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Tenant Relations and Tenant Associations
Tenant
Relations Support
In Winnipeg, Tenant Relations Officers (MHA representatives) provide tenant
relations support services to MHA tenants. In Rural Communities,
either a Tenant Resource Worker or Property
Manager assist tenants in accessing assistance,
information, and health or social services. They have a unique understanding
of, and sensitivity to, the needs of tenants seeking assistance, information
and services.
The MHA representatives are also available to help promote
independent living in the community as long as possible by:
- providing information about health, social services
and community programs and services;
- providing information about
education and training programs
by directing tenants to appropriate resources;
- referring tenants
to appropriate support service providers; and
- guiding and assisting
tenants or Tenant Associations in coordinating on-site
support services.
Some examples include:
- Homecare
- Foot Care Clinics
- Reading & Writing
Assistance
- Creative Retirement
- Filling Out Forms
- Congregate
Meal Program
- Transportation Information & Education
- Adult Day Care
- Age & Opportunity
- Dept. of Veteran
Affairs
- Community Home Services
- Income Tax Clinics
- Friendly Visiting
- Community Seniors
Councils
- Flu Clinics
- Handi-Transit
- Public Trustee
- Blue Cross
- Income Assistance Programs (e.g. Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, 55+,
Employment & Income
Assistance)
Tenant Associations
A Tenant Association is a group of tenants who live in the same neighborhood
and are interested in the overall well being and interests of the tenants.
Tenant Associations are designed to give tenants independence and a stronger
voice in the operation of their community.
A Tenant Association strives to improve the lifestyles within their community
by:
- representing tenants' interests to other community
agencies;
- voicing community-related concerns;
- organizing recreational activities;
- organizing fundraising events; and
- developing and providing ongoing community services
(e.g. safety initiatives, children's programs).
If you are interested in starting a Tenant Association in
your community, you may begin by following these steps:
- Informally talk to tenants to establish interest in
your community (for example: get-togethers, posters in common areas,
door-to-door canvassing).
- When enough interest has been generated,
forward a written request to the
MHA stating your intentions of starting a Tenant Association.
- Once
a Tenant Association is formally registered with the MHA, the Tenant
Association is eligible to receive annual funding through
the MHA.
- In Winnipeg, a Tenant Relations Officer is available to
provide resources
and support to the Tenant Association so recreational, educational
and social needs can be attained within
the
community.
In rural
communities, either a Tenant Resource Worker (Brandon)
or a Property
Manager can assist Tenant Associations with these needs.
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