April News from AHC Inc. News from AHC Inc. l April 2021 Developing affordable homes and helping communities thrive since 1975. AHC Extends Rent Relief Policy for Residents In response to ongoing challenges due to the pandemic, AHC Inc. and AHC Management are extending current rent relief programs, including suspending late fees and freezing rent increases, through September 30, 2021. As of July 1, following all federal, state and local requirements, we will begin to re-instate pre-COVID eviction policies for residents who are not working with us to address outstanding rent balances. We are encouraging residents to contact our Resident Services team to make sure we have ample time to do all we can to help families stay securely housed. During the pandemic, our Resident Services team has connected with more than 3,000 of our residents to help them access nearly $3 million in rental assistance funds. We are committed to helping all those who still need help and are reaching out in multiple ways to reach those in need. Join Us for the Virtual Grand Opening of The Spire: Thursday, May 20 - Noon to 12:30PM With families moving in and new landscaping beginning to bloom, it's time to celebrate The Spire - 113 new affordable apartments in the City of Alexandria. Program includes Congressman Don Beyer, City of Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson, and Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Reverend Jo Belser. We will also tour the building and take a peak at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection's new worship space next to our apartment community. Register Now Please note: Zoom link will be sent closer to the event. Bring a bell, whistle or other noise maker to help us celebrate together! Clockwise starting at top left: Five-year AHC volunteers Sahar Kazmi, Tom Dunlap, Ryan Hoang (left), and 15-year volunteer Terron Sims are making a real difference to K-12 AHC students. Thank you for your commitment! Celebrating Our Volunteers Volunteers are the heart and soul of AHC's programs. This week, we are celebrating the 250 volunteers who regularly support our programs and also the more than 100 new volunteers who jumped in to help during the pandemic by distributing much-needed food, making masks and more. We could not provide all the support we do without the generous support from volunteers. We are immeasurably grateful. Check out our Instagram for more images/news: [link removed]. In addition to celebrating all the 2020-2021 volunteers, AHC Inc. would like to applaud the individuals whose service to AHC and its communities has reached five- and fifteen-year anniversaries. Those being honored include volunteer tutors of five years Tom Dunlap, Ryan Hoang, and Sahar Kazmi, and fifteen-year veteran Terron Sims II, who over the years have helped students of different ages achieve their educational goals. Read more about our volunteers! Watch our Thank You Video to Volunteers! NEW AHC Volunteer Opportunities! Lead an activity at in-person summer camp AHC's Olympic-themed summer camps will follow COVID safety precautions and combine a variety of fun and enriching activities. We are looking for volunteers who can lead a 30-minute activity for a group of 10 students outdoors. We are open to almost any activity - arts & crafts, sports, yoga, dance, reading. Whatever your passion or talent, as long as we can do it outdoors at 6' distance, we'll be thrilled for you to share it with our students. Interested volunteers (age 14+) should complete this form which has dates & locations - Summer Camp 2021 Distribute groceries on Tuesday mornings Volunteer at Hunter's Park, AHC's property for active senior citizens in the Cherrydale neighborhood of Arlington, on Tuesdays, 10:30am-noon. Volunteers follow COVID safety precautions, bagging groceries and delivering the food to apartment doors. Email [email protected] for more information. At-home DIY projects for AHC You can volunteer from home by making snack bags, summer fun kits or graduation gift bags. Find the details in the links or email [email protected]. Help Promote Affordable Housing Along Lee Highway Lee Highway is one of Arlington’s major east-west arterial streets, spanning the full length of the County from Rosslyn to East Falls Church. The County, along with the Lee Highway Alliance, is asking for public input on how the corridor will be developed. Please consider attending one of the virtual community meetings in April and May to advocate for affordable housing as part of the Lee Highway development plan. Learn More Help provide vital services and summer programs to AHC families. Give to the Brighter Futures Fund today! Donate Now 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 | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!