NHPF 2022 Events 17 Mississippi Roof-Raising A first for NHPF as we raised the roof on a mix of studios, one bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments for families and individuals with demonstrated need. Nine of the 41 units will provide permanent supportive housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in need of mental health support. Another nine units will have preference for income-qualified artists. As part of the project’s interest in promoting local artists, Keyonna Jones, Executive Director, Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center, displayed artwork from the Center. studios, one bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments for families and individuals with demonstrated need. Nine of the 41 units will provide permanent supportive housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in need of mental health support. Another nine units will have preference for income-qualified artists. As part of the project’s interest in promoting local artists, Keyonna Jones, Executive Director, Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center, displayed artwork from the Center. The Strand Residences Ribbon-Cutting DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, a major supporter of the affordable housing development with 86 one-and two- bedroom affordable apartments in the Deanwood neighborhood of Washington, DC, attended the event, saying “The Strand Residences are going to give more Washingtonians in Ward 7 the fair shot they deserve— both through high-quality housing as well as important on-site services and support that will help residents realize their goals. We are grateful for all the teams and community members who came together to make this project possible and who are committed to investing in and uplifting our community.” Anacostia Gardens Ribbon-Cutting NHPF acquired the 100-unit Ft. Dupont development in 2016 in partnership with the Anacostia Gardens Tenant Association, Inc. (AGTA) which exercised its rights under the District’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) and selected NHPF as the developer on the Anacostia Gardens Ribbon-Cutting NHPF acquired the 100-unit Ft. Dupont development in 2016 in partnership with the Anacostia Gardens Tenant Association, Inc. (AGTA) which exercised its rights under the District’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) and selected NHPF as the developer on the The Strand Residences Ribbon-Cutting DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, a major supporter of the affordable housing development with 86 one-and two- bedroom affordable apartments in the Deanwood neighborhood of Washington, DC, attended the event, saying “The Strand Residences are going to give more Washingtonians in Ward 7 the fair shot they deserve— both through high-quality housing as well as important on-site services and support that will help residents realize their goals. We are grateful for all the teams and community members who came together to make this project possible and who are committed to investing in and uplifting our community.” rehabilitation of the building. The development also benefits from an affordable housing commitment by UnitedHealthcare. Covent Apartments Groundbreaking NHPF’s second SRO rehab in Chicago, Hotel Covent is a storied building that once housed the vaudeville actors who traveled to Chicago to entertain. Now, the building is being restored with funds from the City of Chicago and Covent Apartments Groundbreaking NHPF’s second SRO rehab in Chicago, Hotel Covent is a storied building that once housed the vaudeville actors who traveled to Chicago to entertain. Now, the building is being restored with funds from the City of Chicago and Anacostia Gardens Ribbon-Cutting NHPF acquired the 100-unit Ft. Dupont development in 2016 in partnership with the Anacostia Gardens Tenant Association, Inc. (AGTA) which exercised its rights under the District’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) and selected NHPF as the developer on the others to provide 30 permanent supportive housing apartments. The property will feature onsite supportive services in partnership with NHPF’s Resident Services affiliate, Operation Pathways, and local case management organization, Renaissance Social Services, Inc. affiliate, Operation Pathways, and local case management organization, Renaissance Social Services, Inc. rehabilitation of the building. The development also benefits from an affordable housing commitment by UnitedHealthcare. NHPF 2022 Events 17 Mississippi Roof-Raising A first for NHPF as we raised the roof on a mix of The Strand Residences Ribbon-Cutting DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, a major supporter of the affordable housing development with 86 one-and two- bedroom affordable apartments in the Deanwood neighborhood of Washington, DC, attended the event, saying “The Strand Residences are going to give more Washingtonians in Ward 7 the fair shot they deserve— both through high-quality housing as well as important on-site services and support that will help residents realize their goals. We are grateful for all the teams and community members who came together to make this project possible and who are committed to investing in and uplifting our community.” NHPF 2022 Events 17 Mississippi Roof-Raising A first for NHPF as we raised the roof on a mix of studios, one bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments for families and individuals with demonstrated need. Nine of the 41 units will provide permanent supportive housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in need of mental health support. Another nine units will have preference for income-qualified artists. As part of the project’s interest in promoting local artists, Keyonna Jones, Executive Director, Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center, displayed artwork from the Center. rehabilitation of the building. The development also benefits from an affordable housing commitment by UnitedHealthcare. others to provide 30 permanent supportive housing apartments. The property will feature onsite supportive services in partnership with NHPF’s Resident Services Covent Apartments Groundbreaking NHPF’s second SRO rehab in Chicago, Hotel Covent is a storied building that once housed the vaudeville actors who traveled to Chicago to entertain. Now, the building is being restored with funds from the City of Chicago and others to provide 30 permanent supportive housing apartments. The property will feature onsite supportive services in partnership with NHPF’s Resident Services affiliate, Operation Pathways, and local case
Cin’cere Huntley: A Hollander Ridge Summer Intern Story Cin’cere Huntley , a resident of Hollander Ridge in Baltimore, Maryland, took part in Operation Pathways’ Summer Internship Program. As part of the summer program students were asked to imagine a real estate project, with a budget, that they would want to design. Cin’cere Huntley , a resident of Hollander Ridge in Baltimore, Maryland, took part in Operation Pathways’ Summer Internship Program. As part of the summer program students were asked to imagine a real estate project, with a budget, that they would want to design. Cin’cere’s vision for a social and cultural community center was borne out of her own research and lived experience which showed that in a city of over 700,000, Baltimore has only 44 recreation centers. Cin’cere’s research showed that low-income areas of Baltimore, suffering from years of structural racism and blight, were particularly lacking in safe places for people to gather but also had a surplus of abandoned buildings and vacant lots. This inspired Cin’cere to put her internship training to use in developing a proposal for a site. During her internship Cin’cere and her peers learned about property development, budgeting skills, profit & loss, and basic real estate knowledge. This inspired Cin’cere to put her internship training to use in developing a proposal for a site. During her internship Cin’cere and her peers learned about property development, budgeting skills, profit & loss, and basic real estate knowledge. Cin’cere’s vision for a social and cultural community center was borne out of her own research and lived experience which showed that in a city of over 700,000, Baltimore has only 44 recreation centers. Cin’cere’s research showed that low-income areas of Baltimore, suffering from years of structural racism and blight, were particularly lacking in safe places for people to gather but also had a surplus of abandoned buildings and vacant lots. The vision for the Cin’cere Social and Cultural Community Centre included a swimming pool, The vision for the Cin’cere Social and Cultural Community Centre included a swimming pool, gymnasium, kitchen and ballet center. The center would offer childcare and be a warm and welcoming space to bring the community together. Cin’cere delivered her presentation at the 6th Annual NHPF Symposium in Washington, DC to an audience of hundreds. Her heartfelt earnestness and “sincerity” moved many to tears. Cin’cere delivered her presentation at the 6th Annual NHPF Symposium in Washington, DC to an audience of hundreds. Her heartfelt earnestness and “sincerity” moved many to tears. This inspired Cin’cere to put her internship training to use in developing a proposal for a site. During her internship Cin’cere and her peers learned about property development, budgeting skills, profit & loss, and basic real estate knowledge. The future looks bright for Cin’cere Huntley. The future looks bright for Cin’cere Huntley. Residents of NHPF’s affordable housing properties rely on Operation Pathways, NHPF’s resident services subsidiary, for vital onsite programs benefiting individuals, families, and seniors. Please donate now to support these efforts and keep affordable housing robust and meaningful for all residents. individuals, families, and seniors. Please donate now to support these efforts and keep affordable housing robust and meaningful for all residents. gymnasium, kitchen and ballet center. The center would offer childcare and be a warm and welcoming space to bring the community together. Residents of NHPF’s affordable housing properties rely on Operation Pathways, NHPF’s resident services subsidiary, for vital onsite programs benefiting The vision for the Cin’cere Social and Cultural Community Centre included a swimming pool, Cin’cere delivered her presentation at the 6th Annual NHPF Symposium in Washington, DC to an audience of hundreds. Her heartfelt earnestness and “sincerity” moved many to tears. Cin’cere Huntley: A Hollander Ridge Summer Intern Story Cin’cere’s vision for a social and cultural community center was borne out of her own research and lived experience which showed that in a city of over 700,000, Baltimore has only 44 recreation centers. Cin’cere’s research showed that low-income areas of Baltimore, suffering from years of structural racism and blight, were particularly lacking in safe places for people to gather but also had a surplus of abandoned buildings and vacant lots. Cin’cere Huntley: A Hollander Ridge Summer Intern Story Cin’cere Huntley , a resident of Hollander Ridge in Baltimore, Maryland, took part in Operation Pathways’ Summer Internship Program. As part of the summer program students were asked to imagine a real estate project, with a budget, that they would want to design. gymnasium, kitchen and ballet center. The center would offer childcare and be a warm and welcoming space to bring the community together.
The future looks bright for Cin’cere Huntley.
Residents of NHPF’s affordable housing properties rely on Operation Pathways, NHPF’s resident services subsidiary, for vital onsite programs benefiting individuals, families, and seniors. Please donate now to support these efforts and keep affordable housing robust and meaningful for all residents.
18 THE NHPF QUARTERLY DECEMBER 2022
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