Affordable housing builds generations of stability.
Our Story
The Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society (SCAHS) is a non-profit organization that is building housing and implementing programs to improve the quality of life for people in the community.
Established in 2016, the organization began with a passionate group of volunteers sitting around a kitchen table with the shared goal of providing affordable housing. They recognized the need for a local non-profit organization to start building homes that most people can afford. SCAHS has now established itself as a leader in the non-profit housing sector on the Lower Sunshine Coast, with a proven track record of success.
The society is governed by a board of local community members who volunteered over 4,500 hours of their time last year.
OUR MISSION
Through development and innovation, we enable and implement housing solutions that serve the entire community.
OUR VALUES
Integrity, Respect /Dignity, Community Partnerships, Sustainability and Innovation
OUR GOALS
To build 200 new quality homes that are affordable for families, young adults, and seniors.
OUR COMMITMENT
To create lasting, affordable housing solutions that help working people and their families live and thrive on the Sunshine Coast.
Housing for All
We are dedicated to ensuring that every resident - regardless of income, age, or background - has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. This mission is achieved through excellence in non-profit housing development, strategic partnerships, research, and innovation.
We are committed to building a strong, resilient community where:
Working people and their families have affordable homes and access to childcare
Seniors have safe and affordable housing
People with low incomes have access to stable housing and programs
Our Values
Integrity
We are fair, honest, just, ethical, accountable and transparent in all dealings.
Respect /Dignity
We enhance the dignity/safety and self-respect of every person we house (as per the UN Declaration of Human Rights).
Community Partnerships
We actively participate in relevant partnerships.
Sustainability
We manage and use our resources wisely and make decisions based on their long-term implications.
Innovation
We are creative in our thought process, open to possibilities and continuously seek new opportunities to create better homes and communities
Make a difference
The Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society (SCAHS) is creating housing that strengthens our community by providing stability and hope for a better future.