Nonprofit & Public Agency Housing Partnerships in Indiana

Nonprofit partnership affordable housing Indiana initiatives are strongest when local housing providers, shelters, case management agencies, and public organizations work together instead of duplicating effort. Affordable Living Company operates transitional and shared housing in Hammond, Indiana, and we actively look for nonprofit and public-sector partners who share our mission of helping veterans, families, domestic violence survivors, and people returning home from incarceration find safe, stable housing.

Why Partner With Affordable Living Company

We see housing instability every day, and we know no single organization can solve it alone. A referral partnership with our team means your clients gain direct access to furnished private rooms, case management support, and a housing provider who understands trauma-informed care. In return, we get to connect with more of the people who need us most, and Northwest Indiana gets one more coordinated resource in the fight against homelessness.

Ways Nonprofits and Public Agencies Can Partner With Us

• Client referrals — refer residents who need transitional or shared housing directly to our intake team.
• Co-case management — coordinate wraparound services (mental health, job placement, benefits enrollment) alongside our housing support.
• Resource sharing — cross-promote each other’s services to reach more people who qualify.
• Community events — join us for move-in day support, donation drives, or educational workshops for residents.
• Funding and grant collaboration — partner on joint grant applications that expand affordable housing capacity in Hammond and Northwest Indiana.

Who We Currently Work With

We partner with shelters, reentry programs, veteran service organizations, domestic violence advocates, and local government agencies across Northwest Indiana. If your organization serves people who are unhoused, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning out of an institution, there is a good chance our services overlap and a formal partnership could help both of our missions. A genuine nonprofit partnership affordable housing Indiana families can rely on takes more than a single referral — it takes an ongoing relationship, which is exactly what we aim to build with every organization we work with.

Nonprofit Partnership Affordable Housing Indiana: How to Get Started

Starting a partnership is simple. Call or text us at 219-200-0497, or reach out through our Contact page, and let us know your organization’s name, mission, and what kind of partnership you have in mind — referrals, co-case management, or something else. We will set up a short call to talk through how our two organizations can work together. Organizations exploring housing partnerships nationally can also review the National Council of Nonprofits’ housing resources for broader context on how affordable housing partnerships typically work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to become a partner organization?
No. Partnering with Affordable Living Company does not cost your organization anything — it is a referral and collaboration relationship, not a paid program.

Do you only work with organizations based in Hammond, Indiana?
No. While our housing is located in Hammond, we work with partner organizations across Northwest Indiana and the broader Chicagoland area that serve clients who could benefit from our housing.

What kind of clients can be referred to Affordable Living Company?
We house veterans, families, domestic violence survivors, and individuals reentering the community after incarceration. If you are unsure whether a client is a fit, reach out and we will help you figure it out together.

How quickly can a referred client move in?
Availability depends on current occupancy, but our team moves quickly on intake once a referral comes in — often within days, not weeks.

How do we formalize a nonprofit partnership with your organization?
Most of our partnerships start informally with a phone call, and we build a working relationship from there. If your organization needs a formal memorandum of understanding, we are happy to put one together.