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Non-profit advocate for attainable workforce housing

Real Doers Who Do

You hustle. You grind. You show up. And we see you.
We’re here to fight for the real doers—the essential workers, the young dreamers, the ones making it all happen. You are the backbone of America’s communities, and we believe that finding a safe, attainable place to live should never be harder than the job itself. We’ve got your back. Let’s do this—together.

Who We Are

HAWCS (Housing and Workforce Collective Solutions) is a leading non-profit organization advocating for the rights of America’s essential workers—those who keep our communities running, from teachers and nurses to firefighters and blue-collar workers. We fight to ensure that quality, attainable housing is available to those who need it most.

Our goal is simple: make housing attainable for America’s workforce, because when they thrive, communities thrive.

Making A Difference

Advocacy

Working with policymakers to address housing attainability.

Empowerment

Educating the workforce on navigating the renting market.

Partnership

Working with developers and local leaders to create housing solutions.

Community

Building supportive, thriving communities for essential workers.

THE HAWCS BLOG

Read about the challenges that exist for today’s renters—the “missing middle” who struggle to find attainable housing. Learn what HAWCS is doing to advocate for our communities’ essential workers, giving them a voice in the housing market and helping them find a quality place to live.

How Cities Can Cut Housing Costs by Tackling Excessive Regulations

When most people look at the price of a brand-new home, they think of the obvious costs like land, materials, and labor. But here’s something you...

Press Release | Hillpointe Launches HAWCS

WINTER PARK, FL – April 22, 2025 – As the top developer and builder of attainable workforce housing multifamily communities in the country,...

The Mission of HAWCS

At HAWCS, we believe that the essential workers of our communities—teachers, first responders, healthcare workers, service industry professionals...

Alan: A HAWCS Story

Alan’s story is one we’ve heard from many hardworking young Americans. He and his wife did everything “right”—they finished college degrees, secured...

Bridging the Housing Gap

Solutions for America's Hardworking Renters The American Dream has long been associated with homeownership, but for millions of hardworking renters,...

What Is the Average Age of First-Time Homebuyers (and Why Is it Getting Higher)?

The article "What is the Average Age of First-Time Homebuyers?" by The Zebra examines the increasing age of first-time homebuyers in the United...

Renting a Home Remains More Affordable Than Owning Across the U.S.

A recent analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions reveals that, as of 2024, renting a three-bedroom home remains more affordable than owning a single-family...

Nearly a Third of Gen Z Live at Home While Others Struggle to Afford Rent

The Rising Cost of Housing: A Crisis for Younger Generations A recent study by Intuit Credit Karma reveals that a significant portion of Generation...

Why Can’t Today’s Young Adults Leave the Nest? Blame High Housing Costs.

A recent survey by Credit Karma highlights the significant impact of rising housing costs on Generation Z (Gen Z) adults in the United States. The...

What You Must Earn Per Year to Afford a Typical House Now

You Must Earn $115,000 a Year to Afford a Typical House. The Axios article "Housing affordability hits record low" highlights the escalating...

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