Affordable Housing Education and Development, Inc.

Street Address:
161 Main Street
Littleton, NH 03561


Phone: 603-444-1377
Fax: 603-444-0707
Website: www.homesahead.org

David Wood, Executive Director, Director of Real Estate

Contact Name: David Wood
Phone: 603-444-1377x16
Fax: 603-444-0707
Email: dwood@homesahead.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 21 

Background
AHEAD was founded in 1991 by a group of northern New Hampshire residents concerned about the availability and affordability in the region of quality family rental housing. Because the group also was concerned about the ability for people of limited means to earn a living wage, it decided to combine the provision of family rental housing with an educational program focusing on building successful families. AHEAD serves Coös and northern Grafton Counties, a rural area with a population of about 35,000 people. AHEAD develops and operates rental housing for families and elders; we currently own and manage 53 family and 187 elder units. We are also designated as 1 of 94 NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Centers, which educates prospective homebuyers and provides individual counseling and assistance with all aspects of the homebuying process.

Mission
AHEAD strives to strengthen communities in Coös and northern Grafton counties by providing: • Access to and development of affordable rental housing • Financial Education • Homeownership opportunities with a primary focus on serving people of limited means in all stages of life. AHEAD brings people home.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $905,222

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative
  • NeighborWorks Rural Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 118 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 35 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 52 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 313 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through Affordable Housing Education and Development, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $7,470,834 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $7,470,834.

    • Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Business/Merchant Relationship

  •  Clean-up Project

  •  Landscape and Neighborhood Beautification

  •  Leadership Training

  •  Tenant Organizing

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  •  IDA Savings Program

  •  Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Environmental Friendly Building Materials

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Elderly

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Rental Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Kimberly M ButlerBoard Vice PresidentResidentDowns Rachlin MartinAttorney At Law
    Larry CoreyBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionWoodsville Guaranty Savings BankVice President
    Thomas EymanBoard PresidentResident Attorney At Law
    Mark HeslerBoard MemberBusinessLittleon MotorsportsOwner
    Mark MacDonaldBoard Secretary; Board MemberResident  
    Jane MacKayBoard MemberNon-Profit InstitutionNorthern Human ServicesExecutive Director
    Benjamin TiltonBoard Member; Board Member EmeritusBusinessBoston Carpenter's Apprenticeship ProgramExecutive Director
    David WeedBoard TreasurerFinancial InstitutionSiwooganock BankVice President

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  New England
    Name:  Frances Cinicola
    Phone:  617-585-5027
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  617-450-0427
    Email:  fcinicola@nw.org