Affordable Housing Awareness Week is coming up April 23-28 offering plenty of ways for you to get involved in the community, from educational seminars to volunteer opportunities. Better Housing Coalition is pleased to be among the local non-profit housing organizations participating in the week’s activities. Visit www.affordablehousingrichmond.com to register for one of our volunteer projects – with your help, we
Roanoke Times Editorial: Lawmakers Find New Bailout
Those of you following the General Assembly’s plans to divert Virginia’s $70M Housing Settlement Fund away from housing might appreciate this editorial in the Roanoke Times: Lawmakers find a new bailout
One in four U.S. Working Households Spends More than Half of Income on Housing
Bob Newman, our VP of real estate development and COO, passed along the new Housing Landscape 2012 report from the Center for Housing Policy. “With incomes declining and rents increasing, affordable housing is a critical national issue,” said Bob. Read the report here.
Press Release: BHC names Vice President of Fund Development and Marketing
Richmond, VA (Feb. 22, 2012)—The Better Housing Coalition (BHC), a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming communities and changing lives, named Andrea L. Butler vice president, fund development and marketing. In this role she will oversee BHC’s fundraising, community relations, communications, special events and promotional programs. “Andrea brings a strong record of success for high-profile organizations
BHC welcomes new members to Board of Directors
BHC has added three new members to its Board of Directors. “Our Board continues to grow strategically to harness the experience of community volunteers,” said T.K. Somanath, president and CEO of BHC. “They all have a shared interest in our mission of transforming communities and changing lives, and we are grateful for their time and talents.”
Press Release: Claiborne Square dedicated Jan. 29
Largest Development from Petersburg Revitalization Plan Dedicated Jan. 29 Claiborne Square Offers High-Quality, Affordable Housing for Seniors in Halifax General Public Invited for Ceremony, Tours and Reception Petersburg, Va. (Jan. 26, 2012)—City and state officials and development partners dedicated Claiborne Square, the largest development project so far under the Strategic Investment Plan for Petersburg, on
More Revitalization in store for Petersburg
Building on the recent completion of Claiborne Square, BHC and partner developer Restoration of Petersburg CDC are planning for future revitalization initiatives in Petersburg. Don’t forget to join BHC and Restoration of Petersburg CDC this Sunday, January 29 for the dedication of Claiborne Square! The event will take place at 518 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Join us for the dedication of Claiborne Square!
We hope to see you at Claiborne Square as we dedicate the community and celebrate our first revitalization initiative in Petersburg! See below for details.
BHC welcomes first resident of Beckstoffer’s Mill Apartments
BHC is pleased to announce that its Beckstoffer’s Mill Apartments and Lofts are now open and ready to move in! On January 13, we welcomed Edward Bolling as the community’s first resident. Edward is an elementary school P.E. teacher who has become attached to Church Hill over the years. “I really like the historic architecture
BHC highlighted as ULI Vision Award Recipient in Richmond Times-Dispatch
The January 9, 2012 Metro Business Section of the Richmond Times-Dispatch featured the 2011 Urban Land Institute Richmond Vision Awards – and Better Housing Coalition as the recipient of two awards at the event on November 30. BHC was honored for the revitalization of Lincoln Mews in the categories of Best Overall Development and the Sustainable Design Award.