A-1 COMMUNITY HOUSING SERVICES

A-1 Community Housing Services (A-1CHS) is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 HUD Approved housing agency, that was established with the intentions of helping to improve California, through a variety of programs targeting the issues of homelessness; financial education, first time home buyer education, relocation assistance, foreclosure prevention and credit management.

AAA RESIDENTIAL RESOURCES, INC.

Staff: Rosalind Robinson, President/Founder Certified Housing Specialist Beverly Stovall, Office Manager Certified Housing Counselor Residential Resources, Inc. was created to provide quality affordable housing advocacy, counseling, information, education and referral services to and on behalf of the moderate and low income citizens of Metropolitan Nashville, Tennessee and its immediate surrounding counties; to provide individual guidance for access to the existing affordable housing stock; and to serve as a liaison for its clients, as well as, collaborate with government agencies, private for profit corporations, nonprofit corporations and other entities that are dedicated to developing and/or providing quality affordable housing opportunities within this community. Residential Resources, Inc. is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) certified Comprehensive Housing Counseling Agency and an affiliate of HomeFree USA. It was incorporated by the State of Tennessee on October 31, 1997, received the Internal Revenue Services exemption status as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization on February 13, 1998, the United Way Partner of Middle Tennessee designation in June of 1999, the HUD’s “Best of the Best Practices Award” in August of 2000, and recognition from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) for homeownership leadership in the State’s eastern region. Residential Resources, Inc. is a Metropolitan Development Housing Agency (MDHA) Community Development Housing Organization (CHDO) under HUD’s HOME Program and also partners with The Housing Fund. Its full range of services are in the following programs: (1) Pre-occupancy; (2) Mortgage Default and Foreclosure Prevention; (3) Rental Delinquency and Eviction Prevention; (4) Post-Occupancy; (5) Home Improvement and habilitation; (6) Energy Conservation; (7) Housing Consumer Education; (8) Credit Remediation; (9) Money Management; (10) Displacement; (11) Affordable Housing Advocacy and (12) Affordable Housing Development. As of September 30, 2009, Residential Resources, Inc. has assisted over *9,400 clients with various housing needs; of which, more than 1,500 have purchased homes and over 2,600 have received assistance to avoid foreclosure, with a – .05% foreclosure rate. Residential Resources, Inc.’s combined small staff has over 40 years of experience in the affordable housing industry and provides counseling and education services related to the following affordable housing needs of our clients: First Time and Uninformed Homebuyer; Tenants & Prospective Renters; Displacement, Relocation & Homeless Money Management; Credit Repair; Fair Housing & Predatory Lending; Identity Theft; Refinancing; Reverse Mortgage; Mortgage Default, Foreclosure Prevention & Loss Mitigation; Energy Conservation; Housing Improvement & Rehab; and Housing Construction *Service History is revised annually in accordance with HUD’s reporting period (Oct 1 – Sep 30).

ABAYOMI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

HISTORY In 1980, Pastor Larry Smith opened the Charles H. Williams Human Development Center, a soup kitchen on Meyers Rd. in Detroit. This community resource fed over 200 people weekly for 11 years. The center also distributed clothing and provided AA and NA meetings to people recovering from substance abuse disorder. After moving his church to West Eight Mile Rd. in Detroit, Pastor Smith wanted to continue to feed and clothe the hungry and homeless. His daughter Tawnya Morris took the lead and held a series of focus group sessions to better understand the community’s needs. After school programs that dealt with violence and substance abuse prevention were a top priority. Homework help and other training and support programs to keep kids off the streets and in a safe environment were desired as well. Pastor Smith encouraged his daughter to start a new nonprofit that would best meet the needs of the community. Mrs. Morris sought the help of various church, business and community leaders to help in planning the mission and vision of a new organization. In 1998, Mrs. Morris created the Abayomi Community Development Corporation. “Abayomi”, a term from the Yoruba tribe in West Africa which means “a pleasant meeting place”, pronounced a-ba-yo-mee, is a 501(c)(3) human services nonprofit organization serving the metropolitan Detroit area. Abayomi provides community & economic development, education, and recreation programs to youth and families in the far Northwest and metropolitan Detroit. Our goals are to establish an awareness of the value of family, improve socioeconomic conditions and increase the level of dignity and personal achievement within the Detroit community. MISSION To strengthen and secure families and the local community through comprehensive community building. VISION Abayomi envisions being an established, fiscally sound, recognized organization, which impacts the community with quantifiable, positive results. VALUES The board and staff of Abayomi Community Development Corporation value F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S. Fairness – We believe in fairness and equality for all mankind. Assistance – We believe in providing services and sharing resources that help meet the needs of our clients. Morality – We value high moral character as it enables individuals to behave properly, act responsibly and make good decisions. Improvement – We will continuously work to improve the quality and effectiveness of our programs and services with a goal of achieving positive impact and outcomes for our clients. Love – Love represents human kindness, compassion and affection. Treating our clients with love demonstrates our care and concern for them and their families. Involvement – We are involved in our community and support efforts to keep it safe, clean and livable. Enrichment – We work with individuals and families to help enhance and improve their lives. Security – Our motto is Building Families For the Future. Stronger, more secure families lead to safer more secure neighborhoods. ACCREDITATION COA Accreditation is an objective and reliable verification that provides confidence and support to an organization’s service recipients, Board members, and staff and community partners. COA’s commitment to maintaining the highest level of standards and quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have set high performance standards for themselves and have made a commitment to their constituents to deliver the highest quality services. COA is proud to recognize Abayomi CDC as one of these outstanding organizations. The COA Accreditation process involves a detailed review and analysis of both an organization’s administrative operations and its service delivery practices. All are “measured” against national standards of best practice. These standards emphasize services that are accessible, appropriate, culturally responsive, evidence based, and outcomes-orientated. In addition, they confirm that the services are provided by a skilled and supportive workforce and that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Because COA reviews and accredits the entire organization, not just specific programs, you can have confidence in the credibility, integrity and achievement of the entire organization.

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ACCESS

ACCESS provides food, warmth, shelter, and other essential services to Jackson County’s low-income children, families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. As the Community Action Agency of Jackson County, Oregon, ACCESS has been helping residents break the cycle of poverty since 1976. Last year, 67,070 people received assistance from ACCESS’s broad continuum of services, including obtaining safe, affordable housing, rental assistance, utility assistance, weatherization, free loaned durable medical equipment and healthy food.

ACCESS LIVING OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO

ACCOMACK-NORTHAMPTON PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSSION

Created by the Commonwealth of Virginia, the County of Accomack and the County of Northampton and joined by the Town of Chincoteague, the A-NPDC has been the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s regional planning organization since 1970. Tasked with supporting local planning and community development efforts and providing technical assistance on behalf of the Commonwealth, the A-NPDC focuses on issues of regional importance. We also staff the Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority and the Eastern Shore of Virginia Housing Alliance.

ACT LAWRENCE, INC FORMERLY ARLINGTON COMMUNITY TRABAJANDO, INC

ACT Lawrence is a Latina-led non-profit Community Development Corporation (CDC) that empowers people to achieve their goals and dreams by providing opportunities for financial capability, community engagement & personal growth.

ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Action for Boston Community Development Inc (ABCD) is part of the Community Action Network, created with the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act, which was signed into law in 1964. The Act was a sweeping plan to improve the lives of all Americans, regardless of their circumstances. As a community action agency, ABCD has a tripartite board structure consisting of members from the local private sector, public sector, and low-income community who are democratically selected by a local ABCD Advisory Board of their peers. Leaders from each of these groups collaborate on developing responses to local needs for our most underserved and at-risk neighbors.

ACTION-HOUSING, INCORPORATED

To empower people to build more secure and self-sufficient lives through the provision of decent, affordable housing, essential supportive services, asset building programs, and educational and employment opportunities.