From vision to action: The strategic journey of Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society

How can we address the growing demand for affordable community housing in the current economic context? Most community housing business models are struggling to generate results at the scale needed to meaningfully address the crisis. This is Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society (ENFHS) realization. The complexity of the housing crisis, rising costs, and growing demand, combined with expiring operating agreements, made it clear that a purely operational focus would not be enough to meet community needs or ensure organizational sustainability. To remain impactful and financially sustainable, ENFHS needed to evolve into a growth-oriented organization with strong development, financing, leadership, and partnerships. This Centre’s Knowledge Sharing Series webinar featuring Lilian Chau, CEO of Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society, shares practical insights into how her organization implemented its new strategic plan to grow with purpose and double its impact by 2028, while considering the need to pivot and be responsive to changing funding landscapes. Key moments: 00:00 - Introduction 04:45 - About Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society 07:15 - Strategic planning 19:40 - Leading the change 43:19 - Financial sustainability 47:16- From vision to action