CAHEC is proud to partner with the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Educational Foundation again this year to offer $3,500 scholarships to residents living in CAHEC-sponsored properties. In 2024, NAHMA made a tremendous impact in the affordable housing industry, awarding $413,000 in scholarships to students throughout the country. We're excited to offer this opportunity to our residents this year!

Visit the NAHMA Educational Foundation website for information on eligibility requirements and the online application process. To help NAHMA recognize CAHEC applicants, residents must type "CAHEC" beside the name of their apartment community on their application. Applications are due by May 12, 2025. If you'd like to advertise the scholarship to residents, please email Stefanie Lee at slee@cahec.com to request a Resident Flyer.

Written By: Net Friends, an IT Partner of CAHEC

Tax time is upon us, and that means tax phishing scams are in full swing. Recently, one of our clients did a phishing simulation with fake W-2s. An astounding 97% of their company failed the test. Don’t get caught with your guard down: beware of tax season scams.

Let’s explore a few of the common tax phishing tactics used by scammers, along with some helpful tips to protect yourself.

Unverified Request from HR - While your HR or finance teams may request tax information from you, hackers are really skillful at impersonating them with urgent emails.

• Tip: Verify all unexpected requests directly with your HR or finance team. Never click suspicious links or attachments.

IRS Impersonations - It's important to stay vigilant against scams that may appear to be from the IRS, as these can often be quite convincing. Scammers may send you links that seem to lead to official IRS websites or make urgent requests for payments through fake platforms that look familiar. Beware of calls that demand payments, especially in the form of a gift card.

• Tip: The IRS will never contact you via email, text, or social media for personal or financial information.

Tax Refund Scams - Tax refund scams represent a significant threat to personal financial security, often luring individuals with deceptive promises of larger tax refunds. These scams can lead to the theft of sensitive data, paving the way for bank and loan fraud that can have devastating consequences for victims.

• Tip: Be wary of any unsolicited refund communication (even with the IRS logo). Never click links or attachments.

Protect yourself and your data! If you are interested in learning about other tax scams, please read the Net Friends article: Pro-Tips to Avoid Tax Phishing Scams.

Congratulations to the following properties on achieving 100% occupancy:

Southwoods - Greensboro, NC