ANAWIM HOUSING
Home is Everything.
Mission
Anawim Housing's mission is to develop stable homes and strengthen people and communities. Our vision is we will diversify our business model nationally to build up our communities locally by providing a continuum of housing solutions. We serve families and individuals all across Iowa with their unique housing needs; Whether that be finding an affordable housing option for them and their family, or providing permanent supportive housing and programs for those coming from homelessness. To us, home is everything.
Ruling year
1988
President
Russ Frazier
Executive Director
Cynthia Latcham
Main address
1750 48th St.
Des Moines, IA 50310 USA
EIN
42-1310967
NTEE code
Housing Development, Construction, Management (L20)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Affordable Housing Services
Own, develop and manage rental housing units for low-income families. Rental management includes the administration of rental subsidies, the marketing and leasing of both owned and non-owned units, ensuring unit and family compliance with building and occupancy codes, as well as other regulatory agencies.
Services are provided through the following:
Emergency and transitional housing contracted through Polk County Social Services (2 units)
Permanent rental housing to qualified low income individuals/families with a Section 8 voucher (27 units).
Supportive Services
Anawim Housing Supportive Services assist families and individuals living in Anawim Housing by providing educational and recreational opportunities for individuals and families to strengthen their physical and mental well-being. Through a rental relief fund, we are able to offer rental assistance in times of a life crisis that would otherwise jeopardize the resident's housing. Community gardens are provided at several of our locations as part of the Supportive Services program. When families and individuals move into Anawim Housing, they are provided a housewarming basket full of essentials to help them get settled into their home which is funded by Anawim Supportive Services. Ongoing special events and programs are available to all tenants of Anawim Housing throughout the year and led by our Supportive Services manager.
Permanent Supportive Housing
For more than 20 years, Anawim has provided permanent supportive housing programs. These units house families as well as individuals who come from homelessness and suffer from either a mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and/or are defined as medically fragile. Upon referral through Centralized Intake, the supportive program staff meet regularly with participants, helping them on their road to self-sufficiency. Program managers provide case management services in order to address housing stability.
Where we work
External reviews
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of clients served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Children and youth, People with disabilities, Substance abusers, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Permanent Supportive Housing
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This metric is a combination of Anawim Consolidated, HOP (Housing Opportunities Program) and YHOP (Youth Homeless Opportunities Program).
Number of people on the organization's email list
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Academics, Activists, Retired people, Self-employed people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of Facebook followers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Academics, Activists, Retired people, Self-employed people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of new website visitors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with disabilities, Substance abusers, Economically disadvantaged people, Academics, Immigrants and migrants
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of website pageviews
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with disabilities, Substance abusers, Economically disadvantaged people, Immigrants and migrants, Academics
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of website sessions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people, People with disabilities, Substance abusers, Immigrants and migrants, Academics
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of clients experiencing homelessness
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Children and youth, Economically disadvantaged people, People with disabilities, Substance abusers
Related Program
Permanent Supportive Housing
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
100% of all individuals in an Anawim Housing Permanent Supportive Housing program have experienced homelessness and are now housed.
Number of low-income families housed in affordable, well-maintained units as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Adults, Families, Economically disadvantaged people, Immigrants and migrants
Related Program
Affordable Housing Services
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The need for more affordable housing in Iowa is high - so seeing an increase in the number of individuals we serve will come as a result of acquiring/developing more affordable housing
Number of households that retain permanent housing for at least 6 months
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people, Substance abusers, People with disabilities
Related Program
Permanent Supportive Housing
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
In 2022, 93% of individuals in our Permanent Supportive Housing programs remained stably housed for 1+ years.
Number of grants received
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with disabilities, Substance abusers, Economically disadvantaged people, At-risk youth, Victims and oppressed people
Related Program
Permanent Supportive Housing
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Goal of our Strategic Plan:
- Develop a common and compelling Mission, Vision and Values statement that aligns with our momentum and opportunities.
- Formulate a strategic direction that aligns with our need to improve operations, grow the business, build community and enhance services.
- Design a plan that is real, actionable, and accountable to targeted goals
- Develop the appropriate communication plan and process to effectively convey our Strategic Plan and ongoing results.
Our Mission: Anawim develops stable homes and strengthens people and communities.
Our Vision: Anawim will diversity our business model nationally to build up our communities locally by providing a continuum of housing solutions.
Our Value Statements:
- Dignity: We value the inherent dignity and agency of all persons and strive to exemplify integrity, empathy, and ethical behavior in all that we do.
- Innovation: We seek continuous creative improvement to transform complex matters into opportunities and pathways forward. We utilize best practices and evidence-based practices to perform our work effectively and efficiently.
- People Development: We put people first by prioritizing care and space for learning. We strive to challenge, develop and recognize talented people within our organization in order to attract and retain the professionals needed to ensure our ongoing success.
- Intentionality: We commit to intentional, diverse and inclusive representation of individuals and their lived experiences in our words, actions, and company culture.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1) Build Scale and Infrastructure
- Recruit and retain talent, improve communication, seek strategic partnerships
2) Leverage the Business Model
- Expand real estate development, enhance resident support services, scale property management
3) Sustain the Organization
- Build diverse revenue, invest in social enterprise, enhance leadership development
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
The organization's co-leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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Equity strategies
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- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
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