Apartment communities that foster independence for adults with developmental disabilities
Our Communities
Sheltering Tree is working to fill the gap in consumer-controlled, affordable, safe, and community-centered apartment living for adults with developmental disabilities. We provide the individuals we serve with an atmosphere of hope, housing security and a sense of belonging.
We are honored and thrilled to announce that Sheltering Tree’s Shadow Lake Apartments received the prestigious Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award on September 25, 2024 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Sheltering Tree’s Executive Director, Denise Gehringer, was presented with the award by Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood and Senator Pete Ricketts in the Kennedy Caucus Room.
This recognition highlights the dedication and collaboration of many, particularly our partners at Midwest Housing Equity Group, whose commitment to addressing the housing crisis faced by adults with developmental disabilities has been essential to our mission. Together, we’ve been able to provide safe, affordable, community-centered, and consumer-controlled apartment living where tenants can live independently, but not alone.
We are deeply grateful to MHEG, the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, and George Acola of Burlington Capital, who were instrumental in implementing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program that made this project a reality.
Thank you to the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition for this distinguished honor.
Independent But Not Alone
I love where I live because I have all my independence
About Us
Sheltering Tree creates communities for adults with developmental disabilities that fulfill their need for independence while ensuring their safety.
Our Team
The Sheltering Tree team is a dedicated group of professionals committed to creating and maintaining a sense of belonging and community for all who live in a Sheltering Tree apartment.
Support Us
If you have a desire to share your talents with adults with developmental disabilities, then Sheltering Tree would like to meet you. We have volunteer opportunities that fit with most schedules.
FAQ
Review common questions we receive about living in a Sheltering Tree consumer-controlled apartment.