Media Room
2008 Pioneer Awards
In February 2008, Homes for Working Families released Understanding Employer-Assisted Housing: A Guidebook for Employers, a new resource that provides a straightforward examination of employer-assisted housing (EAH) programs and practical guidance on how these programs work. The guidebook also features case studies of 14 employers who already are implementing innovative EAH programs across the country. Click here to see the full matrix of employers featured in the guidebook.
In recognition of their leadership in EAH, Homes for Working Families is presenting each of the 14 featured employers with a 2008 Pioneer Award. We applaud these institutions, private companies and cities for their employee-friendly programs that help middle-income families find affordable homes. We hope that increased awareness of successful EAH programs will encourage other employers to explore how EAH may work for their organizations.
Washington, D.C. - On Feb. 11, 2008, CVS Caremark and Harley-Davidson Motor Company joined Homes for Working Families in an event on Capitol Hill to unveil the EAH guidebook. Beverly Barnes, executive director of Homes for Working Families, spoke to event attendees about the benefits EAH programs have for local businesses, employees and communities.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Milwaukee, Wis. - Tony Shields, manager of community relations at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, accepts a 2008 Pioneer Award from Beverly Barnes, executive director of Homes for Working Families, for the company's "Walk to Work" EAH program.
CVS Caremark, Washington, D.C. Left to right: Rev. Lionel Edmonds, pastor and president of the Washington Interfaith Network; Nakita Palmer, assistant manager at a CVS; Charnetia Young, CVS employee; Beverly Barnes, executive director of Homes for Working Families; Elinda and Steve Wing, director of workforce initiatives at CVS Caremark.
City of Seattle, Wash.
March 6, 2008 - Jim Taylor, director of outreach at Homes for Working Families, presents Bill Rumpf, deputy director of the City of Seattle's Office of Housing with a 2008 Pioneer Award.
City of Columbia, S.C.
March 19, 2008 - Mayor Robert Coble and the Columbia City Council accept the Homes for Working Families 2008 Pioneer Award on behalf of the City of Columbia for its two EAH programs. Presenting the award is Beverly Barnes, executive director of Homes for Working Families.
Charter One
May 15, 2008 - Beverly Barnes, executive director of Homes for Working Families, presents a 2008 Pioneer Award to Scott Swanson, president and CEO of Illinois, Charter One, a subsidiary of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., for the company's EAH program.
System Sensor
May 15, 2008 - Beverly Barnes, executive director of Homes for Working Families, presents a 2008 Pioneer Award to King Harris, former CEO of Pittway Corporation and currently a consultant to Honeywell International Inc., for System Sensor's EAH program.
University of Chicago and the University of Chicago Medical Center
May 15, 2008 - Beverly Barnes, executive director of Homes for Working Families, stands with Susan Sher, vice president for legal and government affairs and general counsel at the University of Chicago Medical Center and Robert Zimmer, president of the University of Chicago, as they accept their 2008 Pioneer Awards for the university's EAH program.
