Newsbriefs l May 2023
Developing Affordable Homes & Helping Communities Thrive Since 1975
AHC Cuts the Ribbon on New Arlington Community
We're excited to officially add 77 beautiful homes to the community at The Terraces at Arlington View. This new building more than doubles the number of affordable homes available at the previous building. Local community members, government officials, and residents th to move into their new homes joined the festivities.

The Terraces offers 15 hard-to-find three-bedroom apartments and eight fully ADA-accessible units. And the whole building meets Universal Design standards. This sustainable building also has 190 solar panels on the roof, an extensive green roof to support stormwater management, EV charging station in the garage, and more. And The Terraces is AHC's First Energy Star Certified building in Virginia!
Students Announce Plans During CCR's Annual College Signing Day
AHC Inc.'s College and Career Readiness (CCR) program hosted its college signing day on May 5. Students proudly announced their college plans and showcased new T-shirts for their chosen colleges.

This year, the CCR program included 37 high school seniors and 32 juniors from lower-income homes. The students received acceptance from 156 out of the 257 schools they applied to and $13.3 million in gift aid and scholarships from those schools. Many students are the first generation in their families to reach this educational milestone.

“This kind of success is only possible when the entire community comes together to work for something they all believe in – providing access to resources for our students to achieve their dreams,” said CCR Manager, Gabriela Segovia.
AHC and Arlington County Police Connect on Multi-Tiered Tutoring Program to Support Youth
AHC Inc., the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD), and the Life Enrichment Center have partnered to provide literacy tutoring to elementary-aged students at AHC's Gates of Ballston after-school program. The tutoring program is part of a three-tiered approach between AHC and ACPD's Community Engagement Division to support positive youth development through education and relationship building and enhances the longstanding collaboration between AHC and ACPD.

"Our partnership with ACPD proactively works towards AHC's mission of using education and social services to help residents build more stable and successful lives," says Paul Bernard, President & CEO of AHC Inc. "We are grateful for the partnership with ACPD and the Life Enrichment Center to bring impactful educational programming to the youth at our AHC communities."
AHC in Action
Intern Insights Help Fuel AHC 
Maya Stanley (left) and Karishma Suryaneni (right) joined AHC as part of their business management master’s program at George Mason University.

Read more about AHC’s recent interns and how they’re providing valuable support for our programs and mission.
Help Give Graduation Gift Bags
AHC will celebrate the 40 high school seniors in its College and Career Readiness program soon. You can help with the celebration by donating a gift bag with supplies the students will need in college — see suggestions and details on Sign-up Genius.
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Earth Day Community Clean Up
In celebration of Earth Day 🌎, AHC staff teamed up with Harbor Group Management Company and residents to host a Community Clean-Up Day at Apex Apartments.

We had a great time bringing everyone together to help keep our community clean and enjoyable.
News Nuggets

  • AHC President & CEO Paul Bernard recently joined the Virginia Housing Rental Advisory Council. He also joined a popular panel at the Affordable Housing Conference in Montgomery County.
  • AHC VP of Real Estate Development Alan Goldstein also was on a panel at Bisnow's DMV Affordable Housing Summit.
  • HAND recently released its latest Housing Indicator Tool (HIT). HIT tracks local efforts to produce affordable housing in jurisdictions throughout the Capital and Baltimore regions. Check the online tool!
Help Make This Summer One to Remember
Your continued support will help our youngest residents who count on AHC Summer Camp to make learning fun. Please help by making a special gift today.

If you know a teenager looking for something fun to do this summer, encourage them to volunteer with AHC’s summer camps for elementary school students. Find details and sign up online.