Stewards of Affordable Housing For the Future

The Housing Assistance Council, also known as HAC, works for improving housing conditions of the rural poor. The organization is a nonprofit organization that has been in operation since 1971. It provides assistance with the development of single-family and multifamily homes. The organization serves public, nonprofit and private organizations throughout the United States. The Housing Assistance Council promotes homeownership for low-income, rural families. The organization publishes HAC News and has offices in Georgia, New Mexico, California and Missouri. It sponsors training workshop on issues related to housing development, financing and construction. The Housing Assistance Council administers research programs and provides technical assistance services.

Founded in 1890, the United Mine Workers of America is a union of membership that includes maintenance, office, health care and manufacturing workers throughout the United States and Canada. The organization works to provide safe workplaces, good wages, and health and retirement benefits. It manages the UMWA Health and Retirement Funds, which was founded in 1946 and provides pension and medical care solutions to more than 100,000 retired miners, widows and dependents. The United Mine Workers of America also operates hospitals and nursing homes throughout Virginia, Colorado, Pennsylvania and Alabama. The organization represents public and waste management employees. In addition, the United Mine Workers of America s membership works in underground and surface mines.

American Forests is one of the world s leading organizations that specializes in the plantation of trees for environmental restoration. Founded in 1875, it assists communities in planning and implementing tree and forest actions to restore and maintain healthy ecosystems and communities. The conservation organization serves individuals, community groups, educators and businesses. American Forests also publishes a monthly e-mail newsletter, ForestBytes. Its CITYgreen is a software tool that helps people to understand the value of trees. In addition, the organization conducts various campaigns. American Forests provides the Global ReLeaf 2000 education and action program. It also maintains a tree nursery in Jacksonville in Florida.