TO PROVIDE HOUSING, INCLUDING OWNING, INVESTING IN AND OPERATING RENTAL HOUSING PROJECTS AND ALL RELATED AMENITIES TO BENEFIT HOMELESS PERSONS, THE ELDERLY AND PERSONS OF LOW OR MODERATE INCOME; TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT HOUSING NEEDS; TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN HOUSING MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SERVICES; AND TO OPERATE PROGRAMS WHICH AID DISTRESSED URBAN AREAS.