Community Services Update

September 2023

September doesn't always mean cool weather, but it does tell us the school year is in full swing. And school days call for school supplies! Atlantic Housing Management teams at multiple properties partnered with local organizations to ensure their young residents have what they need for a successful year! See highlights from some of our back to school bashes below.

The Waters at Sunrise team prepared backpacks with school supplies and gave them out to the kids along with some food and snacks. Community Manager Joann LaTorre said, "We had a very fun event, and all the kids and parents were so excited!"

The Brentwood Crossing team worked with a local church to distribute backpacks for students who were headed back to school.

Windover Oaks offered resident prizes, free kids' haircuts, food, and school supplies!

Quail Ridge Community Manager Sebera Roman said, "We had a huge turn out - we had Fort Worth Police Department, East Division Library, Verizon Wireless, and Uplift Elementary come out for the event. Special thanks to Officer Chavez and our vendors for getting us over 100 backpacks for residents in need!"

From Meet & Greet to Mentoring Program

Crystal Alexander, Community Engagement Associate at the Waters at St. James Apartments, coordinated an on-site meet and greet with Cyrus Birch, a stunt performer who played the role of an African warrior in the film Black Panther. He shared his life story of growing up in Charleston, and he is now offering a mentorship program called Roses in Concrete to encourage middle school and high school students to reach their full potential.

"Cyrus has donated his time and resources...what a blessing and huge investment in our kids! He has a curriculum based program, and we are just getting it up and running for the first week - big success!" Crystal said. Atlantic Housing is all about community transformation, and we look forward to seeing the impact of this on-site partnership.

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