HAPHousing Recognized as NeighborWorks Green Organization
SPRINGFIELD — HAPHousing has been recognized as a NeighborWorks Green Organization for its comprehensive commitment to sustainable operations. To achieve this designation, HAP was required to demonstrate adherence to a set of green business practices across its operations and all of its program areas.
This is the fourth consecutive year that NeighborWorks America has recognized member organizations for their efforts to create healthier, energy-efficient environments for homeowners, renters, community residents and employees. To date, 81 of the 240 organizations in the NeighborWorks network have achieved this designation.
HAPHousing’s green initiatives and programs include ensuring that its housing developments and offices are energy efficient, and distribution of information on energy conservation to clients, residents, employees, and the public.
According to Peter Gagliardi, President and CEO of HAPHousing, “An increasingly vital part of our work in developing affordable housing in the region is the building and maintaining of sustainable projects and practices that are environmentally friendly. We take this designation seriously and with pride in our mission to build healthy communities where people thrive.”
“HAPHousing is helping to improve people’s health and well-being,” said NeighborWorks America CEO Paul Weech. “The organization is showing how green business practices make economic sense.”
NeighborWorks America creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities. For more information on the green designation, and to see the complete list of designees, go to NeighborWorks.org/Green.
