BOZMAN AWARD RECOGNIZES HOUSING SAFETY NET
“Now is not the time to relent, pause, or lessen our commitment,” Andrew Schneider said as he accepted the Ellen M. Bozman Award for Affordable Housing on behalf of Arlington Thrive in a virtual ceremony November 15.
The 45-year-old organization has played a vital role in helping Arlingtonians weather the economic devastation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic this year. In partnership with Arlington County and 30 local safety net organizations, Arlington Thrive has distributed $6 million to help prevent eviction for thousands of families.
The Church at Work also received the annual award, which honors the late Ellen Bozman for her dedication to affordable housing on the County board and as a founder of the Alliance for Housing Solutions.
Arlington Public Schools social worker Phyllis Thompson spearheaded the short-term rental assistance program last spring.
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ARLINGTON WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK
Let your voice be heard by filling out two surveys that will help Arlington County plan for the future.
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Complete the Missing Middle Housing feedback form. The Missing Middle Housing Study will explore how new housing types could help address Arlington’s shortfall in housing supply and gaps in housing choices. (Feedback is being collected through December 31.)
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Complete the Race & Equity questionnaire. Responses will help our community understand potential areas of opportunities for advancing race and equity in our community.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MLK Day of Service Advocacy Panel:
Alliance for Housing Solutions, AHC, Inc, and APAH
Monday, January 18, 2021 from 10-11 a.m.
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Learn how imperative affordable housing is now that we live, work, educate, and play at home. Participants will hear how volunteer and advocacy opportunities have changed and adapted since COVID began through a virtual panel discussion on Zoom.
This panel will cover the statistics on how COVID has affected residents' incomes, jobs, health, and more, while also introducing what is being done for those in need in Arlington County and how participants can help support our nonprofit housing providers as a volunteer or be an advocate for more affordable housing in our area.
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HOLIDAY GIFTS ARE HERE!
Know someone who supports for an Arlington where people of all walks of life are welcome and can afford to live? We have the perfect gift for them! Shop our new line of shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, fanny packs, and more.
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GET INVOLVED
Join the Alliance for Housing Solutions on the platform Mobilize.io to learn, share ideas, and be part of policy discussions. You are welcome to join any of the following groups that spark your interest.
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Housing Action Arlington
Join this coalition to discuss policy updates, advocate for affordable housing resources, and coordinate across housing and service providers. AHS facilitates a monthly meeting (currently via Zoom) for providers and advocates. Join here.
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Missing Middle Network
Learn about and support efforts to allow more missing middle housing through zoning and land use policy reforms. Join here.
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Accessory Dwelling Discussion Group
Learn, discuss, and share efforts to create accessory dwellings through practical discussions, tips, and resources. Join here.
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Increasing the supply of affordable housing through education, policy, advocacy, and innovation.
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