Northmarq donates to 30 housing non-profits across the U.S. as part of Northmarq Neighbors program

2021 sees 56% increase in non-profits served MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 20, 2022) — As part of its new Northmarq Neighbors program, Northmarq has awarded grants to 30 non-profits in 25 cities across the U.S. This is the fourth year of Northmarq’s program to provide grants to deserving non-profits focused on affordable housing and reducing the impact of homelessness. More than $600,000 has been awarded since the program started in 2017, with more than $125,000 awarded for 2021. The program solicits nominations from leadership in each local office and had participation from 60% of the company’s offices, with a 56% increase in the of number of non-profits receiving grants, 30 in 2021 up from 17 in 2020. Jeffrey Weidell, chief executive officer, said the program is a critical part of Northmarq’s overall focus on community involvement, now organized under the Northmarq Neighbors platform. “We have always supported non-profits around the country, but a few years ago wanted to be more intentional with our support of affordable housing and reducing homelessness. Given that much of our business is in the multifamily sector, we are well aware of the value that stable, quality housing brings communities and families.” One recipient, Room at the Inn Homeless Shelter in St. Louis, was also awarded a grant last year. Executive Director Dan Weber said, “We are grateful for the continued support of the Northmarq. We were able to use part of the support to renovate our playground to be bigger and safer, and to help provide food for our clients who are homeless. Since COVID, we have changed our model, and are housing our clients 24/7 in our shelter as opposed to having them stay overnight at an interfaith partner. Not having to pack up and move every night has aided the mental health of our clients. We are truly grateful.” The community grants are designed to encourage giving in communities where Northmarq employees live and work and expand relationships that will strengthen local markets. In addition to the grants, the Northmarq Neighbors program recognizes the time, talent and financial donations from employees, leadership, and the company to non-profits across the country. Non-profits that received a 2021 Northmarq Neighbors grant include:

Market	Non-Profit
Atlanta	Gateway Center
Austin	Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Baltimore	Hartford Community Action Agency
Boston	Friends of Boston's Homeless
Charlotte	The Lotus Campaign
Chicago	A Safe Haven
Cincinnati	Tender Mercies
Dallas	Salvation Army
Dallas	Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc.
Denver	Yampa Valley Housing Authority
Houston	New Hope Housing
Jacksonville	Ability Housing
Kansas City	Amethyst Place
Minneapolis	Project for Pride in Living
New York City	The Bowery Mission
Omaha	Seventy Five North Revitalization Corp
Phoenix	St. Joseph the Worker
Phoenix	TMM Family Services
Raleigh	The Carying Place
Richmond	Better Housing Coalition
Salt Lake City	GIV Communities
Salt Lake City	Housing Authority of Salt Lake City
San Diego	Community Housing Works
San Francisco	Housing Industry Foundation
San Francisco	Shelter, Inc.
Seattle	SouthEast Effective Development
St. Louis	Room at the Inn Homeless Shelter
Tampa	New Life Mission
White Plains	Wartburg
White Plains	Inspirica, Inc.