Amy Ward, left, tenant resource navigator and Daniela Panetta, right, director of community building and engagement hold the Certified Organization for Resident Engagement and Services certification Lacasa received from the Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future, a nonprofit collaborative of multi-state nonprofit affordable housing providers.

News Release

GOSHEN — Lacasa is pleased to announce that it received the Certified Organization for Resident Engagement and Services certification from the Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future. The C.O.R.E.S. certification recognizes Lacasa’s proven track record of providing quality resident services coordination in affordable rental housing.

Lacasa would like to acknowledge Daniela Panetta and the Community Engagement team for the hard work and dedication that went into attaining this certification.

“Receiving the certification is so rewarding because our team works hard every day to make this program successful,” said Daniela Panetta, Lacasa director of community building and engagement. “We want our tenants to have all the tools and resources they need to reach their goals and it is an honor for us to be a part of that journey.”

Achieving C.O.R.E.S. certification shows Lacasa’s commitment to the highest standards for resident services, as well as a deep commitment to resident health and well-being, and data-informed operations and decision making. The certification will enable Lacasa to access new funding opportunities, which will further our mission to create stable, affordable housing for the residents of Elkhart County.

According to Jeremy Stutsman, Lacasa president and CEO, “This certification stands as a testament to the commitment of our community engagement Team to our clients. Their dedication to excellence and this shared accomplishment not only validates their hard work but also contributes to the continual elevation of all that Lacasa has to offer. I am sincerely grateful for the persistent and commendable efforts of the Lacasa team.”

By joining the C.O.R.E.S. network, Lacasa will have more opportunities to collaborate with new partners who share our commitment to improving resident outcomes. C.O.R.E.S. can be used as a tool for setting goals for improvement, deepening our impact, and communicating this impact internally and externally.

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