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APAH joins the United Way for Do More 24!
24 hours of giving to help DC-area nonprofits
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APAH Celebrates Founders' Legacy at Second Annual Luncheon
APAH Builds Community at Donor Event
 | L-R: APAH co-founders Rhoda Nary, Jean Sweeney, and Dolores Leckey
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APAH founders, donors and volunteers gathered together in May for our second annual Legacy Luncheon at APAH's Parc Rosslyn property.
The luncheon was an opportunity to celebrate our successes, look back on our growth, and discuss APAH's goals for the future.
25 of APAH's longest-standing donors--who have, collectively, contributed over $70,000 in the past twenty years--shared their personal connections to APAH, expressed concern over the continued challenges to housing affordability in Arlington, and discussed their desires to include APAH in their planned giving.
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APAH Announces 2013 Affordable Housing Honorees
Senator Barbara Favola andThe Bozzuto Group & Tom Bozzuto Named 2013 Honorees
At a reception held on May 1, APAH President/CEO Nina Janopaul and 2012 Honoree John Shooshan announced APAH's 2013 Affordable Housing Honorees: Senator Barbara Favola and The Bozzuto Group and Tom Bozzuto. They will be honored at the Celebration of Affordable Housing, APAH's Annual Fundraiser, on October 8 of this year at the Clarendon Ballroom in Arlington, VA.
 | L-R: John Shooshan, Rita Bamberger (APAH Board Chair), Nina Janopaul, Sen. Barbara Favola, and Tom Bozzuto
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APAH's 2012 Honoree John Shooshan, president of The Shooshan Company, said, "APAH will be honoring The Bozzuto Group and Tom Bozzuto for their commitment to affordable housing in Arlington, especially as the builder and property manager of vPoint for the Church of Clarendon. Tom, a man of integrity, is a leader among the multi-family community nationwide," said Shooshan.
"APAH will be honoring Virginia Senator Barbara Favola, an inspiration to all of us, for her work in Arlington to provide housing for those who are the most vulnerable. As County Board member and County Chair she was our strongest proponent for providing innovative solutions to create affordable housing and provide safety net services to low income residents. I was honored to co-chair the Leadership Consortium of the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness with Senator Favola," Shooshan went on to say. |
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It's time for the annual backpack drive!
APAH's 6th annual school supply drive to help residents in K-12 schools
The school year is just now wrapping up, but it's time to think about next fall--some of our students return to class as early as August 1.
Last year, through our generous supporters, 280 APAH children received backpacks and school supplies We ask for your support this year for our sixth Backpack Drive.
In 2012, school supplies cost an average of $95.44 per student, according to the National Retail Federation. For our low-income families, many of whom earn $60,000 or less annually, these costs can be a significant burden.
For more informaton, or to help, contact Liz McElwee, APAH's Resident Services Manager, at lmcelwee@apah.org.
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Mt. Olivet Volunteers Bring Clothing and Fun to APAH
Volunteers participate at APAH properties on Change the World day
On May 19, members of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church came to APAH's Columbia Grove to give away used clothing, treat the children to fun crafts and provide lunch. Our families greatly appreciated the generosity of this faith-based community who reached out during Change the World weekend.
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APAH Founders Honored
Jean Sweeney and Joe Wholey Receive Local Honors
On May 21, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce inducted their 2013 honorees into the Arlington Business Hall of Fame at the Best Business Awards. APAH co-founder Joe Wholey was among those who received the honor.
Joseph "Joe" Wholey served three times as chairman of the Arlington County Board and as chairman of the planning effort that produced Arlington's "smart growth" policy. He is a co-founder of the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing and of the Alliance for Housing Solutions.
APAH co-founder Jean Sweeney was recognized this spring by the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, The IVC presented her with a Della Strada award recognizing her service to and involvement with the northern Virginia spiritual community, including her important role as an APAH co-founder. Video of the event can be viewed here.
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APAH Publishes Report on Affordable Housing
Forum sponsored by Citi Foundation explores Arlington's affordable housing needs
In June, 2012 the Citi Foundation sponsored the "Innovative Finance and Development Tools to Spur Affordable Housing Development" forum. The forum documented Arlington's growing affordable housing needs and innovative finance and development solutions that can creatively address the shortage. The proceedings include academic research and successful case examples, with full slide presentations. The final report from the forum is now complete and is available here. |
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