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Affordable Housing

Housing provides more than shelter for a family. Homes provide stability, a sense of ownership and pride, and help build stronger, more productive communities.


By investing in affordable housing through Calvert Foundation you are investing in more than a place for a family to live. You are investing in organizations that are dedicated to the improvement of both urban and rural life. Affordable housing investments are channeled to organizations that provide:

  • Subsidized Loans:Financing is offered to low-income families at affordable rates.
  • Education:Tthe organizations we invest in understand that a home by itself will not pull a family out of poverty, which is why they offer services such as job training, counseling for first-time homebuyers and mentoring programs.
  • Community Development: Statistically, communities where neighbors interact and know one another are safer places to live. Likewise, having a network of people facing similar issues provides support for new homeowners and their families. Jobs and schools located within a community encourage people to take better care of their surroundings and take ownership in the overall health of their community.
  • Neighborhood Revitalization: Combining careful placement efforts with educational programs and job opportunities has helped rebuild and reenergize neglected neighborhoods.
  • Homeowner and Tenant Rights: Immigrants, minorities and their families often require assistance understanding and defending their rights to live in homes that meet baseline safety standards.
  • Environmental Sustainability: "Green" housing is emerging as an element of affordable housing. These homes are constructed to use less energy, effectively reducing utility bills and green house gas emissions.