Our Values

• We are committed to helping low-income residents of Broward County. We respect the integrity, strengths and assets of every resident and strengthen lives, homes and communities.
• We are a safe and healthy housing organization with a strong volunteer engagement platform.
• We work in partnership with neighborhoods and involve residents in all aspects of our work.
• We value collaboration with other groups who share similar goals.
• We believe in the quality of the planning, delivery and evaluation of our services.
• We believe in inclusivity and seek to promote a diversity that is reflective of our communities.
• We recognize the uniqueness of each affiliate and its community and respect local flexibility and creativity in decision-making and service delivery.

Safe Homes and Communities

Our work is based on solid science that supports safe and healthy housing. Examples of the repairs we do to make homes  and communities safer and healthier include:

• Install grab bars, handrails and ramps
• Fix leaks and sources of moisture, including seal gaps, cracks and holes
• Replace carpet with durable easy-to-clean flooring
• Install smoke and Co2 detectors and improve exterior lighting
• Repair kitchen and bathroom issues
• Paint and landscaping to improve communities and reduce blight