Beacon Development Group

Beacon Development Group is proud to have participated in the Housing Development Internship Program for the past four years. In this month's blog, we spotlight our ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of leaders in affordable housing while fostering a sense of community through hands-on involvement in impactful, community-facing projects. This blog highlights the experiences of key individuals who embody our mission: ??? Beth Boram, Director of Development, who oversees our internship program and is passionate about mentoring the leaders of tomorrow. ??? Amar Halaweh, a 2022 HDIP intern, who has since returned as a Housing Associate, demonstrating the program's long-term impact on career development. ??? Ethan Cano, our current 2024 HDIP intern, who is gaining invaluable experience in the affordable housing sector. By investing in people and creating opportunities for growth, we are helping build a future where affordable housing thrives and community leadership flourishes. https://lnkd.in/g9cT7TNq #AffordableHousing #CommunityLeadership #InternshipProgram #FutureLeaders #BeaconDevelopmentGroup #HDIP

Introducing Tahoma Place: A New Affordable Housing Community in Tacoma, WA Beacon Development Group is excited to announce the opening of Tahoma Place, a newly developed affordable housing community in Tacoma, Washington, in partnership with the Korean Women’s Association (KWA). This six-story, 88-unit apartment building offers a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments designed to provide safe and affordable housing for seniors and veterans. Of the 88 units, 20 are designated as HUD-assisted for seniors aged 62 and older who are experiencing homelessness. The community includes 48 studio apartments, 39 one-bedroom units, and one two-bedroom apartment, offering a range of living options to meet the needs of the residents. To read the whole blog, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gxjA3Gtm

Construction completed at Morgan Hill Senior Housing HumanGood is excited to celebrate the recent completion of Morgan Hill Senior Housing, a 62+ affordable community located in Morgan Hill, California. In partnership with Sunnyvale Life, Inc., this community is our second project collaboration in the South Bay Area to provide quality, accessible homes for older adults, including those with disabilities. The three-story building consists of 81 one-bedroom apartments with contemporary finishes and a beautifully landscaped courtyard with a meditation court, raised planters and a grilling area. “We are grateful for the unified efforts in the creation of Morgan Hill Senior Housing,” said Kendra Roberts, Vice President of Operations at HumanGood. “This showcases an exemplary model of community collaboration in supporting residents to live their best lives. The community also partnered with Santa Clara Health Plan (SCHP), a community-focused health plan committed to improving health and wellness. Morgan Hill Senior Housing has 14 apartments reserved for residents with special needs who are transitioning from skilled nursing to independent living.

Beacon is proud to announce the 50% completion for 3 Washington projects with 3 different sponsors! Korean Womens Association's Tacoma project, Shiloh Baptist Church’s 13th and I Street projects, and El Centro de la Raza’s Four Amigos project are all halfway done! ?? Korean Women’s Association will provide 87 units of affordable housing project for low-income seniors with affirmative marketing towards AAPI seniors. This project includes a 1,200 square foot learning center where residents and community members can benefit from the programming offered by KWA. ?? Shiloh Baptist Church’s 13th and I Street project consists of two building which in total offer 60 one- and two-bedroom units for residents making 30%-50% of area median income. The project offers on-site services such as GED, financial literacy, parenting, 12-step, and afterschool/homework help to residents. ?? And El Centro de la Raza’s Four Amigos Beloved Community will provide 87 units of affordable housing for families. The site will house a bilingual early childhood education program and classrooms, an office for Consejo Counselling and Referral Services, and a new home for the Church of Hope. Stay tuned for their completions and grand openings in late 2024 and early 2025!

Things are taking shape at The Four Amigos – Beloved Community project in Columbia City, Washington for project partners El Centro de la Raza. We now have a complete building structure! ??? Our team is making their way through exterior weather barrier, scaffolding installation, and cladding with roofing installation throughout March, and remain on track for completion towards the end of 2024. Also, we want to give a big thank you to our project site neighbors for their patience and understanding. Their vigilance in watching over our property and informing us of any issues they notice has been so helpful - we appreciate you!