March 2010 
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Brittany Bailey and Tiffany Woodson are living proof that where you live can change your life.  They are both residents of Winchester Greens and first-year students in college.  While Brittany moved to Winchester Greens in 2004, Tiffany lived in the original Park Lee Apartments before BHC transformed them into the award-winning mixed-use community that stands today.
 
Brittany and Tiffany first grew up in deteriorating, crime-ridden neighborhoods.  They agree that the nuturing environment of Winchester Greens along with the programs and support services available at the Community Center have played a large part in shaping their future ambitions.
 
"When I moved to Chesterfield... I made a big change in my life.  I thank God and my family every day for putting me on the right track," says Brittany.
 
   
 
Visit our channel on YouTube to watch a video interview with Brittany and Tiffany.
 
 
T.K. SOMANATH RECEIVES JOHN JASPER TRAILBLAZER AWARD 
 
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church honored BHC President/CEO T.K. Somanath with the John Jasper Trailbrazer Award as the congregation celebrated the life and legacy of their founder on February 21.  T.K. has overseen the development of more than 1,500 new and rehabilitated affordable homes in the Richmond metropolitan area.  He was among three honorees at the service.
 
TK receiving the John Jasper Trailblazer Award
 
"I am humbled by this Trailblazer Award recognizing the work of the Better Housing Coalition as well as our commitment to our many communities in the City of Richmond," says T.K.
 
 
EARTHCRAFT VIRGINIA NAMES BHC AFFORDABLE
SINGLE FAMILY BUILDER OF THE YEAR
 
Mary Witt accepts the award from Karl BrenBetter Housing Coalition was one of various housing organizations from across the state  honored  at EarthCraft Virginia's First Annual Builder Awards on March 25.  BHC received the award for Affordable Single Family Builder of the Year.  BHC has constructed every one of its homes to EarthCraft standards since 2006, lowering energy costs for residents and protecting the environment. 
 
"We have strived to be a well-established industry leader in green building, and this has been possible thanks to EarthCraft Virginia," says Mary Witt, BHC's Construction Coordinator.
 
BHC TO HOST VOLUNTEER PROJECTS DURING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AWARENESS WEEK
 
Winchester Greens
Affordable Housing Awareness Week (AHAW) is April 18 - 24.  To promote the growing need for quality affordable housing, BHC will be one of 7 non-profit housing organizations to provide diverse volunteer opportunities during the week.  BHC communities will also be featured on the AHAW tour Monday, April 19.  To register or learn more, please visit 
AffordableHousingRichmond.com
 
 
BUILDERS SOCIETY 
 
Better Housing Coalition thanks the following donors for their support:
 
Anonymous The Monument Group
Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Bice Mr. & Mrs. George L. Nyfeler III
Lissy Bryan Mr. & Mrs. John M. Oakey Jr.
CAHEC Owens & Minor
Cameron Foundation Chiswell D. L. Perkins
Capital One Richmond Association of REALTORS
Mrs. Joan Farley Chappell Richmond Times-Dispatch
Community Idea Stations Roller-Bottimore Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Farrell Mr. & Mrs. S. Buford Scott
First Market Bank Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Sharp
Mrs. Emily R. Elmore Mr. & Mrs. Alexander H. Slaughter
Laura Lee Garrett Robert C. Sledd
Grace & Holy Episcopal Church Mr. & Mrs. T.K. Somanath
Thomas F. Jeffress Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Stettinius
Mann T. Lowry Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William J. Stickland
Mr. & Mrs. Charles S. Luck III Joseph M. Teefey
Mr. & Mrs. E. Morgan Massey Mrs. Charles G. Thalhimer Jr.
Memorial Foundation for Children Mr. & Mrs. James E. Ukrop
Metropolitan Health Foundation, Inc. ____ VHDA
 
These gifts of $1,000 or more were received December 2009 - February 2010.
 
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United Way, 3158  
Combined Virginia Campaign (CVC), 3624