CARH’S BROADCAST E-MAIL – Member Update

October 2, 2025

One of the many benefits of national CARH membership is the opportunity for companies to participate in CARH’s Preferred Buyers program. We have been able to combine the size and strength of our membership to negotiate national supplier agreements at preferred pricing with large national vendors: Innovative Cost Solutions, HD Supply, ONLINE Rental Exchange, Sherwin-Williams, Staples Business, and USI Insurance Services. These Preferred Buyer companies provide CARH members and member properties with unprecedented services and savings!

For nearly 40 years, Staples Business has been a trusted leader in delivering end-to-end workplace solutions for organizations of all sizes across a broad range of industries. Staples Business has offered CARH a comprehensive portfolio, including breakroom supplies, technology, furniture, janitorial products, custom print and marketing services, high-quality office essentials, as well as traditional office supplies. Back in 2004, CARH recognized the value that Staples Business offers, and we are proud to celebrate that our partnership has been going strong for more than 20 years!

What the program offers

  • Collective buying power: The program leverages the million-dollar purchasing power of CARH members to secure better pricing and benefits
  • Broad product offering: Staples Business provides end-to-end workplace solutions, including office supplies, coffee & breakroom supplies, Facilities & Cleaning products, technology, custom print & marketing materials, and furniture
  • Next-day free delivery: Best-in-class supply chain capabilities helps ensure next day delivery to over 98% of the U.S.
  • Procurement System Integration: Ability to integrate with over 170 purchasing platforms

Why participate?

  • Savings: Members who recently joined the program saw a projected savings of 5-10% or more over their current spend
  • Expert Human Support: Experienced team of Facilities, Technology, Furniture and Print/Marketing experts dedicated to support each account
  • Support CARH: Your participation directly supports CARH’s mission within the affordable rural housing industry
  • Lower membership dues: Member participation in the program helps CARH offset operating costs, keeping national membership dues low
  • Growing participation: As of 2025, the program is experiencing significant growth in member participation and overall program spend (up over 16% compared to 2024)

How to join

  • Visit the CARH Member Portal: This portal provides detailed information about the program;
  • Click the “SIGN ME UP!” button: Follow the prompts to sign up or to check if your existing Staples Business account is linked to the program. (Please note: the CARH Program is not available on www.staples.com or in Staples retail stores.)
  • Learn more: Check out the attached CARH Program Overview and CARH Print Program flyer for additional details.

We appreciate the partnership of all participating CARH members, and we look forward to bringing more members into the program in the future!

Please contact CARH at 703-837-9001 or carh@carh.org with any questions on all CARH Preferred Buyer programs.