PARTNERS of NMHOA

Prosperity Now’s work makes it possible for millions of people to achieve financial security and contribute to an opportunity economy. We scale innovative practical solutions that empower low- and moderate-income people to build wealth. We drive responsive policy change at all levels of government. We support the efforts of community leaders across the country to advance economic opportunity for all.
I’M HOME, or Innovations in Manufactured Homes, is an initiative designed to unlock the potential of high quality manufactured housing as a key source of affordable and appreciating housing. The mission of I’M HOME is to ensure that families who purchase manufactured homes are able to build wealth through homeownership.
Since 1969, the nonprofit National Consumer Law Center has used its expertise in consumer law and energy policy to work for consumer justice and economic security for low-income and other disadvantaged people, including older adults, in the U.S. NCLC’s expertise includes policy analysis and advocacy; consumer law and energy publications; litigation; expert witness services, and training and advice for advocates. NCLC works to develop and advance a local, state and federal policy agenda that addresses obstacles in the manufactured housing industry, supports the preservation and expansion of affordable housing through quality manufactured housing, and promotes asset building.
ROC USA® is a non-profit organization with a mission of making quality resident ownership possible nationwide. The ROC USA Network of Certified Technical Assistance Providers has successfully assisted homeowners in over 100 manufactured home communities acquire and improve their communities, preserving affordability and building individual and community assets. ROC USA Capital provides financing that makes community purchases possible.
Next Step® offers a national nonprofit distribution system that allows nonprofits to help homeowners achieve wealth by growing equity, preserving assets and replacing substandard mobile homes with new ENERGY STAR homes. Another strategic ally in this social enterprise is Clayton Homes, the leading home manufacturer and largest homebuilder in the nation. This unprecedented partnership creates a new market dynamic that will make it easier for more low-income families to achieve homeownership.
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is an association of non-profit consumer organizations that was established in 1968 to advance the consumer interest through research, advocacy, and education. Today, nearly 300 of these groups participate in the federation and govern it through their representatives on the organization’s Board of Directors. CFA investigates consumer issues, behavior, and attitudes through surveys, focus groups, investigative reports, economic analysis, and policy analysis. CFA works to advance pro-consumer policies on a variety of issues before Congress, the White House, federal and state regulatory agencies, state legislatures, and the courts. CFA disseminates information on consumer issues to the public and news media, as well as to policymakers and other public interest advocates.