Adel Manor Community Center Ribbon Cutting Brings Together Leaders and Residents

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Community Housing Initiatives, Inc.

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Headline: Adel Manor Community Center Ribbon Cutting Brings Together Leaders and Residents

ADEL 6/13/2025

On Friday afternoon Community Housing Initiatives, Inc. (CHI) hosted a ribbon cutting for the Adel Manor Community Center. The event featured remarks from CHI CEO Sam Erickson, State Senator Trone Garriott, State Representative David Young, and NeighborWorks America representative Andre Butler. Attendees included Adel Manor residents, Mayor Pro Tem Shirley McAdon, a representative from Sen. Joni Ernst’s office, and private partners from across the state.

Adel Manor is a 62+ subsidized affordable housing community located in a quiet neighborhood in Adel, Iowa. This 68-unit property operates under the USDA Rural Rental Housing Program and offers independent living with features such as new in-unit laundry, new appliances, and income-based rent. Since acquiring the property in 2023, Community Housing Initiatives (CHI) has made significant improvements, including the installation of new windows, window coverings, doors, a secured entry call system, and added storage.

Funding for this development was provided by Farmers Bank (Spencer), Northwest Bank (Spencer), the Federal Home Loan Bank, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and HOME.

As a leader in affordable housing development, CHI has created or preserved over 1,600 affordable housing units at below-market rates. The organization has collaborated with government, civic groups, and other nonprofits to promote safe, accessible housing across Iowa. To date, CHI has invested nearly $300 million in Iowa communities, reinvesting all income from its projects back into local areas for over thirty years.

This event was part of NeighborWorks Week, spanning June 7 – 14, 2025. CHI is a proud member of NeighborWorks America, a national network of nearly 250 nonprofit organizations working to create affordable housing, promote financial stability, and strengthen communities. Through this affiliation, CHI benefits from shared resources, training, and support that enhance its ability to deliver innovative housing solutions and build strong, resilient neighborhoods.

“We are thrilled to open the Adel Manor Community Center for our residents to enjoy camaraderie and programming. As a NeighborWorks member organization, we are dedicated to affordable housing that responds to community needs through partnerships with local and state organizations.”

-Sam Erickson, CEO, Community Housing Initiatives

Community Housing Initiatives, Inc. (CHI) is Iowa’s largest non-profit housing development and consulting organization. Since 1993, CHI has partnered with communities of all sizes to create housing solutions that meet local needs and provide essential resident services.