. Meetings take place monthly on the last Monday of the month, in the evening, either at the Oakville office or virtually.&nbsp;As part of the appointment process, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal reference check. Results will be reviewed in a balanced and confidential manner, and will not automatically disqualify a candidate unless they present an unmanageable risk to the organization, its clients, or its operations.Priority Skills and Experience SoughtAt this time, Support House is seeking new Board members with demonstrated board-level experience whose expertise complements the existing Board and supports the organization’s long-term sustainability and growth. All candidates must bring prior experience serving on a board of directors (non-profit, public, or private). Within that context, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Community-Based Primary Care and CHC SystemsSenior-level experience within Community Health Centres, primary care networks, Ontario Health, or Ontario Health Teams. Candidates bring an understanding of integrated care models, system accountability, quality, and performance oversight.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supportive Housing Development and Capital ProjectsExperience in supportive or affordable housing development, capital planning and financing, infrastructure projects, or real estate development in the public or non-profit sector. Familiarity with long-term asset management and sustainability is highly valued.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Board Governance, Legal, and RiskStrong governance experience, including fiduciary responsibility, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Candidates with prior Board Chair or Officer experience, or an interest in Board Chair succession and governance leadership, are encouraged to apply.Equity and InclusionSupport House is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from Indigenous and racialized communities, and those with lived or living experience relevant to our work.

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