SAHA Position Statements

 

Position Statements:

Education on the Growing Homeless Population

The members of the Greater Springfield Apartment and Housing Association (SAHA) believe that ALL people deserve a roof over their head and see the homeless as fellow members of our community.   SAHA continually educates its members on the many local agencies that provide shelter and other resources to those in need.  SAHA strives to understand the impact and address the growing homeless population in our community.

 

            Resources:  https://www.springfieldmopoverty.com/

 

Resources for Avoiding Evictions:

The members of the Greater Springfield Apartment and Housing Association (SAHA) recognizes the harm eviction can pose to both residents and property managers.  Our members are committed to developing positive long-term relationships and supporting and connecting residents to resources to help avoid eviction.

 

RESOURCES:

  • Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri
    • 424 E Monastery St.

Springfield, MO 65807

    • (417) 720-4213
    • https://ccsomo.org
  • Consumer Credit Counseling Services
    • 1515 S Glenstone Ave.

Springfield, MO 65804

    • (417) 889-7474
    • https://cccsoftheozarks.org
  • Legal Services of Southern Missouri
    • 809 N Campbell Ave.

Springfield, MO 65802

    • (417) 881-1397
    • https://www.lsosm.org/
  • Ozark Area Community Action Corporation
    • 215 S Barnes Ave.

Springfield, MO 65802

    • (417) 862-4314
    • https://oac.ac

Support for Members Who Provide Affordable Housing

The Greater Springfield Apartment and Housing Association (SAHA) provides interested members the resources to partner with affordable housing agencies, such as Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC), Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC), One Door, and Catholic Charities.

RESOURCES:

  • Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC)
  • Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)
    • 215 S. Barnes - Springfield, MO  65802
    • (417) 862-4314 - https://oac.ac
  • One Door

 

  • Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri

 

  • OACAC Greene County Center
    • 560 N Stewart Ave -Springfield, MO 65802
    • (417) 447-0554 - https://oac.ac/tag/greene-county-missouri/

            Strong Working Relationship with Local Law Enforcement and Patrol Services

The members of the Greater Springfield Apartment and Housing Association (SAHA) believe in a strong working relationship with local law enforcement and security patrol services.  Our members are committed to assisting law enforcement in prosecuting perpetrators and improving personal safety for residents and property managers.

 

Standards for Quality of Membership Housing

The members of the Greater Springfield Apartment and Housing Association (SAHA) strive to provide quality housing to their residents. Membership/Membership renewal can be denied if quality standards are not met.