Wesley Housing

Before you step away this week to give thanks with friends and family, we invite you to give back. You can be a vital part of our #GivingTuesday campaign: lnkd.in/g3BMKqKh. A donation of any size, even just $5, can make a significant difference in the lives of our residents this holiday season.

Our new construction camera is rolling at One Hawaii, capturing the hustle and bustle of our growing community in DC! Watching the footage reminds us of Richard Scarry's Busytown – with all the cranes, trucks and workers moving in perfect harmony to create a place where people will thrive. Check out the live footage here: https://bit.ly/4fLTffT. #BuildingUp #Busytown #DC #ConstructionCamera #AffordableHousing DAVIS CONSTRUCTION | Bonstra l Haresign ARCHITECTS | VIKA Capitol, LLC

Last week, our President/CEO Kamilah McAfee shared some exciting news at our 50th anniversary celebration - we are merging with Virginia United Methodist Housing Development Corporation! The addition of their 34 properties will nearly double our existing portfolio and expand our footprint across the Commonwealth of Virginia for the first time. Read the full press release here: bit.ly/415WABT.

There was no playbook for affordable housing climate risk reduction, so we created one. Now with the help of our partners, we’re turning decades of best practices into regional strategies that multifamily owners and operators can use to protect their portfolios. Go behind the scenes of our latest training with insights from Joshua Saks from Georgetown Climate Center, Ali Khademian from Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP), Judith Cabelli from Wesley Housing and our very own Krista Egger. Learn more about what we’re doing to ensure no community is left behind in the energy transition:

We’re 14 days away from the biggest giving day of the year - #GivingTuesday, December 3, 2024. You can give as early as today! All donations from Holiday Help November 19 – December 3 will go towards our #GivingTuesday initiative, providing material assistance items and holiday cheer for 600+ Wesley Housing residents: https://lnkd.in/g3BMKqKh

Yesterday we discussed the importance of adopting a value of inclusion so that all communities will be inclusive of all residents. For many years, all LIHTC allocations across Virginia have included a 10% priority preference state mandate for individuals with development disabilities and severe mental illness at each property. Therefore, it is more important than ever to adopt this value of inclusion so we move from mandate to truly inclusive housing for all residents in every community. This inclusion starts with intentionally adopting the value of inclusion at an organizational level of each organization and then implementating that intentionality through the real estate development team and every other department. What a privilege to present on this topic and engage with the attendees in collaboration with our essential community partner, Margot Greenlee, Executive Director of Our Stomping Ground, in a session moderated by Ara Mendoza of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, at the 2024 Virginia Housing Governor’s Conference, spotlighting Wesley Housing’s beautiful The Waypoint at Fairlington as our OSG and Fairlington Presbyterian Church faith community partnership example. #VAGHC #Inclusion #HousingJustice #Equity #AffordableHousing

Wesley Housing, Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC), and True Ground Housing Partners joined forces on November 9 to host a community health fair at the Lubber Run Community Center in Arlington. The event featured free health services like HIV testing, substance use recovery support, and wellness activities like DIY stress ball workshops and pumpkin painting. We’re proud to work alongside AHC and True Ground to build not just housing, but a thriving, healthy future for our neighbors. Thank you to the many partners who came together to deliver these resources to the community! Read more at: https://bit.ly/4et6rVv. #HealthFair #HealthandHousing #CommunityImpact Photo Credit: Edward Underwood Photography and AHC

Thanks to ACT’s Fund for Racial Equity, local organizations are advancing housing equity in Alexandria. From affordable housing initiatives to support for renters' rights, these grants are dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and promoting safe, stable housing for all. We’re proud to support efforts that uplift our community and create equitable opportunities in housing access. Learn more about ACT’s commitment to fighting racial injustice and fostering inclusive neighborhoods in Alexandria: https://lnkd.in/ejzEwHT7 Carpenter's Shelter Friends of Guest House Wesley Housing Tenants and Workers United - Inquilinos y Trabajadores Unidos #ACTforAlexandria #ACTforAlex #AlexandriaVA #ChangeMakers #TogetherWeCan #AlexandriaGives #EmpowerAlexandria #RacialEquity #HousingForAll #FundForRacialEquity

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded 48 organizations $246.4 million for the development of affordable housing and community facilities serving low-income families and communities that need additional investment. Among the recipients, Wesley Housing, was awarded $3.75 million through the fiscal year 2024 round of the Capital Magnet Fund (CMF). Read more in the full press release: bit.ly/3YqyNd5.

Celebrating community and legacy at Coppermine Place! Residents came together to share dishes that represent their diverse backgrounds, showcasing not only their culinary heritage but also the stories and journeys that shape their lives. With beautiful clothing and lively karaoke, it was a wonderful day of connection, sharing, and celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures that make our communities so special. #WesleyHousing50 #CelebratingtheLegacyofOurPast #InspiringHopeforOurFuture #Community #CulturalCelebration #Diversity #Inclusion