"If you Cannot explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough". ~Einstein
WHAT WE DO
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We Invest in Communities Through Housing & Partnerships
Our Mission
Our Mission is to Invest in Communities through Housing Development, Public Private Partnerships, and by empowering Community Development Organizations that serve Low Income Populations.
OUR VISION
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Service Rich Housing for a Stronger Tomorrow
How We Accomplish our Vision
We believe that quality and dignified housing along with access to supportive services plays a critical role in developing communities.
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Housing: Through Public Private Partnerships (PPP) we develop, acquire and preserve housing for Low Income Families, Seniors, and Young adults
Wrap Around Services: Under this service model, each housing type will have its own set of delivered services and amenities pertinent to the population needs. These services include access to Healthcare through Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers (FQHC); Food Pantry, Hot Meal Programs; Afterschool Programs and Learning Groups; Job Placement and Training Services.
Who Started This
Hassan Chaudhry | Founder & President
He began his community development journey at the age of 13, raising funds for the first Cancer Hospital in Pakistan "Shaukat Khanam Hospital". Since then he has been involved in volunteering and serving missions of various non profits. His focus is on empowering neglected youth and adults in Asia, Europe and The United States of America.
Since 2005, Hassan has served as an AmeriCorps Vista "Youth Advocate" with the Salt Lake City School District and since 2015 he has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Clark County District Court. He also on the board of Nevada Chapter for the Young Non Profit Professionals of Southern Nevada (YNPN) and currently holds a Board seat on Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth - NPHY Board as well as HUD - SNH Clark County Continuum of Care Board which is the official board acting on behalf of the HUD-Continuum of Care (CoC) Program designed to promote community wide commitment to the goal of "Ending Homelessness".
Apart from being involved in a non profit sector, Hassan has over 15 years of professional experience in real estate development and private equity sector, his expertise includes underwriting, asset management and development of real estate assets.
Specializing in funding acquisitions and development projects through conventional financing, HUD programs, Tax Exempt Bonds, LIHTC, GRANTs and by structuring Public Private Partnerships. He has bachelors in computer science and holds various certifications from Neighborworks America and a Real Estate License in the State of Nevada.
Board Members
Mike Shohet | Board Member | President Compass Development
With over 25 years of experience in real estate development, construction, engineering, and project management, Mike is an expert in managing complex construction and development projects from feasibility and financial analysis through construction and project delivery. Prior to starting Compass Development, he served in leadership roles including Chief Real Estate Development Officer at Nevada HAND, a non-profit developer of affordable housing.
Mike is a Las Vegas community leader. As an active member of NAIOP Southern Nevada since 2005, and a current Board Member of the Nevada Housing Coalition and Get Outdoors Nevada, a non-profit connecting people of all backgrounds and ages to Nevada’s diverse outdoor places.
Cyd Bown | Board Member | Director of CydBown Studios
With Masters in Fine Arts and currently a PHD Fellow, she own and operates CydBown Studio with expertise and profound knowledge of both space creation and human behavior. Giving her an in-depth understanding of the interactive, curious and uplifting environment needed to intrigue as well as provide a sense of comfort, contributing to expanded movement and access.
Aaron Sheets | Board Member | COO Hopelink of Southern Nevada
As a non-profit leader in Southern Nevada, he operates one of the most reputable organizations serving venerable seniors and families in our communities. With background in construction and real estate as well as operating a non-profit he brings tremendous insight to further the mission of our organization.