About
Equity Framework 2025–2028
How we center equity in everything we build and do — from the homes we develop to the workplace we cultivate.
Our commitment
Housing justice is equity work. We center the people most affected by the housing crisis — in the homes we build, the services we deliver, and the organization we cultivate.
CPAH is a culturally affirming, anti-racist organization. Our Equity Framework names the values that anchor that commitment and the concrete actions that put it into practice.
The values behind it
What guides our equity work
Human dignity
Everyone is entitled to respect and deserves compassion and empathy. Our relationships are what make our work meaningful and impactful.
Belonging
A culturally affirming, responsive organization committed to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism — prioritizing underserved communities so our housing, services, and workplace welcome all.
Integrity
We lead with accountability and transparency, building trust through our choices and actions as we strive for excellence in all we do.
Sustainability
Committed to sustainability in our environment and our organization, with high standards of care and preservation so each building is designed for long-term success.
Collaboration
We achieve our greatest impact through partnership — with the people we serve, funders, local government, and other community-based organizations.
From values to action
CPAH's equity actions
Concrete commitments that turn our values into practice across housing, programs, partnerships, and our workplace.
- Engage all residents — especially those from historically marginalized and excluded communities — to shape the direction of our programs and services.
- Enhance and improve programming for seniors and youth, ensuring opportunities reach those who face greater barriers to access.
- Assist residents in accessing resources to protect their human rights.
- Partner with culturally specific organizations for expanded mutual effectiveness.
- Enhance learning and skill-building through partners offering financial literacy, homeownership counseling, and other culturally relevant services.
- Reach out to culturally specific organizations with opportunities to fill vacancies.
- Modernize our technology and data systems to advance equity and support operational efficiency.
- Recruit, hire, and retain staff who reflect the communities we serve.
- Support managers and supervisors to advance equity, inclusion, and belonging at the team level.
- Develop a diversity-focused advancement plan that recognizes and invests in current employees for future opportunities.
