THE GOALS (OR ‘ENDS’) OF ENTRE NOUS FEMMES HOUSING SOCIETY ARE TO ENSURE THAT…

Economically disadvantaged persons in the greatest number possible within the Metro Vancouver Area (GVRD) have the opportunity for their lives to be enhanced by secure, safe, affordable, and appropriate homes to an extent that justifies the use of all available resources; and that

1) Tenants have a safe, secure and respectful environment;
2) Homes are affordable and provide an appropriate standard of living;
3) The community is clean and aesthetically pleasing;
4) There is a diverse community.

Additionally, the Strategic 'ENDS' of the Society are:

1) Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society will have a development plan in place for increasing community-based opportunities for life enhancement for tenants through use of Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society properties by October 31, 2007;
2) The Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society portfolio of available housing units will be increased by a minimum of 60 units, with a minimum of 20 new affordable housing units by October 31, 2010;
3)  Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society will generate net sustainable revenue of $30,000 annually from activities that support the success of other non-profit housing organizations by sharing Society expertise, systems and tools by December 31, 2010.
4)  Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society will provide a range of housing options within the ENF housing portfolio, including housing for single women over 45 years of age.
5)  Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society will work toward achieving environmental sustainability in all projects currently in the ENF housing portfolio and those it may acquire in the future.

THE BOARD’S DUTY TO THE OWNERSHIP OF ENTRE NOUS FEMMES HOUSING SOCIETY

The purpose of the board, on behalf of the people in the Metro Vancouver Area (GVRD) committed to non profit housing for families with children, is to see to it that the Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society achieves the results as stated in the 'ENDS' policies.