‘A holistic approach’: Program aims to change stigma of ex-convicts applying for housing Karen Parks, Adam Poulisse Finding affordable housing is tough enough, but it becomes even more stressful when you’ve spent time behind bars. A new program that started in 2019 in Florida hopes to change that stigma. Patrice Scott is the operations manager for Community Asset Preservation Corporation, a nonprofit organization that stabilizes communities through the acquisition and rehabilitation of quality affordable housing. “We do a holistic approach, so we look at everything,” Scott said. “We are taking a look at employment history, tenant history and when it comes to criminal history, we do a full thorough background search in terms of charges, convictions, how long (ago) you committed that crime and any offense rehabilitation.””