Year-End Wrap-Up from AHC Inc. News from AHC Inc. l December 2020 Developing affordable homes and helping communities thrive since 1975. Click Here to Watch AHC's Holiday Message to YOU! A Year of Challenges, Community and Commitment 2020 was a year of challenges, commitment and community. The pandemic took center stage - disrupting the world as we knew it and disproportionately affecting the low-income families we serve. As the pandemic took hold last spring, AHC jumped into action to help residents stay housed and keep food on their tables. To provide housing stability, AHC Inc. and AHC Management paused evictions and late fees early in the pandemic. We recently extended the program through March 31 for households struggling due to COVID-19. Our entire Resident Services team pivoted to help residents access critical resources to meet essential needs. To date, our staff has helped residents access $1.9 million in rent assistance. As the need for food skyrocketed, AHC’s Resident Services quadrupled our food distribution sites from six to 24 and worked with more than two dozen community partners to provide groceries, meals and fresh produce to more than 2,250 households. Thanks to generous community and individual donations, we also delivered 3,000 gift cards for groceries and basic needs. A generous and committed crew of volunteers – both our own residents and community members – helped support these critical programs. We are deeply grateful for the dedication of our front-line staff members, the support from the communities we serve, and the many volunteers, donors and partners who remain so generously committed to our residents. Thank you all. Watch Video on AHC's pandemic response 2020 By the Numbers We are proud to share 10 of our top 2020 accomplishments. $2.03M IN COMPETITIVE TAX CREDITS from Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) to redevelop Arlington View Terrace. The tax credits will generate $19M in tax credit equity. Read more. $1.9M IN RENT ASSISTANCE provided to AHC residents thanks to our Resident Services team. $1.2M IN SCHOLARSHIPS earned by 31 AHC high school seniors – all first-generation college students. Read more. 960 BACKPACKS distributed in Arlington, Baltimore, and Fairfax Counties. 594 APARTMENTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, including The Spire in Alexandria, The Apex in Arlington, and renovation at Key Boulevard in Arlington, and Greenspring Overlook in Baltimore. 400 BOOKS DISTRIBUTED to students in Arlington and Baltimore 342 SOLAR PANELS installed at The Apex, which makes it the largest solar panel installation on a multifamily building in Northern Virginia. Read more. 260+ VOLUNTEERS continued to tutor and mentor 200+ AHC students virtually. 200 NEW APARTMENTS IN SILVER SPRING – our first new construction project in Silver Spring, a partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Interfaith Works, won approval in Montgomery County. 12 SOLD HOMES, which completes AHC’s full-block restoration project in Baltimore. Celebrating Some of 2020's Bright Spots BUILDING AWARDS The Apex received an Excellence in Construction Award from ABC Metro Washington along with Harkins Construction. Watch video about Apex development. The Urban Land Institute recognized St. James Plaza with its 2020 Excellence in Affordable Housing award. Read more. INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS Walter D. Webdale, AHC's President & CEO, was named "Man of the Year" by the Inter-Service Club Council, which represents all the Arlington, VA service clubs. Read more. Carlton Miller, AHC's Vice President, Construction, celebrated his 40th anniversary with AHC Inc.! Norma Hernandez, Resident Services Manager, was honored by the Arlington Community Foundation as a Safety Net Frontine Worker for her work helping residents during the pandemic. Read more. Hanh Nguyen, a 30-year AHC veteran, was honored with the Volunteer Arlington Lifetime of Service Award. Read more. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION Huge thanks to the more than 400 volunteers who generously give their time and talents to our education programs each year. In 2020, we celebrated 23 amazing individuals who have volunteered for five and 10 years. Read more. Watch video about AHC volunteers In Case You Missed It - Watch Here AHC Featured on Good Morning America! AHC's Resident Services programs received national attention on Good Morning America this fall. During the spot, Amazon surprised us with a generous $25,000 gift! Watch Here. Flip the Switch Watch us "Flip the Switch" on the solar panels at The Apex. Watch Here. Happy Holidays from AHC! From all of us at AHC... Warm wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season and New Year! Watch Here. Together, we can continue to make a true difference for neighbors in need: Give to the AHC Holiday Fund Drive Keep AHC vital services and year-round education programs going! Click here. Give to the AHC Emergency Response Fund Help residents suffering hardships as a result of the pandemic. Click here. AHC Inc. | 703-486-0626 | 2230 N Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201 | www.ahcinc.org l DONATE NOW! ‌ ‌ ‌ AHC Inc. | 2230 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!