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Volunteer Appreciation Event Celebrates Service and Community
The volunteers of Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) are the heartbeat of AHC's Resident Services. To honor that impact, AHC hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Event filled with food, conversation, and gratitude.
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4 days ago1 min read


Celebrating Milestone Volunteers: 15, 10 & 5 Years of Service
April is National Volunteer Month — a time to recognize the incredible individuals who give their time to support our communities.
In 2024, more than 1,300 volunteers donated over 12,300 hours to AHC, helping with food distribution, tutoring, mentorship, community events, and more. We're grateful to have them join us in keeping residents at the heart.
hannahloder6
Apr 214 min read


Investing in the Future: One Family’s Path Through AHC’s Programs
In 2013, after moving from a smaller place to a three-bedroom apartment at The Berkeley — now known as The Apex — an AHC community in Arlington, Nissreen Belal discovered AHC’s education programs and wanted her three children to get involved.
hannahloder6
Apr 162 min read


Gold Key Winner: CCR Student Tells Mental Health Story Through Art
Kim Zamora, a high school senior in AHC’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) program, recently received a Gold Key.
hannahloder6
Apr 82 min read


AHC Volunteer Featured on the TODAY Show
Last Wednesday on "TODAY with Jenna & Friends," AHC volunteer Aliyah was recognized for her nonprofit, One Word Reading Initiative.
hannahloder6
Apr 41 min read


AHC Program Alumni Give Back
Two alumni of AHC’s education programs have returned as Program Assistants. In their roles, they offer academic and personal support.
hannahloder6
Mar 183 min read


Top 8 Stories From 2024
In 2024, Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) celebrated grand openings, graduations, and milestones in real estate development.
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Jan 103 min read


Donaldson Impact Investments and Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) Make Milestone Acquisition
Features the first-ever use of the by-right PILOT program with market-rate equity in Montgomery County, Maryland
Jennifer Smith
Dec 20, 20244 min read


AHC + Goodwill: Securing Key Funding
Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) and Goodwill of Greater Washington are making progress in their upcoming redevelopment.
hannahloder6
Dec 19, 20242 min read


AHC Residents Celebrate the Holidays
The holiday season is here at AHC communities, and Resident Services is bringing the cheer with end-of-year celebrations and holiday events
hannahloder6
Dec 17, 20241 min read


AHC Resident Shows What It Means to Be a Good Neighbor
On October 15, Sharon LittleJohn, AHC resident, donated 25 pounds of fresh produce for her fellow residents.
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Nov 19, 20242 min read


9 Ways AHC Boosts Economic Mobility
One of the four focus areas for AHC Resident Services is economic mobility.
hannahloder6
Nov 18, 20242 min read


AHC Partners with True Ground and Wesley Housing to Host Community Health Fair
Three leading affordable housing nonprofit organizations in the D.C. region joined forces on Nov. 9, 2024, to host a community health fair.
hannahloder6
Nov 13, 20242 min read


Dyslexic Edge, IMSE, Affordable Homes & Communities, and the Booz Allen Foundation Announce Partnership
An innovative afterschool program that provides reading intervention and STEM enrichment.
Jennifer Smith
Oct 16, 20244 min read


2024 AHC Annual Celebration: Opening Doors, Building Opportunities
On October 10, Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) held its 2024 Celebration at The Westerly, the newest AHC community in Washington, D.C.
hannahloder6
Oct 15, 20241 min read


AHC Taps ULI for Future Planning at Serrano
AHC partnered with ULI Washington to explore a comprehensive vision for the Serrano Apartments using ULI’s Technical Assistance Panel (TAP).
hannahloder6
Sep 12, 20244 min read


Research Project with Georgetown Students Shows Value of Resident Services
On July 18, after months of collaboration, the students presented their findings to AHC and other guests.
hannahloder6
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Reading Starts with One Word
Aliyah, an AHC volunteer, created One Word Reading Initiative to gather a set of multi-level, diverse books to distribute at AHC communities
hannahloder6
Jul 16, 20241 min read


AHC Celebrates 2024 Graduates of College & Career Readiness Program
On June 17, family, friends, and mentors celebrated the 42 graduates of AHC’s College & Career Readiness (CCR) program.
hannahloder6
Jun 18, 20243 min read


AHC, Hoffman & Associates, and Mayor Bowser Celebrate the Grand Opening of The Westerly in Southwest DC
AHC, Hoffman & Associates, and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the grand opening of The Westerly in DC's Southwest neighborhood.
Jennifer Smith
Jun 17, 20245 min read
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