About Us

Our Mission

In response to the United States Bishops 1975 Pastoral Letter:  "The Right to a Decent Home." a group of dedicated Catholic laity, together with the Rev. Gerard Creedon, founded Catholics for Housing, Inc. (CFH) in 1979. Since its inception, CFH has been an ecumenical membership organization actively seeking opportunities to preserve, renew and expand the supply of decent, safe and affordable housing in Northern Virginia.

Coming together as people of faith, CFH is committed to working in communion with all people of good will to sponsor and support the development, construction or rehabilitation of housing projects so that permanent shelter might be more available to serve the needs of limited income families, the elderly, and the disabled. 

CFH has developed and implemented a variety of programs and projects to serve the cause of affordable housing.  CFH projects include:

• affordable home ownership initiatives.

• affordable rental housing.

• senior housing rental assistance subsidies in Fairfax County

• security deposit assistance loans

• public education and advocacy activities

• sponsorship of a local Arlington tenant advocacy organization

• Board of Directors - There are 7 directors elected on staggered three year terms; Four Directors are elected as Board Officers for 1 year renewable terms

• Staff - There are three full-time professional staff members.  

• Advisory Board - Any adult with a needed skill is eligible to be a member of the Advisory Board; members are expected to provide advice and counsel in their area of expertise.

CFH is committed to accountability and transparency in all its community operations and services.  Financial information may be reviewed by clicking on Guidestar.