AHFC's Mission: "To provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing." Even broader in scope, AHFC manages a variety of programs designed to improve the quality of all housing throughout Alaska. Long involved with weatherization and energy-efficiency grants, studies and programs, AHFC is now carrying out research projects with the Cold Climate Housing Research Center that have practical significance for every Alaskan. In a state with one of the fastest growing senior populations, senior-housing programs are in greater and greater demand. Look into senior housing in many communities, and you’ll see your corporation at work. With the aging population comes increased need for health care services and workers – especially nurses. AHFC is assisting with no-down-payment loans for nurses; and with the shortage of teachers, the same option is available to them. With key military installations based in our state, AHFC is also involved with the long-term financing of new and remodeled housing for military families. And your corporation is profitable! Since 1986, it has contributed $1.5 billion to the state in the form of direct dividends going into the “general fund” (the state’s funding source for all services and programs); providing funds to the state for capital (building and equipment) improvements; bonding for projects such as university student housing; purchasing state assets, such as the Atwood Building; and deferred maintenance of state-owned property.