off the school bus, making sure they crossed the street safely. What started as a simple gesture soon became a highlight of his day. Seeing how this routine lifted his spirits, Angela encouraged him to take on the role more formally. With a bright yellow safety vest, a stop sign, and plenty of encouragement, Stanley officially became St. Luke’s own crossing guard. The change was remarkable. Once withdrawn and isolated, Stanley is now cheerful, engaged, and active. “Rain, sleet, or snow—nothing stops Stanley from crossing children to safety at the end of each school day,” says Angela. “The transformation in him has been tremendously gratifying.” Stanley’s new responsibility has deepened his relationships with residents, parents, and local police officers—especially the police chief, who now counts him as a friend. The children look for him each morning and afternoon, waving and greeting him by name. “I didn’t realize that what was missing in my life was right here in the community where I live,” Stanley shares. “I’m so grateful to play an important role in my neighbors’ lives.” Today, Stanley is affectionately known as St. Luke’s “unofficial personal security,” a title he wears with pride. His story is a testament to the power of community engagement—and proof that where you live truly matters.
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START TO COMPLETION 2023–2025
PROJECT OVERVIEW The Terraces at Park Heights marks the first phase of a sweeping transformation of the 17.3-acre Park Heights Master Redevelopment Area (MRA), designed to revitalize a historically under-invested community into a vibrant, mixed-income, multi-generational neighborhood. The master redevelopment plan includes NHPF and Henson’s 90-unit single-family home community, affordable multifamily building and new green spaces. This is expected to further support the neighborhood revitalization efforts which include the new Enoch Prat Free Library as well as an overhaul of Pimlico Racecourse. The development incorporates rooftop, carport, and gazebo-mounted solar panels, battery backup power, and meets the National Green Building Standards. Amenities include a fitness center, library, computer lab, coffee bar, and lounge areas, along with original artwork and photography celebrating the neighborhood’s horse racing legacy. Resident services are provided onsite by Operation Pathways, NHPF’s dedicated resident services subsidiary.
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At St. Luke’s Plaza, Resident Services Coordinator Angela Alexander has worked closely with 74-year-old veteran Stanley Williams, helping him manage symptoms of PTSD and depression. Since moving to St. Luke’s three years ago, Stanley has become a beloved fixture in the community— someone whose quiet acts of service have blossomed into a source of pride, purpose, and connection. It began at the end of the last school year, when Angela noticed Stanley informally assisting children as they got off the school bus, making sure they crossed the street safely. What started as a simple gesture soon became a highlight of his day. Seeing how this routine lifted his spirits, Angela encouraged him to take on the role more formally. With a bright yellow safety vest, a stop sign, and plenty of encouragement, Stanley officially became St. Luke’s own crossing guard. The change was remarkable. Once withdrawn and isolated, Stanley is now cheerful, engaged, and active. “Rain, sleet, or snow—nothing stops Stanley from crossing children to safety at the end of each school day,” says Angela. “The transformation in him has been tremendously gratifying.”
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