Newsbriefs l March 2023
Developing Affordable Homes & Helping Communities Thrive Since 1975
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Year in Review: AHC's 2022 Impact Report |
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Our first-ever digital Impact Report is now available! Take a moment to see all that AHC Inc. accomplished in 2022, thanks to the support of donors, partners, investors, and volunteers. "AHC's proven combination of affordable communities plus resident services is making a difference every day in the lives of children, families, and individuals, including seniors, in our neighborhoods around the region," says AHC Inc. President & CEO Paul Bernard |
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AHC Inc. Welcomes Three New Board Members |
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Photo: Left to Right: Gunnar Branson, Hilary S. Chapman, Patrick Jordan |
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AHC Inc. elected three new Board members during its February 2023 Board meeting. Our three new board members bring more than 70 years of combined expertise within urban planning, community development, commercial real estate, and finance. We are excited to welcome Gunnar Branson, Hilary S. Chapman, and Patrick Jordan to the AHC Family.
"We are excited to add to AHC's strong leadership, to continue supporting residents and realize our promise to provide a multitude of services to build strong communities," said AHC Inc. President & CEO, Paul Bernard.
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Help Shape Our Future – Share Your Input |
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AHC is developing a multi-year strategic plan, and as part of the process we’re seeking insight from our many stakeholders. Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey, including your feedback on AHC’s future branding. |
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Women's History Month Spotlight: The Story of AHC |
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Photo: Left to Right: Ellen Bozman, Jennie T. Davis |
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“In 1974, Congress passed the Community Development Block Grant Program offering grants to help provide housing for low- and moderate-income persons. Ellen Bozman, an Arlington County Board member and early visionary for fair housing and integrated social service programs, knew the CDBG could be the perfect opportunity for advancing the availability of affordable housing.
After assembling fellow advocates Terri Lynch, Jim Hunter, and Ethel Yabross to lead the housing commission, the group hosted 70 people at a forum for people interested in housing solutions. This meeting led to forming a new non-profit in 1975, Arlington Housing Corporation (later AHC Inc.)! We give thanks for passionate women like Ellen who dedicate their lives to civic service and building inclusive communities.”
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AHC visited the office of Senator Benjamin Cardin of Maryland last week to ask for funding to build vital community amenities as part of our Randolph Road housing development in Montgomery County.
The federal funding would enable us to offer affordable child care, another critical need for working families. The one-time funding would also be used to create other community spaces to enhance our Resident Services programs and build welcoming spaces using a trauma-informed lens.
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Photo: Left to Right: Joshua Childs, Cindy Rozon, Paul Bernard |
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Engaging Residents at Arlington View |
AHC Inc. and Paradigm Management hosted a Community Day for the Terraces at Arlington View. We provided relevant updates, including designs for future development. Our staff took feedback on our plans to improve the community. This was a follow-up to our previous event in October, where we heard the current residents' hopes for the future. |
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Residents Reach Colorful Serenity Through Art |
This month, senior residents at Hunter's Park participated in a fun water painting class, in partnership with The Arlington County Arts Program. |
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LIVE VIDEO: Randolph Road Construction |
Construction on the Randolph Road development is underway! The exciting new community will offer nearly 200 affordable homes at various incomes, including rental and homeownership opportunities. |
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