January 2024 Newsletter

At Atlantic Housing, our core values are not just something we post on our website and forget about - we focus on how to apply them every day! One team member that exemplifies our values of Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Investing in Human Capital, and Passion for Service is Delmi Canales, Community Manager at the Cedar Moor Apartments. She was nominated for The AHF Way Award because she trains other managers when needed, is a resilient and loving person, has a lot of patience, and encourages the staff to work as a team. According to one team member, she is transparent and will tell you things exactly as they are.

Here's how Delmi is described by the rest of her team:

"She is task-driven, knowledgeable and willing to help others learn from her experience, works hard at getting things done."

"If you want something done, ask Delmi - tell her you are moving out and she will have someone ready to move in when you leave."

"Her commitment to making Cedar Moor welcoming to the residents is her priority."

Delmi’s character and work ethic are also reflected in multiple Google reviews. One in particular stands out. The resident says,

“I had a rough year starting off, but Delmi is always kind and sensitive to my situation that I could not have asked for a better housing manager. We had come from a house that was literally falling apart and had to be condemned to a home that my boys and I can finally call home. Whenever there was something that needed to be done it was taken care of and even if I needed someone to talk to, Mrs. Delmi was and still is there for me and my family.”

Thank you, Delmi, for showing what it looks like to put the AHF Way in action!

Health Care for the Homeless

The Spring Grove Apartments Management Team has partnered with Health Care for the Homeless to help their clients transition to a permanent apartment home. Community Engagement Associate Tammy Taylor-Jones and Assistant Community Manager Kourtney Moss recently attended a memorial service honoring some of the clients experiencing homelessness who received services and had recently passed away. A mural commemorating those who helped with placement/counseling for the homeless was also revealed at the ceremony.

Award-Winning Teams

Congratulations to Atlantic Housing's Human Resources Department for being chosen as a Finalist for HR Team of the Year Award for Dallas HR Stars! This award recognizes a group of human resources professionals who have exemplified success as a team and have been able to tackle difficult business challenges while enhancing HR performance in the past 12 months. The winner will be announced on February 23 at the HR Stars Gala. 

Scholarship Applications

Due Feb 1

We're accepting AHF scholarship applications through February 1! Our committee looks forward to reviewing the many applications we've received from promising students. We will announce both academic and housing awards this spring!

It is with great sadness that Atlantic Housing Foundation announces the passing of longtime friend and founding trustee, Rich Whaley. Rich was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer just days before his passing on January 13, 2024, at the age of 79. Over the course of his 45+ years in real estate, Rich was passionate about promoting and preserving quality affordable housing and related services for low and moderate-income families. He served on the Atlantic Housing Foundation (AHF) Board for nearly 25 years.

Do you have a story about Atlantic Housing's impact in your life or community? Tell us about it at communications@atlantichousing.org. We'd love to feature your story in an upcoming newsletter.