Our Mission

Community Housing Network empowers people to live in affordable homes to help build thriving communities.

Our Vision

We envision a future where everyone can achieve stability, dignity, and opportunity. We will create thriving communities with affordable homes, connect individuals and families to essential resources, and foster a supportive workplace for our employees.

Our Values

As an organization, we are driven by the values of Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Passion.

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Our Impact

Our work is rooted in the idea that decent, affordable, and stable housing is a necessary foundation for a healthy, successful life. Community Housing Network has a demonstrated track record and depth of experience in housing development, crisis response, supportive services, homeownership programming and homeless response spanning more than two decades across Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties.

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17,000 People Supported
Helping the Community
In 2024, we supported over 17,000 people, investing $12.5 million into the community so children, families, people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations can live in stable, dignified homes.
900 Units Added
Affordable Housing Development
CHN has added nearly 900 units of affordable housing to the landscape across Michigan, and we continue to actively seek opportunities to create high-quality residential rental homes.
12,990 Calls Per Year
Housing Resources & Services
In 2024, our Housing Resource Center (HRC) screened and assisted 12,990 individuals facing homelessness and housing instability. Our caring Housing Navigators, Case Managers, and Housing Educators work one-on-one with individuals and families to find affordable housing, short-term and long-term rentals, homeownership options, and supportive and accessible homes for people with disabilities.
420 People Served
Rapid Rehousing
The Rapid Rehousing program helps vulnerable families coming from homelessness with a rental subsidy for up to 12 months. In 2024, 420 individuals were helped through this program; more than half were children.
566 PSH This Year
Permanent Supportive Housing
CHN remained the largest Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) provider in Oakland and Macomb Counties, as well as providing PSH in Wayne County. During the program year, CHN served 566 people, including 177 children, in Leasing Assistance Programs and Shelter Plus Care.
167 Homeless Individuals
Homeless Street Outreach
The Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program serves the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach people in Oakland and Macomb counties who are homeless and living on the streets. The PATH outreach team connected with 167 homeless individuals in 2024. Of those, 139 received our services, while the other 28 were connected to other resources.
106 People Helped
Homeless Prevention Programs
Our Homeless Prevention Program provides a short-term safety net to prevent people from losing their existing housing and remain housed. In 2024, 106 people were assisted; more than half were children.
244 Households Served
Homebuyer & Financial Education
In 2024, 192 households were served through Homebuyer and Financial Education programs and an additional 52 households received counseling from Certified Housing Counselors.
2,321 Volunteer Hours
Volunteer Mobilization
Thank you to our incredible volunteers who play a vital role in advancing our mission by giving their time and talent to help with events at our housing communities!

    Our Leadership Team

    Picture of Al Martin and link to bio

    Al Martin

    Vice President of Real Estate
    Picture of Carrie Mendoza and link to bio

    Carrie Mendoza

    Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
    Picture of Kirsten Elliott and link to bio

    Kirsten Elliott

    Chief Executive Officer, President
    Picture of Maggie Perry and link to bio

    Maggie Perry

    Vice President of Operations
    Picture of Shelley Brinkmann and link to bio

    Shelley Brinkmann

    Vice President of Programs

    Our Board

    William Robinson, Jr.

    Board Chair

    Gary Abernathy

    David Boss

    Courtney Elledge

    Jennifer Lanfear

    Tom Landry

    Janet Owens

    Tracie Purdy

    MaKisha Reed

    Mark Wiedelman

    Arketa Williams

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