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Achieving their Dreams:
Latino College Access Club Breaks Down Barriers for Students
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In 2023, students and their families met with Dr. Becerra (center), President of Marymount University. | |
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When APAH and the Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN) partnered in the fall of 2022 to launch the Latino College Access Club, there was one goal in mind:
Provide Latino students with information, expert advice, and ongoing support to help them pursue higher education, trade school, or another goal beyond secondary education.
Breaking down barriers that students face is difficult; but with caring and knowledgeable partners like Lyons Sanchezconcha of VALHEN and Dr. Becerra, President of Marymount University, students can make their educational dreams a reality.
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Lyons Sanchezconcha overviews the college application process with students. | |
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Must Watch Video:
Truist Highlights Work with APAH
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Truist, a trusted APAH partner, recently released a client success story about APAH and Central United Methodist Church's Ballston Station project. Upon completion, the project will provide 144 affordable homes in Arlington County. | |
We need your help! As students and families enjoy summer break, APAH is collecting donations for our Ready to Learn Drive, which provides youth with school supplies for the upcoming year. | |
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Mitch Crispell, Director of Real Estate at APAH, was recently selected to serve on an Urban Land Institute (ULI) Technical Assistance Panel (TAP).
The panel issued recommendations for the future of the Grant Building, a deteriorating, 100-year-old federal building in Washington D.C. The building is co-located on the campus of the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) and is an important element of D.C.’s cultural landscape.
Mitch assessed the financial feasibility of potential options and provided a case study of APAH’s Terwilliger Place, which maintains a 50% veteran preference. At conclusion, the panel recommended rehabilitating the Grant Building to create affordable housing for veterans.
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Construction Update:
The Arna Valley View and Marbella Rehab Project
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Construction is well underway at APAH’s Marbella and Arna Valley View apartments in Arlington. The rehabilitation project will upgrade and preserve the long-term affordability of 163 units and renovate common areas for residents.
“APAH is proud to reinvest in our communities, especially those that are aging,” says Mike Chiappa, Senior VP of Real Estate. “Of course, residents enjoy newly-renovated homes and upgraded community spaces, plus the project ensures that we can continue to provide affordable homes in the long run.”
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In 2022, APAH announced transformational gifts from Tim and Diane Naughton and AvalonBay Communities that catalyzed the Next Generation Fund.
The Next Generation Fund aims to provide APAH families with cradle-to-career programming and support. The recently-released report outlines program highlights and participation. We are thankful for our donors' generosity.
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It's Mental Health Awareness Month! | |
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Health and Wellness is a key pillar of APAH’s resident services model, and we have been expanding mental health support for residents in a variety of ways.
From free psychotherapy sessions with art therapist, Hannah Bowen, to Kokedama workshops, a form of Japanese garden art, programs have been overwhelmingly well-received.
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Ringing the APAH Gong:
Stay Tuned for an Exciting Real Estate Update
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The APAH team has a tradition of ringing a gong in the office to celebrate project milestones... and we got a major update!
Stay tuned for a special announcement about APAH's continued growth.
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This year at Celebrate Home!, we are pleased to honor Heather Raspberry, Executive Director of the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND).
Through education, engagement, and regional advocacy, HAND strengthens the capacity of its members who share a commitment to creating more equitable communities anchored by affordable housing.
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Carmen Romero, APAH's President and CEO, was featured on the Real Estate Shop Podcast this month, where she discussed APAH's mission, portfolio, her vision for the organization, and more.
Thank you to hosts Steve Lawrence, Founder of SDL Real Estate Consulting, and Curvin Leatham, CEO of AreaProbe.
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Carmen Romero accepted the “Developer of the Year” award from the Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County, MD.
The regional need for affordable housing is great, and APAH is honored to be a part of the solution to ensure that everyone has a place to call home.
Left to right: Garrett Jackson, Nancy Rase (APAH Board), Carmen Romero, Keiva Dennis (APAH Board), Brian Goggin, and Charles Sims.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2023! This month, three APAH staff completed leadership development programs:
Mitch Crispell (left), Director of Real Estate, Leadership Fairfax Class of '23.
Garrett Jackson (middle), Director of Resource Development and Communications, Leadership Arlington Class of '23.
Charles Sims (right), Director of Real Estate, Leadership Montgomery Class of '23.
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Carmen Romero participated in the panel, The Executive Outlook: Development and Site-Selection for DMV Affordable Housing, at BisNow's DMV Affordable Housing Summit. | |
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Come join one of the best places to work in Arlington! | |
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Our team here is growing and we know there are talented candidates out there. If that's you - or someone you know - job descriptions for our current vacancies are posted online.
Come join us.
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