National Community Renaissance of California (National CORE) and Innovative Housing Opportunities (IHO) are exploring a potential partnership aimed at advancing their shared commitment to building stronger communities, announced officials.
The potential collaboration would bring together National CORE’s extensive development experience, operational capabilities, and resident services with IHO's community relationships and local development expertise. Together, the organizations envision creating a stronger foundation for preserving and expanding affordable housing, said officials in a statement.
"At National CORE, our mission has always been about creating opportunities for individuals, families, and communities to thrive," National CORE president Michael Ruane said. "We see an exciting opportunity to build on our respective strengths. By joining forces, we can deepen our impact and bring greater resources to the communities we serve."
Headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, National CORE is one of the largest nonprofit developers in the nation. It ranked No. 25 on the AHF 50 list of developers this year, having started construction on 734 affordable units in 2025. It also ranked No. 48 on the AHF 50 list of owners this year, with more than 9,700 units in 112 developments as of Jan. 1.
IHO is a longtime affordable housing nonprofit based in Santa Ana, California.
In October, the organization announced that longtime leader Rochelle Mills was stepping down as president and CEO.
Further details about the form or extent of a possible partnership were not disclosed by National CORE and IHO.
"IHO has a proud history of creating housing opportunities and building stronger communities," said LaShanda Maze, chair of IHO's board of directors. "We see National CORE as a mission-aligned organization with the experience, resources, and vision to build on that legacy. This potential partnership offers an opportunity to scale the future of our mission."