December 2024 E-Newsletter | |
AHC Residents Celebrate the Holidays | |
The holiday season is here at Affordable Homes & Communities, and Resident Services is bringing the cheer with end-of-year celebrations and holiday events, thanks to some incredible partnerships. Take a look at how our residents are coming together, building connections, and celebrating the season together.
Thank you to Amazon, Arlington Community Federal Credit Union, Arlington County Police Department, Arlington Rotary Club, Arlington Soccer 2011G Academy, Clark Construction, Girl Scout Troops, Hope Multiplied, Marymount Sports Teams, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, The Potomac School, and the many individual volunteers for helping make the holidays special for our residents.
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AHC + Goodwill: Securing Key Funding
In February 2024, Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) and Goodwill of Greater Washington got the greenlight for their proposed redevelopment of Goodwill’s flagship store in Arlington, Virginia. The redevelopment includes 128 apartments, a childcare center, and a brand-new Goodwill retail and donation center.
Since then, the project has received community support and funding, moving it forward in the development pipeline. Read to check out key milestones for the project this year.
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AHC in the Windy City
Our Real Estate Development and Asset Management teams attended AHF Live in Chicago last month. This conference brought together industry leaders, housing developers, and state agencies to explore the latest strategies and tools in affordable housing.
From in-depth seminars on topics like green building initiatives and tax credit equity to networking with partners and exploring new opportunities, it was a valuable experience for our team.
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AHC Leader Graduates Maryland Program
We’re thrilled to congratulate Mary Claire Davis, AHC Vice President of Real Estate Development and Director of our Baltimore office, on her graduation from Leadership Maryland’s Executive Program Class of 2024.
Over the past eight months, Mary Claire has gained valuable insights into Maryland’s diverse sectors, from government and nonprofit work to energy and agriculture, while building connections with 50 other local leaders.
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AHC Wins NVAA Award
AHC received the 2024 Property Management/Owner Member Company of the Year Award from the Northern Virginia Apartment Association (NVAA). This recognition celebrates AHC’s longstanding history, significant accomplishments over the past year, and active engagement with NVAA.
Tajia Nicole McLeod, a staff member of our property management partner Harbor Group, received the Outstanding Onsite Team Member Award. We’re grateful for this recognition and proud of our team's achievements and dedication to excellence.
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Presenting on Affordable Housing
At the Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County’s Fall 2024 Roundtable, Alan Goldstein, AHC Vice President of Real Estate Development, shared the complexities of affordable housing development. He highlighted Allium Place, AHC’s upcoming community in Montgomery County with Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland.
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Centering Climate in Community
Neeka Samimi, AHC Junior Asset Manager, recently completed the Enterprise Community Partners Mid-Atlantic Resilience Academy.
The eight-week training program brought together housing developers, owners, and operators to tackle climate risks in the region. Neeka, pictured second from left, gained valuable insights into climate resilience, funding strategies, and best practices, while joining a network of peers dedicated to advancing community resilience.
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AHC Leadership in the Media
Affordable Housing Finance spoke with Paul Bernard, AHC President & CEO, and other industry leaders about the most significant effects on housing in 2024. Paul emphasized how housing affordability became a top priority nationwide due to rising inflation, living costs, and the severe shortage of affordable housing options.
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AHC + Enterprise: Promoting Health and Wellness for Residents | |
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At AHC, we’re dedicated to helping our residents age in place with dignity. Thanks to a Thome Aging Well grant from Enterprise Community Partners, we’re providing vital health services, substance misuse treatment (with partner National Capital Treatment & Recovery), and a supportive community at MonteVerde Apartments, an AHC community in Baltimore for seniors and non-elderly residents with a disability.
Watch this video from Enterprise featuring Latrice Goode, AHC Resident Engagement Specialist, as she shares how we’re empowering our residents with the resources they need to thrive.
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Spotlighting AHC Communities | |
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Our December Community Spotlight is The Westerly, our newest mixed-income, mixed-use community in Southwest D.C. with partner Hoffman & Associates. Venus, AHC Resident Engagement Specialist, shared her favorite part of working at The Westerly and what the Resident Services events and activities mean to the residents.
Patrice, a resident of The Westerly, highlighted the ways AHC makes the building a wonderful place to live for residents of all income levels. Shoutout to our partner Food Rescue for the biweekly distribution of fresh bagels!
Watch the Video
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Donate before December 31 and your gift is matched!
At AHC, we know that housing alone is not enough. The key to thriving communities lies in AHC’s blueprint for affordable housing and robust resident services.
As the year draws to a close, we invite you to join us in our efforts to expand AHC’s Resident Services to every student, family, and senior in our communities. Donate now, and your generosity will go twice as far, thanks to our matching gift opportunity.
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Thank You to Our 2024 Corporate Partners! | | |
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Patron
The Donaldson Group
Habitat America
Hoffman & Associates
JBG SMITH
MainStreet Bank
Merchants Capital
The Michaels Organization
Virginia Housing
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Philanthropic support enables AHC to meet the changing needs of our community and grow our Resident Services to reach more children, families, and seniors across the Mid-Atlantic region. AHC is seeking to partner with civically minded companies interested in championing this vision. To learn more about becoming a 2025 corporate partner, contact Annie Sweeney. | | | | |
