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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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Recent Resources

Preparing for Disasters and Navigating Insurance Challenges in Affordable Housing: Key Takeaways from HAI Group’s PHADA Presentation

At the Public Housing Authority Directors Association (PHADA) Commissioners’ Conference this January, HAI Group’s...

Housing Risk Guide: Identifying and Remediating Mold

Mold. Beneficial in many ways—think blue cheese and penicillin—but not so much when it’s growing on your walls or...

Housing Risk Guide: Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings

In today’s ever-changing landscape, understanding and managing risks is critical for multifamily housing agencies to...

Research Case Study: Opening Doors to Public Housing

Nearly two dozen housing authorities collaborated with the Vera Institute of Justice to eliminate barriers to accessing...

Discover the New HAI Group Website: Enhanced, Streamlined, and Built for You

We’re proud to introduce the redesigned HAI Group website, crafted to deliver a seamless experience for our diverse...

Preservation, Equity, and Resilience: PAHRC’s 2024 Blog Highlights

The 2024 calendar year was dynamic and impactful for the Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC)....

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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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Resident Scholarship Program

February 2026

HAI Group’s Resident Scholarship Program helps low-income students pay for higher education. In 2026, we’ll be awarding scholarships worth $6,000 each to 20 residents to continue their education. Application period ends June 5.

Read more and apply.

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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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Curated Resource Centers

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.