APAH Hosts Forum on Innovative Affordable Housing
Community leaders discuss new solutions | |
APAH hosted a forum in June to discuss innovative tools for affordable housing development, at Arlington Economic Development in Ballston. Local leaders in affordable housing spoke about Arlington's need in the next decade, efficient and affordable design, and recent successes in affordable housing. The event was well attended and combined perspectives of academic research, Arlington County leaders, and faith-based organizations. "The next step," said APAH President/CEO Nina Janopaul, "is to work with local government and nonprofit partners on constructive solutions to reduce costs and create more opportunities for innovative affordable housing." Through a generous grant from the Citi Foundation, APAH will also produce a summary of proceedings from this event. |
| APAH's 2012 Annual Fundraiser
Save the Date | APAH's Annual Fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, October
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L to R: John Shooshan, Nina Janopaul, Rita Bamberger, Tim Helmig, Ron Carlee |
2, 2012 from 5-8 pm at the Clarendon Ballroom. Join the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing Board of Directors to celebrate the importance of affordable housing in keeping Arlington diverse and inclusive. Events include a special presentation honoring APAH's 2012 Affordable Housing Award Recipients: John Shooshan, President, Shooshan Company, for his unwavering leadership in Arlington's effort to end homelessness, and, Ron Carlee, chief operating officer, International City/County Management Association, and for his years of support for the development of committed affordable housing and expansion of housing opportunities for people with special needs while he was Arlington's County Manager. |
| Donate to APAH's Backpack Drive
Help APAH's young residents get ready for school | |
 It's not too late to donate to APAH's fifth Backpack and School Supply Drive! Last year, all 250 APAH children who requested a backpack received one and were properly prepared to start school. We ask your support again this year to benefit children in grades K-12 (particularly in K-5) in APAH communities. Donate NOW until August 25. Click here for more information.
According to a July 2012 National Retail Federation Report, American families spend an average of $95 per child for back to school preparation. |
| Richard Bragunier Receives VHDA Award
Named in Top 40 Under 40 in Affordable Housing | Richard Bragunier, APAH CFO, was recently chosen for the Virginia Housing Coalition Top 40 Under 40 in Housing. The award was given for excellence in Virginia's housing industry to the "top professionals under forty who have demonstrated both distinction in their professional accomplishments and dedication to their community." Rich began his career in affordable housing while still in college as an intern for The Reznick Group and now manages all aspects of finance and accounting for APAH. His passion is helping those who are hardest to house through permanent supportive housing. Pictured from left to right are Orlando Artze, Virginia Housing Coalition, Rich Bragunier and Susan Dewey, Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA). |
| APAH Rental Manager Recognized for Outstanding Achievement
Paradigm Management's Marce Foster receives award |
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L to R: Ken Short, Carol Skelley, and Marce Foster |
Marce Foster of Paradigm Management recently won Arlington Community Service Board's (CSB) Community Partners Award. Paradigm manages APAH's properties and Ms. Foster works closely with APAH residents at Columbia Grove and Marbella to improve quality of life and meet household needs. She helps to identify households that may be experiencing a crisis and works with APAH resident services staff and Arlington County to link them to the appropriate resources and services. CSB Chair Carol Skelley said, "Ms. Foster was nominated by Arlington County's Department of Human Services' Permanent Supportive Housing team for her stellar communication, empathy, accessibility, professionalism and cooperation on resolving complicated and challenging tenant concerns." |
| New Computer Class is Popular at Columbia Grove
Adults learn workplace skills | Six residents at Columbia Grove participated in weekly com puter classes that began in late May and recently ended. The eight-week class was held on Monday nights in the community room. Two volunteer instructors taught the basics of computer hardware through how to navigate the Internet. Residents learned practical skills such as creating and using an email account, researching online, searching online for jobs and even how to pay bills online. |
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