Sometimes I think that TNHA might be best described as the "Invisible Housing Authority"

Over the past two and one half years we have completed 368 renovations in eight villages. In addition, we have completed major upgrade and renovation of 44 multi-family housing units in Barrow, a total of 412 homes and apartments! 

In partnership with the Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC), our staff has taken the lead nationally with respect to green construction and energy efficient housing in northern climates. This award winning, innovative project will construct forty-two (42) new homes in six villages over the next 24 months, with one already completed, and five (5) currently under construction (Point Lay-2, Atqasuk-3). 

I honestly think this invisible nature of our work is because so much of what we do is "inside" our homes instead of "outside." It is so easy to see a new house, new paint, or new siding; those changes are obvious, and can be seen by everyone. It is impossible to "see" the Life, Health,and Safety  impact of 174 heating, or 30 electrical system upgrades and replacements, but it is very real. The installation of 65 Laser 73 "back-up" heating units, or 131 home renovations, cannot be seen, but they dramatically improve quality of life in our villages and for our families. 

412 upgrades and renovations in only 30 months is an exceptional accomplishment…. but, we are not through! In the next 24 months we intend to redouble our efforts with the renovation of 32 additional single family homes, installation of 4 additional new heating systems, the upgrade of electrical systems in 122 additional homes, and the installation of back-up heating in 9 more units. As a final measure, our staff will conduct homebuyer education and will perform essential preventive maintenance on 46 Viessmann and 56 Toyotomi OM180 heating units in seven villages.  

These no charge rehabilitation, renovation, and modernization services can easily be described as critical, valuable, or essential...............…and yet, they are mostly "invisible" contributions. 

30 months of TNHA “Invisible” contributions to your communities which total in excess of $12 million dollars, have been performed at no cost to our residents  are contributions that make our staff justifiably proud, and our village homes and communities more safe and livable. 

Respectfully, 

Daryl Kooley, Executive Director