The Houston Apartment Association’s Community Outreach Committee acts as the advisory body for HAA’s Board of Directors on projects, partnerships and programs related to serving renters and the community at large.  The committee and its members act on behalf of HAA to promote industry support for the projects, partnerships and programs undertaken as Community Outreach efforts.

This committee's program of work to assist with developing and coordinating new and existing community service events and projects, including the All Stars Sports Challenge and the annual food drive benefiting the Houston Food Bank.  

If interested in joining this committee please email Amanda Sherbondy.

HAA's adopted charities task force identifies positive apartment related community service projects for participation by the association and/or individual member companies. The Community Outreachcommittee  (open to any member) provides support and volunteer hours to community service projects and plays a coordinating and oversight role in projects approved for association involvement.

HAA is currently partnering with two charitable organizations - Entryway and the YMCA Apartment Outreach Program. 

Entryway (formerly Shelter to Shutters) provides a life-changing solution for situational homelessness.  Entryway is a national 501C3 organization that transitions individuals and families at risk of our experiencing homelessness to economic self-sufficiency by providing career training, full-time employment and housing opportunities in partnership with the real estate industry.  

2026 Community Outreach Events and Projects

Sports Challenge - April 24 (Tentative)
The challenge is a great team building event, held outdoors and with fun competitive activities. Sports Challenge Details 

Blood Drive - June 4th and November 18
Thank you to all of our members and staff who have donated blood for Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. According to The Blood Center, one unit of donated blood can save up to three lives. Collection will be at the HAA office, 4810 Westway Park Blvd, 77041.  A link to sign up and donate will be provided closer to the drive day.  

Food Bank Food Drive - November 2nd - December 2nd
HAA has participated has held a food drive since 1983. Properties and member companies can collect people and pet food and drop off at our two or more locations generously donated by our supplier partners. The food is then taken to the Food Bank to help feed Houstonians. Please follow this link for more details and to sign up to collect food. Food Drive Details

YMCA Angel Tree Program - November 2nd - December 9th

HAA is partnering with the YMCA Apartment Outreach Program this year to support their annual Angel Tree Program.  This program is offered by the YMCA every holiday season, and the goal is to spread holiday cheer for parents who may not have the means to provide gifts for their children. The YMCA will provide a sign up form to purchase gifts from a child's wish list. Once you have signed up, instructions will be sent by email. Feel free to contact Shaun McCowen (shaun.mccowen@ymcahouston.org for any additional questions.

To be added to the Community Outreach Volunteer list please email Amanda at asherbondy@haaonline.org