Crisis Housing Solutions

Crisis Housing Solutions (CHS) was founded by Craig & Lisa Vanderlaan as Adopt a Hurricane Family (AHF) on August 30, 2005, in response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. After diligently working for 3+ years to assist disaster survivors of Katrina and Wilma with temporary & permanent housing solutions, AHF expanded its mission to assist those affected by any disaster – natural, manmade or economic. Our Mission To provide temporary & permanent housing solutions for those made homeless or in danger of becoming homeless due to natural, manmade or economic disasters. The ultimate goal is to return these families to a sustainable situation and to self-sufficiency. Our Vision Take a leadership position in providing housing solutions to those recently or at risk of being homeless due to unemployment, under-employment and/or the foreclosure crisis. Where possible, provide the upfront default counseling to obtain a loan modification or refinancing to avoid foreclosure. Establish the necessary relationships to acquire and rehabilitate multiple foreclosed (REO), abandoned or short sale homes in key neighborhoods to both stabilize & revitalize these locales and provide a source of affordable housing for low- to moderate-income families. Additionally, evaluate innovative new sources of affordable housing as viable alternatives to current options. Concurrently, continued preparedness in the event of hurricane strike with appropriate recovery programs will also be paramount. Our Core Values Accountability & Transparency Client-Driven / Results-Oriented Maximize Community Collaboration Commitment to Returning Clients to Self-Sufficiency Obtain Sustainable Housing Solutions Build Hope for Families Leverage Existing Relationships to Benefit Clients