The YMCA of Greater Richmond became the child care services provider at the Mary Tyler McClenahan Chidcare Center at our Winchester Greens community in Chesterfield County this week. Named for our co-founder, the center will be called the YMCA Mary Tyler McClenahan Child Development Center. Enrollment and overall management of programs will be handled by
Protect Yourself from Home Mortgage Scams
Whether you’re a current homeowner or gearing up for this life-changing purchase, we recommend reading this article from U.S. News: Homeowners: Watch Out for These 5 Common Mortgage Scams Knowledge of these scams can save you from threats to your home and financial security. For more information, contact David Herring or Lane Pearson at BHC’s Center
What attracts residents to a community?
The following post was made by David Herring, VP of BHC’s Center for Neighborhood Revitalization: This article from the Urban Land Institute explores why people are intrinsically drawn to unique and distinctive places. It mirrors BHC’s philosophy on the kinds of communities we endeavor to create. http://urbanland.uli.org/Articles/2012/April/McMahonDistinctive
Financial Stability: The First Critical Step to Home Ownership
Are you interested in becoming a homeowner but need help getting your personal finances in order? Join Better Housing Coalition and VHDA for a 2-part workshop about attaining financial stability – the first critical step in the process of home ownership. See the flyer below for details. Contact David Herring to register at 804-644-0546 x37 or [email protected].
Get Involved with BHC this May
We hope to see you at these upcoming Better Housing Coalition events! Wednesday, May 16 BHC “Community Give Back” Night at Mosaic Cafe BHC will be the beneficiary of Mosaic Cafe and Catering’s “Community Give Back” nigt on Wednesday, May 16. Come support BHC while enjoying delicious food and drinks at their restaurant (6229-A River
What Can You Do About Blight in Your Neighborhood? (UPDATE)
BHC’s Center for Neighborhood Revitalization offered a free seminar on Saturday, April 14, 10 am – noon explaining the complexities of blight and the spectrum of tools to tackle it. The seminar was held at the Robinson Theater in Church Hill (2903 Q Street, Richmond, VA 23223). Presenters included Lane Pearson and representatives from the City Attorney’s Office and the
Media Coverage from Beckstoffer’s Mill Opening
BHC would like to thank all of our friends and community partners who came out to celebrate the grand opening of the Beckstoffer’s Mill Apartments in Church Hill on Wednesday, March 28. In case you missed it, the event was well covered by local media. Click below to learn more about BHC’s latest revitalization initiative, and what’s still
Press Release: BHC Opens Renovated Lumber Mill Apartments
Better Housing Coalition Opens Renovated Lumber Mill Apartments and Breaks Ground on 39 Apartments for Low-Income Seniors in Church Hill New development to include net-zero energy apartments Richmond, Va. (March 28, 2012)—The Better Housing Coalition (BHC) today celebrated its new mixed-use community centered around the historic Beckstoffer’s Mill in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood at 1207
April 23-28 is Affordable Housing Awareness Week!
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