Better Housing Coalition

This week, we partnered with The Underground Kitchen to provide residents with holiday meals across ten properties. ?? These meals were more than just food—they represented warmth, community, and connection, making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents. ?? Thank you to the volunteers from our community partners, board/committee members, and staff, who made this event a success. From setting up the meals, serving, packaging leftovers, and delivering to residents who couldn’t attend, your help was the heart of this initiative. Together, we shared warmth and holiday cheer with our residents! ?

Our partners at Fulton Bank visited us on our final day at the 23 West Broad office, presenting a generous contribution in support of our mission to expand access to affordable housing across the Greater Richmond Region. Contributions like these have a lasting impact, enabling us to continue making a difference in the community. Thank you, Fulton Bank, for your ongoing commitment to change.

Volunteer Opportunities at BHC Properties Next Week ???? Next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, we’re inviting volunteers to help spread some Thanksgiving cheer by serving meals to our residents. In partnership with The Underground Kitchen, we’ll be providing holiday meals in community spaces across BHC properties.?? Volunteers can help serve meals, package them for residents unable to attend, and deliver meals to those who need them. If you’re available to lend a hand, sign up for a slot here:https://ow.ly/1Ga950U7bsF ??. There are plenty of spots open, and bringing along friends or family is welcome! Your time and support will help make this Thanksgiving season special for our community. ??

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 8th Annual Gingerbread Challenge! This year’s theme, Fairy Tales, Fables, and Folklore, came to life through the creativity of the 17 participating teams, the generous support of our sponsors and attendees, and the dedication of our BHCyp Board. Together, we raised over $60,000 to advance BHC’s mission of providing high-quality homes and empowering residents at every stage of life. Congratulations to our winners: ?? First Place: SPEAR Robotics with Hansel and Gretel ?? Second Place & People’s Choice: UrbanCore Construction with Little Red Riding Hood – Just the Beginning

In honor of Veterans Day, our offices are closed today, November 11, as we recognize the sacrifices and dedication of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a day to reflect on their bravery and commitment to our nation's values. We will resume regular business operations on Tuesday. Thank you for joining us in honoring our veterans. #VeteransDay

ATTN Friends in the Richmond Region - Look how much fun I was having at the Gingerbread House Challenge last year! I look so happy that it made it onto the news. This could be YOU – THIS Sunday (Nov 10)! ?? Join me and other fun folks at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery (Ownby Lane location) for the 8th Annual Gingerbread House Challenge, a festive showdown like no other! Get ready for an afternoon of holiday fun as local businesses, nonprofits, and friend groups bring extremely impressive gingerbread creations to life, inspired by this year’s magical theme: Fairy Tales, Fables, and Folklore ?? It's FREE to attend and there's a small fee to vote, with proceeds going to support Better Housing Coalition's mission to transform lives and communities through affordable, high-quality housing ????. Let’s kick off the holiday season together – the fun starts at 12pm, with winners announced at 5pm! ??? More information at https://lnkd.in/e4i3QxZ #weekendplans #affordablehousing #tistheseason

??Calling all RVA young professionals! Better Housing Coalition Young Professionals (BHCyp) is now accepting applications for 2025! BHCyp is a group of driven young professionals who advocate and help further the Better Housing Coalition mission. BHCyp members meet monthly and engage in service projects and social events that help further BHC’s mission. They’re active on social media, in their communities, and in their professions. This is a Board for the ‘doers’ in our community. If this sounds like you - applications are due December 9 ???. For more info and to access the application, visit ?? https://lnkd.in/gUXnF_S. ?? #BHCyp #YoungProfessionals

FOLKS – that’s right, THIS Sunday! ?? Get ready for the 8th Annual Gingerbread House Challenge, a festive showdown like no other! Join us for an afternoon of holiday fun as local businesses, nonprofits, and friend groups bring their gingerbread creations to life, inspired by this year’s magical theme: Fairy Tales, Fables, and Folklore ?? Every ticket and vote supports our mission to transform lives and communities through affordable, high-quality housing ????. Let’s kick off the holiday season together – we’ll see you there! ??? Check out our video with 12 On Your Side for all the details. ?? #therichmondexperience #gingerbreadchallenge #804events

Dr. Patricia Bonwell from the Virginia Geriatric Education Center and Richard Roadcap, DDS, recently visited Monarch Woods to offer free dental screenings and dental health education for residents aged 65 and older. They also provided referrals to Lucy Corr Dental Clinic, connecting residents in need of dental care with no-cost services if they’re not currently seeing a dental provider. This collaboration between the VCU Virginia Geriatric Education Center, Dr. Roadcap, and community providers like Lucy Corr is vital in bringing essential dental care to seniors with limited income, no private dental insurance, and restricted access to dental services. Pictured with our guests is one of our residents Brenda.

Our fall newsletter just landed in your inbox! ???? Check it out for the latest updates and don’t forget to exercise your right to vote today! ??? https://conta.cc/3YCUaYP #CommunityUpdates #FallNewsletter #Vote