Working Together, Better Together
TOGETHER, because of your generosity and a desire to grow a more inclusive city, the FCHC Virginia Community Development Corporation (FCHC) and the City of Falls Church have continued to ensure and raise the quality of life for its citizens. This relationship has embodied the spirit of what it means to be a community. Through shared ideals and a mutual understanding of how to improve the standard of living of Falls Church residents, our work has generated real change and provided beneficial services for the entire community. Your participation with FCHC has been essential to the experienced success of this invaluable partnership. Year after year, this partnership continues to produce results that our Members should be proud of, and that is what we aim to celebrate in this 2016 Annual Report. As Falls Church increases in population and develops economically, the goal of FCHC is to build on the foundations of this relationship, and be there to support residents of all backgrounds, while also serving the community as a whole. For the past three years, the Summer Intern grant from FCHC has exemplified our pledge to promote collaboration between our organization and the City of Falls Church. Please refer to pages 2–3 to see how the past and present Summer Interns have worked with Falls Church and the Department of Housing and Human Services (DHHS) to support the overall activities, expand our ability to collect and analyze research, prepare housing related reports, perform community outreach, and assist in housing program responsibilities. Through our many roles, FCHC has sustained its commitment and dedication to enhance the lives of others. As a Community Development Corporation, our organization has utilized funds from Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to allow for seniors in Winter Hill to age in place and live comfortably. The uses of such funds have aided in assisting with a variety of renovations and innovative projects. Please see page 4 to learn how these funds have impacted residents. Determined to work together with Falls Church, FCHC has demonstrated its capacity to open its doors to everyone. This past year, FCHC completed a project at Winter Hill that will benefit all of Falls Church, specifically seniors and disabled residents. By installing an Emergency Heating and Cooling System, FCHC created a refuge for residents affected by power outages and extreme temperatures. Please see page 6 to learn more. Finally, without you, our Members, we could not have achieved a fraction of the accomplishments listed in this Annual Report. With your continued trust in FCHC, we are able to remain a participating member in this vibrant community. We hope that you stay lasting Members of FCHC, and take pride in the successes we have attained together while working with and supporting Falls Church and all of its residents. We appreciate all of your contributions, and we can’t wait to see what we are able to accomplish together next year!
Richard Burns President, FCHC a Virginia Community Development Corporation
Thomas Vaccaro Executive Director & COO, FCHC
FCHC Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report
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