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Why We’re Here
In 1985, the median price of a home in Nassau County was about three times household income. Today, it’s nearly six times annual salaries — pushing housing out of reach for many working families. As a result, only 44% of Nassau County’s workforce actually lives here, with thousands commuting 1.5 – 2 hours each way from Georgia, Jacksonville, and beyond.
These commutes aren’t just exhausting—they take workers away from their families, clog our roads with daily traffic, weaken community ties, and drain the local economy. Without action, we risk losing the teachers, first responders, and service professionals who keep Nassau County strong. That’s why Affordable Housing First is creating workforce rental housing designed for families earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income: safe, attainable homes that allow people to live where they work and serve.
What we do
Building Solutions, One Home at a Time
Affordable Housing First is developing a mixed multifamily neighborhood designed for essential workers and local families. When essential workers can live where they serve, neighborhoods thrive and connections grow.
Truly Affordable
Rent will never exceed 30% of a tenant’s income, ensuring families can live securely without being overburdened.
Quality Housing Options
Mixed multifamily housing with 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom layouts to fit different family needs.
Reduced Commutes
By keeping essential workers closer to their jobs, we cut down long daily drives and give back hours of family time.
Strong Local Economy
When residents live where they work, they spend more locally—strengthening small businesses and keeping dollars in the community.
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Easter Bunny Pictures
Join us for a joyful Easter Bunny celebration and help support Affordable Housing First. With a $20 donation, you can take part in a fun community event while contributing to safe, affordable housing in our area. Every dollar raised goes directly toward making a difference in our community.
Adopt a soldier
Join us in helping collect cards, letters, and nonperishable snacks to send to brave service members spending the holidays away from home. Donations can be dropped off at the Southside Elementary School Front Office, attention Dr. Weber, by October 31.
Meet Our team
Affordable housing development professional with over thirty years of experience in workforce housing, project finance, and construction oversight. Leads development strategy and execution for Affordable Housing First.
Kevin Harriman
President
Community leader and philanthropist with decades of experience in nonprofit governance and fundraising. Oversees charitable giving through the Weldon Foundation and leads fundraising efforts for Affordable Housing First, bringing a long term vision for sustainable workforce housing.
Carol Weldon
Co-Founder
Real estate professional and co-owner of Amelia Island Vacations with extensive experience in property management, housing operations, and local housing market dynamics. Brings practical expertise in housing supply, zoning impacts, and community collaboration to support sustainable workforce housing solutions in Nassau County.
Tarah Dunlop
Director
Retired United States Marine and former city commissioner with extensive experience in construction management, facilities oversight, and public planning.
Leonard Kreger
Advisory Board Chairman
Interior designer and construction coordination professional with expertise in purchasing, cost control, and brand strategy. Supports project execution and community communication.
Kayte Weldon
Director
Affordable housing finance and asset management professional with more than twenty years of experience in LIHTC and layered financing structures. Provides financial oversight and long term portfolio perspective.
Christin Harriman
Director
In Memory of Frank Elkins
Frank Elkins
Secretary
Affordable Housing First Corp honors the life and service of our board secretary, James Frank Elkins, whose quiet strength, compassion, and unwavering commitment to others left a lasting mark on his family, his community, and this organization.
Born on June 5, 1953, in Macon, Georgia, Frank passed away on February 5, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who lived a life defined by service. He did not seek recognition, but showed his care through steady action, deep responsibility, and a lifelong willingness to help others.
Frank served as a firefighter with Nassau County Fire Rescue and was a lifelong Shriner, where he was honored as Shriner of the Year in 2025 for his dedication to helping children and families in need. He brought that same spirit of service to Affordable Housing First Corp, where he played an important role in supporting our mission and strengthening our community.
He will be deeply missed and gratefully remembered for the way he showed up for others throughout his life.