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2025 Risk Champion

Caring Beyond the Job: How Decatur Housing Authority’s Jason Pounds Became a Risk Champion

When Jason Pounds joined the Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) in Nebraska, he wasn’t looking for recognition. Hired as a part-time maintenance worker in February of 2025, just two weeks after the discovery of an embezzlement and fraud case, Pounds stepped into a property in disrepair and a community in need of stability.

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Recent Resources

From Landmark to Lifeline: The Redevelopment of St. Andre’s Church

Kelly McElwain, manager of research and industry intelligence at the Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation...

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...

Research Case Study: Rise and Shine with Gainesville Housing Authority

Summer learning loss is a challenge many families with school-aged children face.

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)....

Preserving Affordable Housing: Insights and Resources from PAHRC and NLIHC's Virtual Event

The Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC) and the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)...

Upcoming Programs and Events

Save the Date

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.

Save the Date

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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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.