Housing Connector is a tech-powered nonprofit organization that increases access to housing for individuals and families affected by housing screening barriers. We partner with properties and provide a benefits package in exchange for reduced application criteria, allowing more folks to find a place to call home.
Housing instability often looks different than what many assume. People frequently face shared barriers such as poor or nonexistent credit history, legal issues, prior evictions, and income restrictions that prevent them from finding long-term housing.
Housing Connector's founder, Shkëlqim Kelmendi experienced this firsthand when he and his family had to flee their home country and were granted asylum right here in Dallas, TX. After years of working in the housing industry, Shkëlqim created Housing Connector as a way to open more doors to people who need it most. Housing Connector works to make safe and stable housing within reach for individuals and families facing screening barriers.
We partner with 33 non-profits in DFW. 83% of those housed through the Housing Connector program in DFW identify as BIPOC, 60% are female, and 58% are households with children under 8 years old. 49% have an Area Median Income level of less than 60%, and 17% utilize a housing subsidy/voucher. 51 properties are offering over 600 available homes today.
Housing Connector has partnered with over 200 properties to connect 400+ people to housing in Dallas Fort Worth since 2023. At Housing Connector, we believe no unit should sit vacant while there are people in need of a home. Our vision is to deliver simple and scalable solutions —until every person has a home.
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