Affordable Housing

Advocating for safe, affordable housing options and supporting initiatives that help address local housing needs.

Safe, stable housing creates a foundation for wellness.

The Affordable Housing Working Group works to identify housing needs, reduce barriers and explore solutions that make safe, stable housing more accessible in Carman and the surrounding area. Through research, education and community partnerships, the group advocates for housing options that meet the needs of residents at different stages of life and income levels.

A row of modest yellow townhouses with grey roofs, neatly trimmed hedges and a shared sidewalk along a residential street.
A family of four sits close together on a yellow couch, smiling and enjoying time together in a cosy living room.
A man relaxes in a bright yellow armchair, looking toward a window in a colourful, comfortable living room.
Three men sit together in a living room, discussing ideas and reviewing information on a laptop.
Working Group Members
  • Karen Tjaden – LEAD
  • Peter Hall
  • Rose Durupt
  • Jocelyn VanKoughnet
  • Jo-Ann Wood
  • Susan Weppler
  • Bailee Thomaschewski – Board Liason
We’re most proud of…

In spring 2026, the Working Group offered four Rent Smart sessions in partnership with Genesis House. Eight participants learned about their rights and responsibilities as tenants and received certificates they could share with prospective landlords when searching for housing.

The group continues to build knowledge and connections by visiting alternative housing models, including co-operative housing in Winnipeg, and participating in Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association conferences.

Building Housing Solutions Together.

Safe, stable housing is essential to a strong community. Our Working Group listens to residents, researches local housing needs and collaborates with builders, service providers and housing organizations to explore practical solutions.

We also share resources, promote tenant rights and advocate for affordable housing options. New members bring fresh perspectives and ideas as we work toward meaningful local action.

A smiling man and woman unpack cardboard boxes together in a bright home, sharing a moment while settling in.
A woman signs paperwork at a table while another woman sits across from her, offering assistance.
A family of three stands together on a balcony overlooking a residential neighbourhood of townhouses.

Join the Affordable Housing Working Group


Join our Affordable Housing Working Group and help reduce housing barriers, explore solutions, and build a community where everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.

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