Remembering Patricia McGrady

December 1935 - October 2022

Pat McGrady in 2017, photography by Julie Gould. 

Pat McGrady was a tireless and compassionate advocate for affordable housing, former member of the APAH Board of Directors and Resident Services Committee, active member of the Community Resources and Relations Committee, former APAH resident, friend, and mentor.

Pat’s steadfast commitment to our low-income neighbors, especially vulnerable populations such as senior citizens, remains an inspiration to us who will continue her work and honor her legacy.

Pat spoke at the Oakwood Senior groundbreaking in 2021. 

Celebrate Home!, APAH's Annual Benefit

Celebrate Home!, APAH's annual benefit, is critical in funding our resident services program. We look forward to seeing our community of supporters on November 1st!

This year's event is one you won’t want to miss – we’re pleased to honor David Bowers, VP of the Mid-Atlantic Market & Sr. Advisor, Faith-Based Development Initiative at Enterprise Community Partners. And our venue is the Capital One Hall in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Support our mission and buy tickets today.

Loudoun View Senior Leasing Up Quickly 

Elizabeth J., a new Loudoun View resident on move-in day. 

Loudoun View Senior, APAH’s first property in Loudoun County and first senior property, has been leasing up quickly since receiving certificate of occupancy in late August.

Resident Services Coordinator, Kelley Vallecillo, has already led multiple programs to support our newest residents, covering areas such as health, wellness, and financial stability.

Why I Can't Afford to Live Where I Grew Up

Gabby Birenbaum, an Arlington native, wrote a compelling piece detailing her experience growing up in Arlington, in light of  the County's zoning regulations and the Missing Middle Housing study. 

Meet Elizabeth J., Loudoun View Resident

"I was born in India, but I raised my family in the DMV area and San Francisco. I lived in Seattle when my children were starting their families, and I helped raise my grandkids.

It’s beautiful here at Loudoun View. I appreciate all the amenities in my unit – the washer/dryer, dish washer, and garbage disposal. I am glad to be here in Loudoun County."

Latino College Access Night

APAH's first Latino College Access Night was held in October at Columbia Hills.

APAH has partnered with Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN) to support Latino-Hispanic families' access to higher education. 

Throughout the program, we will cover topics such as financial aid, college applications, networking, resume building, as well as college tours starting with George Mason University in November! 

Policy Highlight - Increasing Housing Production 

APAH, Virginia Apartment Management Association, and Senator Kaine staff. 

APAH, Up for Growth, and Virginia Apartment Management Association met with Senator Tim Kaine’s office to discuss the need to boost housing production. 

During the discussion, APAH described its development experience in Northern Virginia, where zoning for multifamily housing is critical for building more affordable housing.

Two Ways to Support APAH Residents this Holiday Season

Holiday Magic Toy Drive

This holiday season, please help APAH residents experience the magic of the holidays. Support Holiday Magic by donating toys and gift cards, buying from select online registries, or donating to our Holiday Gift Fund.

Donations will be accepted through December 9th. 

2022 Dominion Guild Merry Market

APAH is a nonprofit beneficiary of Dominion Guild's 2022 Merry Market, which will be held on November 15th and 16th. Shop at the market to support local nonprofits and APAH residents! 

APAH President & CEO, Carmen Romero, is featured at #14 on the Washington Business Journal's Power 100 list.

Congrats to the class of 2022, and thank you for recognizing Carmen's leadership and work to provide quality affordable homes throughout the region.

"In a region perennially wracked by a high cost of living, APAH presently has 2,300 units that house more than 4,000 people, and another 1,400 in the works..."

Be a part of APAH's mission to provide stable homes for all members of our community. 

Hospitality Host

"Celebrate Community" Sponsor

"Celebrate Virtually" Sponsor

"Cheers!" Sponsor

"Resident Champion" Sponsor

"Welcome Home" Sponsor

Grand Sponsors

George and Sue Covucci

Titanium Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

* Advanced Project Management 

* Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

* Antunovich Associates, Inc.

* Rita Bamberger

* CBRE

* Clark Construction

* DAVIS Construction

* Dweck Properties

* Enterprise Community Partners

* Fidelity National Title Insurance Company - DC National Commercial Services

* Harkins Builders

* HITT Contracting, Inc

* Nina Janopaul and Bart Naylor

* Kettler

* Liechty McGinnis Berryman Bowen

* McGuire Woods LLP

* Carmen and Tobin Romero

* Robert and Tobi Rozen

* Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, P.C.

* John and Morgan Ziegenhein

Silver Sponsors

* Atlantic Union Bank

* Bean Kinney & Korman, P.C.

* Matt and Ilona Birenbaum

* Bohler Engineering

* Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

* Jeanne Broyhill

* Claude Moore Charitable Foundation

* ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC

* Ehlert Bryan, Inc.

* EJO Solutions

* Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

* Jennifer Ferrigno

* Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc.

* Chris Gordon 

* Gorove Slade Associates, Inc.

* Julie Gould

* Greenstein DeLorme & Luchs, P.C.

* Jay and Maureen Harris

* Paul and Caroline Holland

* Hoffman & Associates

* Integrity National Corporation

* Iron Point Partners

* Brian and Olivia Kane

* Amit and Phyllis Kulkarni

* McCaffery Interests, Inc.

* Mill Creek Residential

* John and Christine Milliken

* Park Hotels & Resorts

* Penzance

* RCM&D

* REalta Group

* Rockefeller Group Development Corporation

* Jeremy and Kristin Sain

* Silverman Thompson Slutkin White

* Mark Silverwood

* St. Mary's Episcopal Church

* Summit Engineers, Inc. 

* The Holladay Corporation

* Toole Katz & Roemersma, LLP

* UHY Advisors

* United Bank

* Robert and Christine Van Kirk

* Andrew and Susan VanHorn

* VIKA Virginia

* Virginia Partners Bank

* Walter L. Phillips, Inc.

* WhiteSky Communications

* Womble Bond Dickinson

* Kevin and Brittany Yam

* ZGF Architects

Bronze Sponsors

* Richard and Joice Anderson

* Arent Fox Schiff, LLP

* Robert Atkinson and Lisa Pogue

* Ballard Spahr, LLP

* Ed Halaburt

* Ballston Business Improvement District

* Bergmann's Inc.

* BKV Group DC

* Blackfin Real Estate Investors, LLC

* Jessica Bloomfield

* Bowie & Jensen, LLC

* Corenic Construction

* Ronya Corey

* Cunningham Quill Architects

* DCS Design

* Dorchester Apartments & Towers by Lola C. Reinsch; Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation

* Krista Dorrian

* Elm Street Development, Inc.

* Enterprise Realty Services

* Eric Colbert + Associates, PC

* Susan Etherton

* Farms & Acreage,Inc.

* Floors Etc.

* Dr. Loren Friedman and Ms. Patricia Rodriguez

* Alexander Gilbert

* Goodwin House, Inc.

* Mary H. and Patrick Hynes

* Rich and Wendy Jordan

* Joseph Browne Development Associates

* Dolores Leckey

* LSG Landscape Architecture

* Macerich

* Macris Hendricks & Glascock (MHG)

* Ross McWilliams

* Sarah Moore, LPC - Women's Counseling

* National Landing Business Improvement District

* Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

* Tina Papamichael

* Piedmont Office Realty Trust

* Frank and Cynthia Poli

* Nancy Rase

* Realty Management Services, Inc.

* Buzz Roberts

* Rosslyn BID

* Pamela Rothenberg

* Rotondo Environmental Solutions, LLC

* LaTasha Rowe

* John Sheridan

* Starry Internet 

* Jean Sweeney

* Tannia Talento

* Virginia Community Capital

* Washington REIT

Come join one of the best places to work in Arlington!

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.

And in the news: 

ULI Announces Winners for the 2022 Jack Kemp, Terwilliger Center Awards

APAH's Queens Court was a recipient of the Terwilliger Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing. 

New Alliance to Replace Tysons Partnership, Convene More Than Just Business Leaders to Guide Area's Future

Carmen Romero serves on the Board of the Alliance.

Dominion Guild's 2022 Merry Market

Read more about the market, which will benefit APAH and other local nonprofits, on ArlNow's website. 

The Washington Business Journal's Power 100 class of 2022

Carmen Romero is featured at #14 on the Power 100 list. 

APAH Receives Best Places to Work Award from Arlington Magazine

Garrett Jackson, Director of Resource Development and Communications noted, “As a small but growing organization, there is tremendous opportunity for employees to grow their careers with us.”

FCRHA Receives National Recognition for Creative Efforts to Close the Housing Gap

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay noted, "To accomplish this takes an all-of-the-above approach which is why we're proud to work with our partners at APAH and Amazon to find create and innovative ways to grow our affordable housing stock.