The mission of Home Forward is to assure that the people of the community are sheltered. Home Forward has a special responsibility to those who encounter barriers to housing because of income, disability, or special need. Home Forward will continue to promote, operate, and develop affordable housing that engenders stability, self-sufficiency, self-respect, and pride in its residents and represents a long-term community asset. Home Forward will be a community leader to create public commitment, policy, and funding to preserve and develop affordable housing.