Resources
To promote the development of housing that all Arkansans can afford, Housing Arkansas also serves as an avenue for current information about housing issues facing the state and nation to educate those interested in affordable housing issues.
Local and National Organizations
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial to them and society as a whole.
ACHANGE is a collective voice that promotes quality, affordable housing and community economic development throughout the state of Arkansas. The coalition focuses on the need for affordable housing solutions for Arkansas citizens. ACHANGE supports education; provides training; encourages responsible growth and sustainability; and works to influence public policy on issues related to affordable housing in Arkansas.
Arkansas Development Finance Authority
ADFA administers funding in the form of tax exempt bonds and other debt instruments through its series of program activities that support state Economic Development, Homeownership, and Affordable Rental Housing.
Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance
Through our public/private partnerships, we are connecting the dots between poverty, hunger, and other aspects of life that keep low-income Arkansans stuck in a cycle of struggle. Un- and under-employment, children’s health, senior hospitalization, availability of healthcare, grade-level reading, high school graduation rates, energy and housing assistance, wage inequality, and so many other poverty-related issues directly impact the ability of families to put food on the table. As we act synergistically, we are able to have a greater impact on the lives of food insecure people we serve. Contact: Outreach Manager w/Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance (cmay@arhungeralliance.org).
The Housing Trust Fund Project
The Housing Trust Fund Project was created in 1986, is a special initiative of the Center for Community Change. The Project operates as a clearinghouse of information on housing trust funds throughout the country, and provides technical assistance to organizations and agencies working to create or implement these funds.
Our mission is to vigorously advocate for and enforce the legal rights of people with disabilities. We envision an Arkansas where people with disabilities are equal members in their communities and can dictate the course of their own lives through self-determination. DRA treats all people with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Alzheimer Support is a free service that assists families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Through our free search tool and nationwide database of Alzheimer’s care facilities, families who need care for their loved ones can locate licensed care homes and communities that are best equipped to provide care.
A membership drawn from every industry segment forms the foundation for NHC's broad, nonpartisan advocacy for national policies and legislation that promote suitable housing in a safe, decent environment.
The National Housing Trust Fund Campaign is working to establish a National Housing Trust Fund with ongoing, permanent, dedicated, and sufficient sources of revenue to build, rehabilitate and preserve 1.5 million units of housing for the lowest-income families over the next 10 years.
SeniorGuidance.org provides comprehensive resources on various senior living options, including assisted living facilities, senior living communities, nursing homes, independent living communities, continuing care retirement communities (CCRC), and all other long-term senior care options, including memory care such as Alzheimer's or Dementia
MEDICARE PLANS Patient Resource Center
The Medicare Plans Patient Resource Center supports the families and loved ones of older adults and people with disabilities. We’re dedicated to providing access to affordable health care through educational programs, interactive resources, and functional tools. Our team of experts helps current, and future Medicare patients build their understanding of Medicare while navigating the complex system. With an active community of patients, experts, and health care providers, we support the elderly and disabled communities with community-based education and actionable solutions for Medicare to address your health care needs. Contact
ShelterForce (The Voice of Community Development)
Shelterforce is the only independent, non-academic publication covering the worlds of community development, affordable housing, and neighborhood stabilization.
National Home Builders Association
NAHB produces in-depth economic analyses of the home building industry based on private and government data.
NeighborWorks America is the country’s preeminent leader in affordable housing and community development. that works to create opportunities for lower-income people to live in affordable homes in safe, sustainable neighborhoods that are healthy places for families to grow.
Center for Community Change's mission is to build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to have a significant impact in improving their communities and the policies and institutions that affect their lives.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business.
Rural Development supports financial programs support such essential public facilities and services as water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, emergency service facilities and electric and telephone service that promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks , credit unions and community-managed lending pools.