Affordable Housing
Ruth passionately served on the Tulsa Housing Authority Board for 27 years and saw housing as a key element in a family’s long-term ability to succeed at home, work, and school. The need is greater than ever. While much of the country is experiencing a housing crisis, Tulsa is especially challenged by low inventory of affordable housing units. Tulsa needs 8,500 new affordable housing units by 2036 in order to meet demand.
RNFF seeks to invest in organizations that increase access to affordable rental housing and homeownership that strengthen long-term financial stability for families.
RNFF prioritizes investments that:
Create pathways to affordable homeownership
Preserve and expand quality affordable rental housing
Decrease eviction rates
Increase access to capital and financial tools to produce, sustain, and leverage housing as a stabilizing foundation and/or asset
“I can’t tell you what a thrill it is to see these beautiful buildings, trees, grass, and a place people can call home.”
— Ruth at a housing dedication ceremony, May 1997
