November News from AHC Inc. News from AHC Inc. l November 2020 Developing affordable homes and helping communities thrive since 1975. Click here to see videos from AHC's Annual Meeting. AHC Featured on Good Morning America! AHC's Resident Services programs recently received national recognition on Good Morning America! Monica Burgos-Flores, an AHC student who graduated from college last spring, discussed her family's experience as AHC residents. During the spot, Amazon surprised us with a generous $25,000 gift to our program and also fulfilled our education program's Wish List! Watch AHC on GMA The Apex Flips the Switch on Solar and Wins Excellence in Construction Award Along with new families moving in weekly, lots of exciting things are happening at The Apex, 256 new affordable apartments in Arlington, VA! Flipping the Switch on Solar In mid-October, we "Flipped the Switch" on 342 solar panels on the roof during AHC's Annual Meeting. The 130 KW solar array, a partnership with Arlington County, will generate enough electricity to power 11 single-family homes over the course of the year. The Apex also includes a variety of other green features, earning the property an EarthCraft Gold designation. Read more. Excellence in Construction Award We are excited to announce that The Apex has been awarded an Excellence in Construction award through Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Metro Washington! The project won this honor in the residential multifamily mid-rise category. Huge thanks to partners Harkins Builders tor their "Excellence in Construction" and to Michael T. Foster Architects for creating the beautiful design. Watch Us Flip the Switch Annual Meeting: Housing & Hope Nearly 200 supporters, volunteers, and partners attended AHC's virtual Annual Meeting in mid-October. The meeting highlighted the resiliency of our residents, the outpouring of community support, and the generosity of our neighbors. One of the highlights was a discussion of local housing trends with NPR's Ally Schweitzer and AHC Board member Wanda Pierce. (Watch 19-min video here.) Other key sections include: How Resident Services pivoted during the pandemic (3:41-min video) An inside tour of our new community, The Apex (5-min video) How volunteers are helping our residents (3:37-min. video) Many thanks to Board members Justin Oliver, Rachael Schroeder, and Terron Sims for presenting information and keeping the program rolling. Watch complete program and individual videos Civic Engagement: Registering Voters and Encouraging Census Participation This fall, AHC and AHC Management staff have encouraged residents to make their voices heard by by voting and participating in the 2020 Census. Along with posting signs, fliers and including information in our monthly resident notices, we also worked with local groups to provide onsite sign-up opportunities. In Arlington, the local non-partisan NAACP set up tables outside many of our apartment communities during the fall to check registrations, witness mail-in ballots, help people get their right to vote restored, urge people to vote early, and gave out citizenship info. Their efforts helped register more than 130 new voters! Special shout out to Gates of Ballston, where several bilingual residents jumped in and helped people navigate the process. And in Alexandria, Census 2020 employees visited two AHC properties to provide information, giveaways, and encourage our residents to complete the Census. As part of winning an ACT Census Mini Grant, we purchased $20 Target gift cards as an incentive for those who showed their confirmation code or completed the Census on site. Between both events, the Census employees spoke with over 65 residents and assisted 25 residents in completing the Census questionnaire at the table. It was a huge success! NEW Opportunities to Make a Difference AHC has several new volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in learning more, please click on the link below or email [email protected]. In-person Food Distributions - AHC will be giving out 120 meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-5:30pm, at two Arlington locations. We're looking for people able to help weekly. We will follow COVID precautions, wearing masks & social distancing. Virtual Teen Tutors & Mentors - We're looking for volunteers to help teens with academics once a week and mentors to help high school juniors and seniors with the college process. If you are interested, we will send the particular times we need help. Volunteers must be age 18+. Virtual ESL Tutor - We are looking for volunteers experienced in teaching English as a Second Language to help a teen on Mondays or Wednesdays, 5-6pm. Volunteer Opportunities Together, we can continue to make a true difference for neighbors in need: Give to the AHC Holiday Fund Drive Keep AHC vital services and year-round education programs going! Click here. Create a Holiday Gift Bag for Children or Senior Citizens Gather friends to brighten the holidays for AHC children and senior citizens. Create a DIY (Do It Yourself) gift bag before November 30! Click here. Give to the AHC Emergency Response Fund Help residents suffering hardships as a result of the pandemic. Click here. AHC Inc. | 703-486-0626 | 2230 N Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201 | www.ahcinc.org l DONATE NOW! ‌ ‌ ‌ AHC Inc. | 2230 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!