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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

Partnering with HAI Group: How Membership Supports Safer, Stronger Housing Organizations

Since 1987, HAI Group has existed for one purpose: to help housing organizations promote and preserve affordable...

Unlocking Safety: How Syracuse Housing Authority Modernized Building Access

The Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA) manages more than 2,700 public housing units across 15 developments in Onondaga...

Free Video Resource: Fire Safety for Residents

Fires can happen when you least expect them, which is why preparation and awareness are essential. In 2023, local fire...

HAI Group’s Seventh Annual Risk Management Conference: Highlights and On-Demand Sessions

HAI Group’s seventh annual virtual Risk Management Conference took place on Thursday, Nov. 6, delivering a full day of...

HAI Group and PAHRC Featured in Recent Issues of PHADA’s Advocate

HAI Group and the Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC), HAI Group’s research division, were...

Employment Practices Guide: Managing Employment-Related Liabilities

Employee lawsuits can be some of the most costly and frequent forms of litigation for housing organizations. HAI...

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.