HDC MidAtlantic

Last month, HDC was proud to participate in the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Multifamily Affordable Housing Conference. Members of HDC’s Resident Services and Property Management team presented several workshops, including Centering Residents to Support Wellbeing, Elevating Resident Voices Through Community Meetings, and Going Beyond my Perspective and Understanding Trauma Informed Service Delivery. At HDC, we know that living in one of our communities is a choice. Our residents have the power to make choices about their future. HDC aims to treat every resident with compassion, respect and without judgment. A safe place to call home is a cornerstone for household stability and growth, where residents can experience joy and feel hopeful about tomorrow. Opportunities like the PHFA Multifamily Affordable Housing Conference are a great opportunity to share expertise, gain insight, and learn more from high-quality housing organizations from across the Commonwealth. Thank you to PHFA for hosting, and to all organizations who participated and presented! #affordablehousing #strongcommunities #empoweredresidents #residentservices #equity #collaboration

We are thrilled to have the fourth #supplierdiversity roundtable discussion this week, engaging general contractors, architects, and professional service partners in a roundtable discussion. We cannot do the work of creating #economicopportunity for small, minority-owned, women-owned, and special designations alone. The collective commitment we all have is what's necessary to promote equity and make change in the communities we work in. As proponents of economic opportunities in the construction, design, and architectural fields, we all share a commitment to advancing equity through increased contracting with small and diverse-owned businesses. Special thanks to KMA Design Studio for hosting this roundtable discussion, Gopi Patel of PSquared Consulting Engineers and Ryan Sanders of RB Development for guest speaking, and Conshy Girls Restaurant Group for catering. Thank you to ALL members for your participation and commitment to this work: LMH Strategies, Inc. Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc., Construction Services EGStoltzfus Architectural Concepts, PC Benchmark Construction Company JEM Group, LLC - Construction Services Stevens & Lee @abckeystone @disabatino-ventures Tippetts/Weaver Architects #affordablehousing #strongcommunities #mbe #wbe #equity #RacialEquity Housing Partnership Network NeighborWorks America Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

HDC is thrilled to be awarded $1 million in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding for the rehabilitation of four communities in #Luzerne and #Lackawanna County. These communities, which include Saint Catherine Manor Apartments in #Scranton, Saint John Apartments in #WilkesBarre, Saint Thomas Court Apartments in #Hazleton, and Saint Vincent Apartments in #Plymouth, will be receiving renovations and capital improvements in the amount of $15.7 million to preserve affordability as a part of this multi-year rehabilitation. A total of 123 apartments will be updated during this rehabilitation, 84 of which are Senior Occupancy, and 39 General Occupancy.   HDC is proud to be counted among the 322 recipients receiving a total of $64.8 million, that will be utilized across 67 counties and support housing and community development initiatives. PHARE, in combination with other resources, provides a unique opportunity to impact tens of thousands of Pennsylvania families in a fundamental and positive way – by helping them access safe and affordable housing while creating employment and expanding our economy. Thank you Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency , The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Luzerne and Lackawanna County, and City of Scranton, for your continued support in the preservation of affordable housing in the region, and across the #Commonwealth. #affordablehousing #strongcommunities #PHARE #rehabilitation #preservation NeighborWorks America

At HDC, we're on a mission to build a better tomorrow, and we know we can’t do it alone. We believe in working collaboratively with partners across our footprint to expand housing access, work alongside residents, and advance equity. Thank you to First Commonwealth Bank, for supporting The Apartments at College Avenue through the Neighborhood Assistance Program of the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development! Our mission of making a safe, welcome, affordable place to call home open to everyone cannot be achieved without partners like you! #AffordableHousing #strongcommunities #partnership #nap

HDC is happy to join in celebrating #NeighborWorksWeek, highlighting the critical work that NeighborWorks America does for affordable housing organizations like HDC across the country. HDC is a proud charter member of NeighborWorks America, a network of nearly 250 nonprofit organizations that work together to create affordable housing, support residents, and strengthen communities. At HDC, we believe in working at every level to foster equitable housing options where people have choice and power in determining their future. Together, we are using our voices and actions to affect positive, meaningful change. Last week, Staff from U.S. Senator John Fetterman joined HDC MidAtlantic and Landis Communities to tour our planned affordable senior housing community, Cornerstone Apartments at 6th and Chestnut, an #adaptivereuse of a long-term vacant and obsolete engineering building, located in the city of #ReadingPA. This transformative development will create 46 high-quality affordable apartments for seniors over the age of 62 through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, pending a successful #LIHTC award. Thank you, Madeleine Marr, Sabrina A. McLaughlin-Willinsky, and Olivia Reneau, for taking the time to visit us and for your continued advocacy at the federal level that helps us achieve our mission, build capacity, and get things done in the Commonwealth. Without the support of NeighborWorks America and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, proposed affordable housing communities like Cornerstone Apartments would not be possible. Thank you, Senator John Fetterman for your leadership and support of these programs. #AffordableHousing #strongcommunities #LIHTC #advocacy National NeighborWorks Association Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition

HDC is happy to join in celebrating #NeighborWorksWeek, highlighting the critical work that NeighborWorks America does for affordable housing organizations like HDC across the country. HDC is a proud charter member of NeighborWorks America, a network of nearly 250 nonprofit organizations that work together to create affordable housing, support residents, and strengthen communities. HDC is also a member of the NeighborWorks Association of Pennsylvania, a state-wide network of chartered organizations dedicated to creating equitable housing options and improving the quality of life across the Commonwealth. This association, which includes Arbor Housing and Development, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC), HACE , PathStone Corporation, and NHS Greater Berks, leverages our collective strengths to advocate for policy changes at state and local levels. Thank you to all NeighborWorks members for your collaboration as we work together to build strong communities across the country! #affordablehousing #strongcommunities #NWweek #empoweringcommunities #neighborworksweek #collaboration #partnership

HDC is happy to join in celebrating #NeighborWorksWeek, highlighting the critical work that NeighborWorks America does for affordable housing organizations like HDC across the country. HDC is a proud charter member of NeighborWorks America, a network of nearly 250 nonprofit organizations that work together to create affordable housing, support residents, and strengthen communities. Our top priority is the safety of staff and residents. HDC prioritized a comprehensive safety assessment at each of our 72 affordable housing communities to identify necessary upgrades. HDC was graciously awarded $16,000 from NeighorWorks to support these upgrades including the installation of cameras, panic buttons, and door barricades. Thank you to NeighborWorks, for supporting work being done around safety for both residents and staff. We could not do the work of ensuring everyone has a safe, welcoming, affordable place to call home without your support! #affordablehousing #strongcommunities #NWweek #empoweringcommunities #neighborworksweek #workplacesafety #safety #residentsafety

HDC is happy to join in celebrating #NeighborWorksWeek, highlighting the critical work that NeighborWorks America does for affordable housing organizations like HDC across the country. HDC is a proud charter member of NeighborWorks America, a network of nearly 250 nonprofit organizations that work together to create affordable housing, support residents, and strengthen communities. As a charter member, HDC is able to participate in training institutes, virtual workshops, continuing education certificates, and capacity building programs. Last year, HDC staff members traveled to San Francisco and Chicago for NeighborWorks Training Institutes, taking fundamental courses to build skills and knowledge, and completed Professional Certificates in leadership and organizational management. HDC also participated in the inaugural class of NeighborWorks’ Advancing Leaders in Real Estate Program, a 9-month program focused on growth in asset management, underwriting, construction management, and more. HDC is committed to building a diverse & high-performing team to help us create a world where a safe, affordable place to call home is open to everyone. These opportunities provided by NeighborWorks create opportunities for career development, skill & knowledge building, and ensuring opportunities for career advancement and leadership. Thank you to NeighborWorks America, for the work you do for organizations like us! #affordablehousing #strongcommunities #leadership #strongteams

HDC was thrilled to welcome friends, advocates, service providers, residents, and more to the Brandywine Center for our Chester County networking event hosted alongside our partners at The Alliance for Health Equity. It was a great evening of connecting with those dedicated to the health, wellness, and overall success of families in Chester County! A special thank you to HDC Board Member Loaida E. Rodriguez, MPA, CC , HDC President & CEO Dana Hanchin, Alliance for Health Equity CEO Kevin Ressler, and HDC resident Ursula Jenkins, for sharing their words, presence, and energy with everyone during the event. At HDC, we know that having a place to live – a roof and four walls – simply isn’t enough. HDC is committed to connecting residents to services and programs that support housing stability so that they can reach their full potential, meet personal goals, and not just to survive, but to thrive while living in an HDC community. We know that we cannot achieve this, and our mission, without collaboration with like-minded partners. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to support the event: Chester County Food Bank, Presence Bank, KMA Design Studio, Open Hearth, Inc., Unite for HER, Senator Carolyn Comitta, Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, Landis Communities, THE PARKESBURG POINT, Youth Mentoring Partnership, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CONSORTIUM OF CHESTER COUNTY, INC., CHESPENN HEALTH SERVICES, Seedcopa SeedcoDE, and more. Your presence and enthusiasm made the evening truly special. We look forward to strengthening our commitment to residents through continued partnerships and collaborative efforts. Together, we can create vibrant, supportive communities where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. #AffordableHousing #strongcommunities #chestercountypa #BuildingConnections #healthandwellness #HealthandHousing

Residents at South Side Lofts in #Bethlehem, PA hosted an Art Show, showcasing their incredible creativity and artistic expression. The event was a vibrant celebration of community, artistry, and the unique stories that each artist brings to our community. At HDC MidAtlantic, we believe in fostering communities where everyone can reach their full potential, and to not just survive, but to thrive while living at an HDC community. This art show exemplifies our mission to create communities that are not only safe, welcoming, and affordable, but also rich in culture and connection. By providing platforms for our residents to share their talents and passions, we are building a supportive and inclusive environment that nurtures personal growth and strengthens community bonds. Thank you to all the artists who participated and everyone who attended to support our local talent! #affordablehousing #strongcommunities #residentshowcase #buildingcommunity