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Playground Safety Through Creativity: Inside HAI Group’s Annual Poster Contest

Each year, HAI Group invites young residents to put safety first through creativity. The Playground Poster and Essay Contest is an annual tradition designed to engage children living in affordable housing while reinforcing important safety messages in a fun, age-appropriate way.

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In the Studio: HAI Group Online Training Developing New PHM Certification Course

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How to Mitigate Fire Risk on Affordable Housing Construction Sites

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2026 Playground Safety Poster and Essay Contest

February 2026

HAI Group invites young residents aged 6-14 from policyholder organizations to participate in our annual Playground Safety Poster and Essay Contest. Participants are encouraged to share creative ideas that highlight ways to keep playgrounds safe and secure.

Read the contest details and apply.

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2026 Loss Prevention Fund

March 1, 2026

HAI Group’s Loss Prevention Fund is a competitive annual reimbursement program for members, backed by a $3.5 million pool of funds. This program provides financial support for purchasing risk management and loss prevention products or services.

 

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Explore targeted tools and insights to enhance your crisis, cybersecurity, and fire prevention strategies.

Crisis Communication Center

When tensions rise, the wrong words can erode trust, harm your organization’s reputation, or increase liability. Preparation makes all the difference. Explore our crisis communication resources for affordable housing organizations.

Cybersecurity Center

Cyberattacks on housing providers are rising, with cybercriminals using advanced tactics to breach systems and compromise sensitive data—threatening residents, employees, and stability. Start building a more cyber-resilient housing organization today.

Fire Prevention Center

HAI Group’s internal data paints a startling picture: the severity of fire losses experienced by policyholders continues to increase year-over-year, from an average of just under $40,000 per loss in 2018 to nearly $60,000 per loss in 2022.