HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF

HAND IS A REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY IN ITS EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. METROPOLITAN AREA. THROUGH EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT AND TRAINING, HAND BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF ITS DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP COMPRISED OF NONPROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT HOUSING DEVELOPERS, RESIDENT SERVICE PROVIDERS, LENDERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, POLICY ANALYSTS AND OTHERS, TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FOR PEOPLE AND FAMILIES AT ALL INCOME LEVELS.