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About us

SAHF is a nonprofit collaborative of twelve exemplary multi-state nonprofit affordable housing providers who own more than 149,000 affordable rental homes. Launched in 2003, SAHF’s members came together to promote their shared ownership objectives, which embraces the notion that stable, affordable, service-enriched housing is critically important in the lives of all people.

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

2003

Specialties

Affordable Housing, Resident Services, Housing Policy, Energy/Water Savings, Sustainability, Health and Housing, Social Determinants of Health, Health Equity, and Data/Outcomes

Locations

Employees at Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF)

Updates

Addressing our nation’s housing affordability crisis calls for bold and innovative solutions. In a new report, the Terner Center for Housing Innovation profiles six state-led pro-housing designation programs from California, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New York and Utah, designed to tackle unique housing challenges and priorities while enhancing compliance with existing laws. Learn more about how states are incentivizing pro-housing reform here: https://lnkd.in/eSNCbckT #policy #affordablehousing #housingreform
In the face of today’s housing crisis, state governments are taking a more active role in encouraging local policy change to increase housing production and affordability. State-level pro-housing designation programs incentivize or require localities to pursue policies that facilitate housing production. A new Terner Center report profiles six early-stage programs across the country—in California, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, and Utah—offering vital lessons to other states seeking housing solutions.
Pro-Housing Designation Programs: How States are Incentivizing Pro-Housing Reform - Terner Center https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu
Effective communication with residents is crucial to supporting housing stability. We've compiled strategies SAHF members use to engage with residents from move-in day onward, fostering a supportive environment and helping ensure long-term housing retention. Explore these communication approaches here: https://lnkd.in/eE65hMBE #housingstability #affordablehousing
Like millions of Americans who went to the polls yesterday, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) and its members recognize the serious challenges in finding and keeping affordable housing. As the new Administration and new Congress look for bold solutions for the housing affordability crisis, there are practical and immediate steps they can take to remove barriers to creating homes in communities where people can thrive. We’ve offered a few here: https://lnkd.in/gcRSjugwSAHF remains committed to creating a world where ALL people have access to a healthy, affordable home. As we have for more than two decades, SAHF will bring its real-world experience to partner with the Administration on proposals that create affordable homes and equitable communities and will push back on policies that fall short of that vision. #affordablehousing #equity
Advancing Housing Opportunities in a New Congress and Administration sahfnet.org
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At Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) we created the CORES Certification to better understand and recognize organizations with robust commitments and capacity to resident services. It was great to be in conversation with such creative and pragmatic services leaders about the importance and the future of the work. Check it out!

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The Impact Real Estate Podcast is now Beyond the Resume! In this episode we chat with Pat Schwartz, MAPP (Better Tomorrows), Susan Neufeld (BRIDGE Housing Corporation), Andrea Ponsor (Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF)) and Yasmin Hurston Cornelius (formely with L+M Development Partners LLC) about the critical role of social services in affordable housing. The panel alo explores how these services have evolved, the impact of COVID-19, and the financial models that support them. The discussion touches on the importance of resident engagement, the challenges of funding, and the benefits of integrating services into for-profit housing models. They also chat about how the innovations in housing solutions and the necessity of building trust within communities. Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3I3nkG9Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35ZJGLTWeb: https://lnkd.in/gnZAWnbdChapters 00:15 Introduction of Panelists and Their Backgrounds 07:01 Overview of Affordable Housing Services 07:56 Evolution of Social Services in Housing 13:14 Funding Challenges and Stakeholder Engagement 19:52 Policy and Financing Partners in Affordable Housing 20:37 Navigating Financial Pressures in Community Services 23:10 Measuring Impact: The Challenge of Metrics 25:38 Building Trust and Community Engagement 29:47 The Role of Service Coordination in Housing 38:45 COVID-19: Unveiling Mental Health Challenges 48:11 The Importance of Services in Affordable Housing 53:59 Innovations in Housing Solutions and Technology
At SAHF, we believe every person deserves a healthy home in a thriving community! The AAMC Center for Health Justice Multisector Partner Group brings together national and local leaders that represent wide-ranging social determinants of health – including housing - to shape their strategy, inform programs and develop cross-sector collaborations. The Center is currently seeking members from diverse sectors for their second cohort of this group to help build community partnerships and drive health equity. Learn more about how to apply: https://ow.ly/L1wV50TZhze #HealthEquity #Housing
Advancing racial equity in affordable housing requires ongoing commitment. SAHF and our members are dedicated to this mission, as highlighted in The NHP Foundation's redevelopment efforts in West Baltimore’s Park Heights. This project showcases the impact of community leadership, government collaboration and targeted resources on closing the racial wealth gap. By fostering resident wealth-building within their communities, Park Heights offers lessons for inclusive, impactful redevelopment. Explore our latest case study here: https://lnkd.in/ezMhdRa7 #equity #affordablehousing #racialequity #wealthbuilding

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