From September 14–17, 2025, HomeFree-USA hosted its annual Reaching Millions Leadership & Business Development Conference in Denver, Colorado. This gathering brought together hundreds of leaders, lenders, housing counselors, developers, and advocates all committed to one mission: expanding homeownership and building wealth for diverse communities nationwide.
One of the highlights of the conference was the opportunity to celebrate the remarkable work of our affiliate partners. During the Affiliate Awards Ceremony, we recognized several outstanding organizations with the 2025 Excellence in Engagement Award, presented in recognition of their outstanding commitment to collaboration, responsiveness, and meaningful partnership.
Honoring Our Affiliate Awardees
Our affiliate network spans 50+ agencies nationwide, each working tirelessly to provide housing counseling, financial education, and community support. While we are proud of the impact of every partner in this network, this year’s award honorees stood out for their innovation, leadership, and measurable impact:
🏆 Shalom Center • Los Angeles, CA
🏆 Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services (TBNHS) • Tampa, FL
🏆 Southeast CDC • Baltimore, MD
🏆 Family Housing Resources Inc • Tucson, AZ
🏆 Fair Housing Foundation • Long Beach, CA
🏆 Inland Empire Resource Center • San Bernardino, CA
🏆 NeighborGood Partners • Delaware
🏆 Debt Reduction Services / Money Fit by DRS • Boise, ID
🏆 Neighborhood Home Solutions • St. Petersburg , FL
Each of these organizations exemplifies what it means to be an engaged and excellent affiliate partner within our network. They show up, collaborate, respond with care, and always put families first. Their commitment to partnership not only strengthens HomeFree-USA but also empowers the communities they serve.
The Power of Our Affiliate Network
HomeFree-USA’s affiliate network represents a powerful coalition of more than 50 agencies across the country. Together, they serve thousands of families each year with trusted advice, culturally relevant education, and hands-on support for one of life’s biggest milestones: achieving and sustaining homeownership.
This collective impact ensures that more families have access to fair lending, safe housing opportunities, and the tools to build generational wealth. The Denver conference was a reminder that when we come together, our influence stretches far beyond individual communities—we create national change.
We extend heartfelt thanks to Simone Taylor, EVP & Managing Director of the Affiliate Network, whose leadership and vision continue to strengthen our nationwide partnerships. We are also grateful to Dave, Fre, and Audrelle for their dedication and daily work to support, train, and champion our affiliates. Their commitment ensures that every agency has the resources and encouragement needed to thrive.
Moving Forward
While these honorees were recognized this year, every affiliate in our network deserves applause. Their collective efforts are the reason HomeFree-USA can continue its mission to create homeowners in every community.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to celebrating and elevating our affiliates—because together, we are reaching millions.
