Richmond BizSense interviewed Lynn McAteer, BHC’s Vice President of Planning and Evaluations, for this report on one of BHC’s next big developments in Richmond’s East End. Learn more about our plans for revitalizing Venable Street here.
BHC Appoints Randy B. Gonzalez to Board
The Better Housing Coalition (BHC) announces the appointment of Randy B. Gonzalez to the BHC Board of Directors for a three-year term, effective immediately. Mr. Gonzalez is Vice President, Portfolio Manager for Virginia Community Capital in Richmond, VA where he manages the bank and holding company’s loan portfolio. Prior to this role, Gonzalez was Banking
Evening Express: BHC Mini-Tour Oct. 8th
Title: Evening Express: BHC Mini-Tour Oct. 8th Location: Somanath Senior Apartments at Beckstoffer’s, 1208 N. 28th Street, Church Hill Link out: Click here Description: Join the Better Housing Coalition (BHC) for a one-hour express “tour” on Thursday, October 8 from 5-6 p.m. Bring a friend or colleague and learn how we’re revitalizing neighborhoods while addressing
Free Renovation Lending & Historic Tax Credits Workshop 9/23/15
Title: Free Renovation Lending & Historic Tax Credits Workshop 9/23/15 Location: Studio Two Three, 3300 W. Clay Street (Scott’s Addition) RVA 23230 Link out: Click here Description: Learn the basics of home mortgage financing (including loan programs, credit, cash required, cash sources, etc.) in this free workshop. Then, learn the benefits of renovation lending, and
Join Us Wednesday 9/16 for BHC’s Amazing Raise Happy Hour
Title: Join Us Wednesday 9/16 for BHC’s Amazing Raise Happy Hour Location: Ardent Craft Ales Link out: Click here Description: Join us at Ardent Craft Ales, 3200 W. Leigh Street in Scott’s Addition on Wednesday, September 16th for our Amazing Raise happy hour. Just for coming, get a free craft beer and snacks from Mosaic.
Free-Renovation Lending & Historic Tax Credits Workshop Wednesday, May 27th
What: Free-Renovation Lending & Historic Tax Credits Workshop Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 When: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Where: Historic Hoffheimer Building, 2818 W. Broad St, Richmond Va 23230 Description: Learn the basics of home mortgage financing, the benefits of renovation lending and how to buy a home in disrepair and renovate it using these unique
Vote for Your Favorite Golden Hammer Award Project!
BHC’s Golden Hammer Awards celebrate excellence in neighborhood revitalization. This year, we are excited to see so many fantastic projects representing a wide range of Richmond area neighborhoods. The 2015 Golden Hammer Award Finalists have been posted on our website. Vote for your favorite neighborhood revitalization project in each of the following categories: Best Single-Family Residential
North Church Hill Open House April 21
Tour new affordable, single-family homes currently under construction in the “model block” of North Church Hill during Affordable Housing Awareness Week. On April 21, 2015 from 5-7 p.m., the Better Housing Coalition in partnership with the City of Richmond, HOME of Virginia and Project:Homes will host an open house of 38 new and planned for 2015
Meet BHC’s Communications Manager Stacie Birchett
ConnectVA blogs about Stacie Birchett (at left), BHC’s Communications Manager in their March 23rd edition. Stacie is part of BHC’s External Affairs team, which carries out BHC’s fundraising and communications activities, and wears many hats. ConnectVA is a program of the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence and provides a wealth of free resources to Greater-Richmond area
2015 Golden Hammer Award Judges’ Panel Announced
The Better Housing Coalition (BHC) announces its 2015 panel of Golden Hammer Awards judges: Maat Free – Tour Guide, The Valentine; Leigh Kelly – Planner, City of Richmond Department of Planning & Development Review; Andrea Levine – One South Realty; John Murden – Church Hill People’s News; and Ryan Rinn – Storefront for Community Design