April Housing

Our CEO Alice Carr and Head of Preservation Perica Bell are on the cover of the latest Commercial Observer talking about our work preserving the affordability of our portfolio while also delivering improvements that will directly benefit our residents. We’re proud of the recognition our team is getting, but even more proud of the positive impact we’re having in communities across the country.? ? As Alice says in the piece “There’s so many challenges in it, it’s difficult work. It’s commercial real estate, but with lots of bells and whistles attached. Sometimes that’s fun, sometimes that’s just plain challenging, but it’s so rewarding.”? ? Read the full article here:?https://lnkd.in/gmHhBc-Y

“This is just the start of a very prolific resyndication program and the start of executing on our commitment to preserving affordability at our portfolio,” says Alice Carr, CEO of April Housing. ? Our CEO, Alice Carr, and Head of Preservation, Perica Bell spoke to Affordable Housing Finance?about our important work to preserve the affordability of our portfolio. Check out the write-up here: https://lnkd.in/ddhDjEFA

“This is about more than just preserving and extending affordability in these specific communities. April Housing’s work fundamentally speaks to the level of ambition we have for this sector, as we step into a better future together.” ? That’s what our CEO Alice Carr has to say about our work to preserve the affordability of our communities and make meaningful improvements that will directly benefit residents. Read more about our progress here: https://lnkd.in/gpkxy-aq

On Labor Day, we extend our sincere thanks to the committed legion of workers who add to the strength and prosperity of our nation. April Housing understands the vital role quality affordable housing plays in supporting working residents and families and in building thriving communities, and we are proud to continue pursuing new paths to increase the supply of affordable housing in the US.

Ron Brillantes, Senior Business?Engineer?and inaugural member of April Housing’s Technology team, is well-appreciated by his colleagues for his wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and collaborative attitude. His passion for making a positive impact on his community led him to April Housing, where he plays a key role in revolutionizing our data reporting to allow our teams to have up-to-date and comprehensive information about our portfolio. ? ?????????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ????? ? “I grew up in Carlsbad, California, where I still live. I’ve spent my whole life in San Diego County, graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. Nowadays, I visit my alma mater to mentor with the Career Services department, helping young adults craft their resumes, prepare for interviews, and think about career paths.” ? ???????? ???? ?????? ???????? ???? ???? ???? ???????? ???????? ????????? ? “My wife and I share a passion for horses. I make time each month to ride “Beans,” a Pinto horse I’ve bonded with at my local stable. Eventually, in retirement, I hope to volunteer at a horse rescue, but in the?meantime,?I do work with shelter dogs through a San Diego rescue organization.” ? ???????? ???? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ???????????? ??????’???? ???????? ??????????? ? “My high school mentor told me, ‘Find something that suits your personality and that you find rewarding,’ and that has guided?all of?my career choices. It’s important to me to be working to better my community and that is where I find fulfillment. From my first position as auditor for the District Attorney’s office of San Diego County to working in healthcare analytics at Children’s Hospital, to my current position?at?April, I always want to leave a positive impact.”

Yesterday, our Los Angeles office took to the streets for an afternoon of team building, working together to complete a scavenger hunt around Downtown LA. The teams explored Downtown’s unique architecture and learned about the rich history that is hidden right in our backyard. At April, we know how important it is to foster collaboration and camaraderie within our team!

Several members of our Preservation, Capital Markets, and Asset Management teams attended the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP) conference in Austin last month, which April Housing sponsored. It was a great opportunity to meet in person with some of our partners while attending panels and workshops covering tax credits, industry trends, and innovations in energy efficiency.

April Housing’s mission is to open new paths to preserving and expanding the supply of high-quality affordable housing, where residents and communities thrive. There’s never been a more critical time for this work and we’re proud to be delivering on our promises. Read more about our latest achievements: https://lnkd.in/gpkxy-aq

April Housing summer interns and their mentors enjoyed an impactful day at Heritage Park, a seniors property in California. They learned about the history of the community, toured the grounds, and had lunch with residents before sending each off with a box of household essentials that the interns had packed earlier in the day. We love spending time in our communities!

Brittany Kalaj Margulieux, Executive Assistant and integral supporting member of the finance and legal workstreams, is passionate about social impact, photography, and being outdoors. Her sociology degree lends itself well to her work at April, and colleagues say that she has a knack for streamlining workflows and culture-building. ? ???????? ?????? ?????? ???? ???????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ??????????????? ? “After a 12-year career in photography, I felt called to put my Sociology degree to use in a different setting. I was looking for more socially impactful work where I could really feel like I was making a difference.” ? ???????? ???????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ????????????? ? “My perfect day would start with a relaxing morning reading at home with my kids, followed by homemade breakfast in the sunshine in our backyard, and maybe a hike around the city. My husband and I just completed a 22-mile ‘urban hike’ from ‘skyline to shoreline,’ starting in Downtown LA and walking to the Santa Monica Pier!” ? ???????? ???? ???????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ??????????????? ? “My favorite part of my job is getting the opportunity to support important workstreams across the company, joining in on conversations, and identifying people to connect. In my position, I am involved in a lot of different departments, and it gives me a unique opportunity to zero in on ways to simplify processes. I love working each day in support of expanding affordable housing and getting more folks into quality housing options.”