HomeAid and NAHB: A Lasting Partnership Rooted in Progress and Purpose

For nearly three decades, HomeAid and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) along with its local associations, including Home Builders Associations (HBAs) and Building Industry Associations (BIAs) have shared a meaningful partnership. This alliance is rooted in shared values, industry alignment, and a common mission: improving lives through housing and community development.

From Formal Endorsements to Flexible Expansion

In the early days, the relationship between HomeAid and local HBAs/BIAs was formal and deeply integrated. A new HomeAid affiliate would typically be adopted and endorsed by the local home builder’s association, forging a strong foundation of collaboration from the outset. This structure leveraged existing networks and influenced to help affiliates launch quickly and effectively.

Over time, that model evolved. Today, while HomeAid still highly values and prefers partnerships with local associations, the need for formal endorsement is no longer required to launch a new affiliate. The relationship has matured into a mutually supportive partnership, where both entities advance one another’s missions without the necessity of formal adoption.

HomeAid’s current approach emphasizes flexibility and scalability, enabling the organization to expand into new markets even when a formal partnership with an HBA or BIA is not in place. When those partnerships do exist, however, they remain a tremendous asset accelerating project timelines, streamlining construction efforts, and connecting affiliates to well-established local networks.

Shared Vision, Complementary Strengths

Even as the structure of the relationship has changed, the alignment between HomeAid and the home building industry remains strong. Local associations work to promote and protect the interests of the building and construction industry, while HomeAid builds bridges between that industry and service providers to address and alleviate homelessness.

Through construction, community engagement, and education, HomeAid provides builders with a direct opportunity to contribute to transformative, long-lasting change helping individuals and families transition out of homelessness and into stability and self-sufficiency.

NAHB’s Legacy of Support

HomeAid’s relationship with NAHB at the national level dates to its very beginnings. In December 1999, the National Housing Endowment (NHE) awarded HomeAid a $25,000 grant to help with startup costs, planting the seed for what would become HomeAid America.

Since then, NAHB has remained a steadfast supporter. One of the most visible examples of this enduring partnership is HomeAid’s ongoing presence at the International Builders’ Show (IBS), the building industry’s premier event. Year after year, IBS provides HomeAid with a platform to:

• Share its mission and impact with industry leaders

• Reconnect with national partners

• Recruit new supporters and affiliates

Beyond IBS, HomeAid has also been a regular sponsor and participant at NAHB’s Association Management Conference (AMC), formerly known as the Executive Officers Council (EOC). These gatherings are especially meaningful, as they place HomeAid directly in front of Executive Officers, the very individuals who can return home and champion HomeAid’s mission within their local associations.

Looking Ahead: Expanding on a Foundation of Trust

As HomeAid continues to expand its national footprint, the NAHB network remains an invaluable source of local insight, industry connections, and community credibility. When evaluating new markets, HomeAid often looks to where its national partners and HBA/BIA members are already active. Shared values and aligned culture create natural opportunities for collaboration.

While formal partnerships with local associations are no longer required, they are always welcomed and appreciated. These relationships not only accelerate impact but also embed HomeAid more deeply into the fabric of the local community.

From national headquarters to local associations, the collaboration between HomeAid and NAHB has always been about more than formality, it’s about shared purpose. Together, they represent a powerful alliance of builders, advocates, and changemakers, dedicated to constructing not just homes, but hope for communities across the country.