About

Our Mission

“Kent Attainable Housing, Inc. is a nonprofit breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty by building or renovating affordable houses and partnering with limited-income, working families to prepare for and buy a home.”

Housing affordability is pivotal for creating and maintaining sustainable, stable, and secure communities. When housing costs are manageable, families can create a stable living environment, significantly enhancing their overall quality of life. Comprehensive affordability initiatives are indispensable for constructing resilient communities where families can flourish and contribute. Addressing the widening affordability gap is an imperative, both locally and nationwide. 

Kent Attainable Housing, Inc. (KAH), established in 2019, is dedicated to addressing the pressing need for housing affordability in Kent County, Maryland. Our comprehensive approach encompasses property acquisition, financially sustainable home design and construction, and collaboration with local contractors for finishing touches. What distinguishes us is our commitment to cultivating enduring relationships with the families we serve. Recognizing that sustainable change necessitates ongoing support, we engage community volunteers and partners to provide long-term coaching, mentorship, and homeowner support.

Moreover, our two-generation approach prioritizes financial education and assistance for parents and children. We recognize equipping families with the tools and knowledge to navigate financial challenges successfully is the foundation to financial security. Therefore, we closely collaborate with our families, offering tailored assistance, personalized coaching sessions, and engaging workshops in financial literacy, homeownership, and budget management. These programs help parents make informed financial decisions and provide financial literacy skills for children, setting them on a path toward financial stability and independence. By fostering a culture of practical and applicable financial knowledge within families, Kent Attainable Housing believes we can initiate enduring positive change and lay the groundwork for a brighter future for future generations.

Kent Attainable Housing, Inc. is committed to a broader mission beyond providing homes. We are dedicated to nurturing brighter futures for families in Kent County, recognizing stable housing as a fundamental cornerstone upon which people can build their lives and pursue their aspirations. Therefore, we create, facilitate, and collaborate with support services to assist families in achieving financial stability, enhancing their well-being, and realizing their full potential. We believe in cultivating enduring relationships, championing housing affordability and scalable land policies, advocating for fair housing practices, and fostering community engagement to generate lasting positive impacts that transcend the homes we construct. Through investing in people and communities, we collectively work towards a brighter, more prosperous future.

Kent Attainable Housing
Board of Directors

Taylor Frey

BOARD PresidenT

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Joe Phillips

BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT
CONSTRUCTION & PLANNING CHAIR

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Kathy Appel

Board Treasurer
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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Amanda Wallace

BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT
HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM CHAIR

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Ronnie Edelman

Board Secretary
CHIEF GRANT WRITER

Leon Frison

BOard Vice-President

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Tim Lavery

Board Director

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Mike O'Connor

Board Director

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LaMonte Cooke

Board Director

Xavier Jones

Board Director

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Nivek Johnson

BOARD DIRECTOR

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Laura Johnson

Board Director

Kent Attainable Housing
Staff and Support

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Kate Van Name

Executive Director

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Terwana Brown

FUTURE HOMEOWNER PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Robert Ingersoll

CONSTRUCTION LEADER

Daniel Ehrenberg

Outside Counsel

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