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.
"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
Better 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
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.
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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. |