Resident Resources

For 20 years, Somerset has partnered with tenant associations, non-profits and resident councils to provide a robust set of Resident Resources and Social Services to the residents of our affordable apartment communities. It takes much more than bricks and mortar to make meaningful change in historically underserved communities. Our goal is to expand their access to opportunity and allow each individual to reach his or her full potential. Somerset’s Overarching Resident Services Objectives, aim to:

• Create a platform of opportunity and stability
• Create a healthier and more sustainable community
• Empower residents by involving them in decision making
• Encourage successful tenancies

Somerset serves more than 2,500 low-income residents across eleven affordable properties. On-site Resident Resource managers and coordinators develop and implement on-site programs; cultivate partnerships with expert providers; and provide one-on-one referrals for those in need of assistance. All of our affordable properties are built and maintained to high-quality standards such as Enterprise Green Communities to assure healthy living environments. In addition, we have created community gardens on our properties which are maintained by the residents and are a resource for cooking classes, education, and intergenerational activities. Every property includes a computer room for resident use and training; and for after school programming.

Somerset invests 15% or more of the net cash flow from each property in Resident Resources.

Below are some highlights on the impact of Resident Resources for the past 20 years: