Founding Years
A shared burden for housing justice.
Community leaders, pastors, and advocates began gathering to address families facing unsafe, unstable, or unaffordable housing in Jackson and the surrounding area.
Legacy & History
Building Homes. Preserving Dignity. Continuing a Legacy.
Jonah Affordable Housing Organization was born from a simple conviction: no family in our community should face housing insecurity alone. From our earliest days to today’s four-county impact, every step has been guided by that call.
Our Journey, One Chapter at a Time
JAHO’s story is one of steady, faithful response to real community needs. Here are a few key moments that shaped who we are today.
Early Programs
From ideas to action.
JAHO formalized its nonprofit status and launched early rental support and housing navigation programs, walking alongside families as they searched for safe, affordable homes.
Regional Expansion
Serving four counties and counting.
Partnerships and referrals grew, allowing JAHO to serve individuals and families in Madison, Crockett, Gibson, and Haywood Counties with a coordinated network of support.
Today
Strengthening systems for long-term stability.
With stronger partnerships, clearer pathways, and renewed vision, JAHO is working to ensure that families don’t just survive a housing crisis—they move toward long-term stability and hope.
The People Who Built the Foundation
JAHO’s story is carried by founders, board members, partners, and neighbors who believed that safe housing is a right—not a privilege.
Founding Leadership
Founders & Early Board
Community leaders who formalized JAHO’s mission and ensured housing justice stayed at the center of the work.
Partners
Congregations & Community Allies
Churches, nonprofits, and agencies that opened their doors, shared resources, and referred families for support.
Volunteers
Hands & Hearts
Volunteers who staffed events, assisted with outreach, and walked alongside neighbors navigating complex housing systems.
Families
Neighbors We Serve
Parents, grandparents, and children whose courage, resilience, and feedback continue to shape JAHO’s work and vision.
What We’ve Built Together
Every statistic represents real families, real homes, and real stories of relief and renewal. These numbers will grow as our community continues to stand with JAHO.
Counties Served
4
Madison, Crockett, Gibson, and Haywood Counties—and partnerships that keep expanding.
Community Events
20+
Housing fairs, outreach days, and educational events connecting neighbors to resources.
Partners & Referrals
35
Churches, nonprofits, and agencies who trust JAHO to support families in crisis.
Families Supported
200+
Households who received help navigating rent, utilities, or housing transitions.
Why JAHO Matters
Affordable housing is about more than a roof. It is about dignity, safety, and the stability a family needs to plan for tomorrow. When rent rises faster than paychecks—or when a crisis hits—many of our neighbors are only one notice away from losing their home.
JAHO steps into that gap. We help families understand their options, connect with resources, and navigate complex systems that can feel overwhelming. We partner with landlords, agencies, and local organizations to make sure no one has to walk this road alone.
“A safe home changes everything.” It steadies children in school, stabilizes employment, strengthens health, and restores hope. That is the legacy JAHO is building— one household at a time.
The Legacy Continues—And You’re Part of It.
JAHO’s history is still being written in the lives of families we serve today. When you give, sponsor, or volunteer, you are not just supporting a program—you are helping write the next chapter of housing stability in West Tennessee.
Help Us Write the Next Chapter of JAHO’s Legacy.
The story you just read isn’t finished. With your partnership, more families will find stability, more homes will be secured, and more hope will take root in our communities.