National Alliance of Resident Services in Affordable and Assisted Housing
About Us
The National Alliance of Resident Services in Affordable and Assisted Housing (NAR-SAAH) is a 501-C3 organization and was organized in 2002 to assist resident services employees and public housing residents by shaping national housing policy, expanding partnerships with community institutions, leveraging funding streams to support resident programs, and speaking on matters impacted by changing economic conditions and shifting political priorities.
Updates
See what happened at the 2024 Annual Resident Services and Resident Leaders' Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Watch here!
NAR-SAAH's Founding President and CEO,
Dr. Samuel B. Little, has a new book on the way! The release of Social Work Field Instruction in Modern Practice - A Handbook by the NASW Press is anticipated for February 2025! More information coming soon...
Click the link above to see more information from the University of Pennsylvania!
The NASW Social Work Pioneer® Program was created to honor members of the social work profession who have contributed to the evolution and enrichment of the profession. The Pioneer Program identifies and recognizes individuals whose unique dedication, commitment and determination have improved social and human conditions.
Pioneers are role models for future generations of social workers. Their contributions are reflected in every aspect of the profession, as well as in the establishment of social policies and human services programs. They have accomplished this through practice, teaching, writing, research, program development, administration, advocacy, legislation, and election to public office.
Being elected by one's peers as an NASW Social Work Pioneer® is one of the profession's highest honors.
Mission
National Alliance of Resident Services in Affordable and Assisted Housing (NAR-SAAH) provides technical assistance to employees of Resident Services and members of Resident Councils by helping to shape national housing policy, expand partnerships with community agencies, leverage funds to support resident programs, and speak on matters impacted by changing economic conditions and shifting political priorities.
Vision
NAR-SAAH seeks to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families living in public and assisted housing communities by promoting programs that are comprehensive, culturally competent and responsive to assessed needs.
Leadership
Overseeing the programs and activities of NAR-SAAH is a Board of Directors comprised of distinguished leaders from the public, corporate and non-profit sectors.Public housing residents serve as members.