For 75 years, the nonprofit National Housing Conference (NHC) has been the nation's premier public policy and affordable housing advocacy organization. A membership drawn from every industry segment forms the foundation for NHC's broad, nonpartisan advocacy for national policies and legislation that promote suitable housing in a safe, decent environment.

NHC's nonprofit research affiliate, the Center for Housing Policy, combines state-of-the-art research with the insights and expertise of housing practitioners. The Center works to broaden understanding of America's affordable housing challenges and examines the impact of policies and programs developed to address these needs.

• Promoting policies, programs and legislation that help to provide affordable and suitable housing in a safe, decent environment;
  
  
• Researching the affordable housing challenges facing America's working families, and explaining the impact on the social and economic well-being of these families and the community at large;
  
  
• Broadening the constituency base of those actively involved in the fight for quality affordable housing;
  
  
• Elevating national awareness concerning the importance of and need for decent, affordable housing;
  
  
• Honoring and showcasing the work of individuals and organizations that have made a positive contribution to the advancement of affordable housing; and
  
  
• Serving as a clearinghouse for unbiased, nonpartisan information on housing and housing related concerns.