How We Work
Illuminating solutions. Sparking change.
At Family Housing Fund, we believe every person deserves a place to call home. As a nonprofit intermediary and Supporting Organization of Government, our mission is to transform the housing system to be equitable, collaborative, and resilient, so that all Minnesotans have access to quality, stable, affordable housing of their choice.
A safe, decent home is the bedrock for families. We know that when more people have access to decent, affordable housing, everyone in our region benefits from increased health, safety, prosperity, and community. And quality, well managed housing is a magnet for additional investments that build stronger communities. Housing is the foundation that builds success stories.
We also know that not everyone in our region has access to a safe, decent, affordable home. Many Black, Indigenous, and families of color have been intentionally excluded from the stability and opportunity that affordable housing can provide. The Family Housing Fund is focused on disrupting the harmful policies and practices that make affordable housing inaccessible, replacing them with those that shape a strong, equitable and resilient regional housing system.
Read more about how we work in our strategic framework.
Our Theory of Change
We catalyze systems change in an iterative, three-step process that involves exploring emerging issues, co-designing and testing new strategies, and then delivering proven housing solutions with broad stakeholder support.
- New Data & Information
- Deepened Partnerships
- Viable Ideas for Solutions
- Increased Collaboration
- Families Supported
- Shared Lessons
- Policy & Practice Improvements
- Scaled Solutions
- Strong Partners
Our Goals
We aspire to lead toward a healthy, functioning, and cohesive housing ecosystem that continually evolves to deliver better housing solutions.
When we achieve this goal, THE HOUSING ECOSYSTEM…
- Is cohesive, coordinated, and characterized by scalable, streamlined policies and practices that leave no gaps.
- Is highly collaborative, with durable connections across programs and with other parts of the social safety net.
- Responds with flexibility and resiliency to market shifts.
- Continually evolves policies based on research and proven approaches.
- Reflects cultural nuances and the wisdom of lived experience.
- Ensures strong organizations that provide vital system infrastructure have the appropriate capacity to continue playing their critical role.
We work to expand equitable access to quality, affordable housing while creating opportunities to build individual and community wealth.
When we achieve this goal, ALL PEOPLE…
- Have stable, affordable housing that is quality and safe.
- Have fair, predictable access to housing choices.
- Can access resources to stabilize housing when needed.
- Have free choice in housing – both by geography and types of dwellings.
We disrupt entrenched practices to ensure the housing market meets the growing need for quality homes throughout the state.
When we achieve this goal, ALL HOMES…
- Are safe, healthy, and well-maintained.
- Are part of a range of options that meet a community’s needs for affordability and density.
- Are part of a healthy operating environment in which thriving organizations provide quality housing.
- Benefit from a wide range of innovative tools for preservation, maintenance, and management for quality.