The Housing Authority of South Bend is a public corporation that offers housing facilities for low- and moderate-income families, senior citizens and people with disabilities. It operates executive, finance, human resources, maintenance, property management and public housing departments. The authority runs the Public Housing Program, which owns and operates apartment buildings and townhomes for providing affordable housing facilities to individuals. It also offers information related to nearby schools, shopping malls, health care centers and transportation facilities. In addition, the Housing Authority of South Bend provides guidance counseling related to education, employment and homeownership programs. It participates in several fundraising events, including the Salvation Army. The Housing Authority of South Bend operates an office in South Bend, Ind.