For over 30 years, the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND) has stood as a cornerstone of the Capital Region’s affordable housing movement. What began in 1991 as a professional home for nonprofit real estate developers has evolved into a dynamic, cross-sector coalition committed to addressing the complex, interconnected issues that shape where and how people live. Today, that evolution becomes official: HAND is now Housing&.

Because housing is never just housing. It is deeply connected to the systems that define opportunity and equity—healthcare, education, transportation, food access, workforce development, financial stability, and more. Housing& reflects this reality. It honors the full scope of our work and the lived experiences of the communities we serve.

This change is more than a rebrand—it’s a reintroduction of our purpose. Housing& is a name rooted in action, inclusion, and partnership. It signals our commitment to convening diverse voices, educating changemakers, and activating bold, intersectional solutions that move beyond bricks and mortar.

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