A home is fundamental to our daily existence. Yet, for many it's not a "given." The shortage of quality, affordable housing for working families in urban neighborhoods across the country is well documented. It's no different in Wyandotte County in Kansas City, Kansas. Too many families lack access to a healthy, safe house to call home.
 

The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center (HHOC) helped Terry Visperas take the first steps toward homeownership for himself and his son, Nainoa.

Jennifer Sayers moved into her Drake neighborhood home on the north edge of downtown Des Moines, Iowa, seeking affordable housing. She loved the unique area, known for its distinctive houses and combination of long-time residents and young, urban professionals.

Sherry Farley, President and CEO, Frontier Housing
Stacey Epperson, President and Founder, Next Step Network

Sharon H. Lee, Executive Director, Low Income Housing Institute

Merten Bangemann-Johnson, CEO, NeighborWorks Umpqua
Arthur Chaput, Director of Housing Rehabilitation

Ken Lyons, President and CEO, NeighborWorks Home Solutions
                        

Enforcers of the repressive regime abducted Alain Rwage from his home in Burundi one night in 2011. Alain worked as a hotel manager and was in college studying communications. He also was helping organize young people to push for democracy in the African nation riven by violent political and tribal conflict. He had endured persecution, prison and torture for his efforts.

Robert Corley, Executive Director, NeighborWorks Southern Mass