Avalon Housing

Webelieve that housing is a basic human right.

Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness.

Avalon Housing first opened its doors in 1992. Ourfounding Executive Director was part of a small group of people working at the emergency shelter who had a vision for Avalon.

"We watched people get into an apartment, then end up back at the shelter again. We knew that ending homelessness would require a more creative approach and a more long-term solution. Avalon Housing grew out of this experience, and into what is now more widely known as supportive housing." Supportive housing is a combination of permanently affordable housing and support services that help peopleachieve housing stability and lead healthier, more productive lives.

Avalon Housing is a nonprofit real estate developer, property manager and services provider. We own and manage rental units inmore than 25 properties in Washtenaw County. We provide support services to our tenants and to individuals and familiesliving in public housing and in units owned by private landlords. In total, we serve more than 800 people, including 200 children.

Avalon provides a wide range of services and programs, including case management, peer support, advocacy, connections to community resources, youth development programs and community-buildingprograms for our tenants and clients.