A Home is a Foundation for a Future
Avalon Housing works to end homelessness by developing affordable housing centered on community, care and support.
Housing Justice for Washtenaw County
The lack of affordable housing is a leading cause of homelessness nationwide. This is especially true here in Washtenaw County, one of the most expensive housing markets in Michigan.
In our community and across the country, a disproportionate number of people experiencing homelessness are people of color.
That’s because the root causes of homelessness—structural racism, generational poverty and trauma—run far deeper than the real estate market. The only way to break the cycle of homelessness is to consider the whole system—and the whole person.
Building Solutions
The heart of the Avalon Housing model is the development, construction and management of high-quality, permanently affordable housing across Washtenaw County.
We welcome people and families experiencing homelessness and behavioral and physical health challenges. All Avalon Housing tenants can access care and support, through our team and partners, to address mental illness, substance use disorders and other conditions.
THE POWER OF AVALON HOUSING’S APPROACH
$11,300
Average cost, per year, to provide housing and support to one person in Avalon Housing
$29,200
Average cost, per year, to support one person living in a shelter
94%
of people supported by Avalon Housing stay in their homes after one year
25%
of the 800 people who live in our homes are children
“Avalon’s deep commitment to permanent supportive housing, housing first and harm reduction is transformational—a way to restore dignity and well-being to both our tenants and the larger community.”
MARGARET WONG, FORMER AVALON BOARD MEMBER
News
A bittersweet milestone
Nearly 7,000 people have filled out applications for 20 housing units at The Grove at Veridian By Aaron Cooper, Executive Director, Avalon Housing After working on the Grove at Veridian project for going on 8 years, Avalon Housing finally reached an important...
Meet Aaron Palmer, Karen Wanza and Jeff Wojcik, Avalon’s newest board members
At its December 2024 meeting, the Avalon Board of Directors voted to add three new members: Aaron Palmer, Karen Wanza and Jeff Wojcik. Aaron and Karen have been members of Avalon's Voices of Community Advocates and Leaders (VOCAL) for years, and Jeff has served on the...
Applications are open for The Grove at Veridian
UPDATE, DECEMBER 18, 2024: THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS NOW CLOSED Avalon Housing is accepting applications for residents to live at the Grove at Veridian, the new affordable housing development on Platt Road in Ann Arbor. The homes have up to four bedrooms, making the...
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