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We're proud to share True Ground’s 2025 Impact Report—a reflection of what you made possible for the 6,000 neighbors who call our communities home.

🎉Congratulations to our very own Mike Chiappa, SVP of Real Estate at True Ground, who was named a 2026 Washington Business Journal Real Estate Dealmaker!

💰Affordable housing isn’t just about building—it’s about financing. In this new explainer, True Ground’s Charles Sims walks through how the Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit really works, and why understanding the inputs behind the formula matters just as much as the math itself.

Last Friday, our Rock & Read program brought stories, smiles, and spring break fun to True Ground communities 📚✨ Programs like Rock & Read help young readers build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning—because when kids see themselves as readers, doors open.

New research highlighted by Shelterforce reinforces what we see every day: affordability is deeply tied to income, equity, and opportunity. That’s why True Ground centers equity in how we build, preserve, and steward affordable housing in the region. Read more🔗

💭Housing affordability is the top financial concern for families nationwide.

🚗 We’re proud to expand our partnership with Uber to provide free rides for seniors living in True Ground's Arlington communities—helping residents get to appointments, stay connected, and age in place with dignity. We're grateful for partners who help turn access into opportunity.

🏠Arlington renters need more committed affordable housing—nearly 40% of renter households are cost burdened.

Charade Jackson, Senior Resident Coordinator for True Ground, shared the following reflection about what Black History Month means to her. ✨ "Black history is not only something we remember; it’s something we continue to write every day." #WednesdayWisdom #BlackHistoryMonth #TrueGround

Named in honor of the historic Ilda community, Ilda’s Overlook connects senior affordable housing with local Black history and legacy in Fairfax County. Read the story behind the name: ow.ly/oC6S50YhHje #BlackHistoryMonth #TrueGround #MoreThanHousing #ThursdayMotivation

📈 Housing costs continue to reach unprecedented levels. New analysis from Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies shows 43.5 million U.S. households were cost‑burdened in 2024, with nearly 1 in 2 renters struggling under rising costs — the fourth straight year of record increases.

📍Located in the heart of Riggs Park and steps from Fort Totten Metro, Riggs Crossing offers seniors the stability, connection, and opportunity they deserve.

Virginia leaders are taking major steps toward tackling our housing affordability crisis. From zoning reforms to strategies that boost supply, it’s encouraging to see momentum behind policies that can expand access to homes families can truly afford.

⚖️ Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of justice and service. At True Ground, we celebrate this spirit through our Youth Essay Contest—empowering young voices to share their vision for a better world. #MLKDay #SpiritOfService #TrueGround #MoreThanHousing

In 2023, 22.6 million renter households were cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities. For families without housing assistance, programs like SNAP and Medicaid help cover essentials—but proposed cuts could deepen the crisis.

🏠Affordable housing isn’t just about producing new units—it’s also about protecting the homes we already have by extending affordability, reinvesting in aging buildings, and preventing displacement when restrictions expire or market pressures rise.

The People’s Pantry provided $75,000+ in direct food assistance this year. Launched in 2023, our resident‑focused program delivers fresh groceries by mobile van in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Montgomery, and DC. Learn more: ow.ly/sXJx50XSzVP #PeoplesPantry #FoodAccess #CommunityFirst

Happy New Year! 🎉 Home is more than a roof—it’s a foundation for opportunity. In 2026, we’ll continue investing in resident‑centered programs, wrap‑around services, and connected communities. #HappyNewYear #MoreThanHousing #AffordableHousing #TrueGround

🎄True Ground's annual Holiday Magic event provided seasonal gifts, crafts, and memories for more than 800 residents ✨Thank you to the kind donors, volunteers, and staff who brought the magic to life! Wishing our community a warm and joyful holiday!

🕰️There's still time to join our mission and provide opportunities in True Ground communities! Don't forget, your 2025 gift goes twice as far thanks to a donor match. Give the gift of home today 👉

#DidYouKnow that end of year gifts to True Ground will be matched dollar for dollar? Donate online before December 31 to double your impact! 👉

✂️The ribbon has been cut and True Ground is thrilled to welcome residents to Wholey Legacy Homes, a new affordable community in Rosslyn!

Thank you to the Wholey family, project partners, supporters, and friends who joined us yesterday to cut the ribbon at Wholey Legacy Homes in Rosslyn 🎉 NBC4 Washington covered this special occasion, watch more 👉

True Ground's older adults enjoyed homecooked Thanksgiving meals delivered to their doorstep last week🍗 210 meals were delivered across our portfolio! #FridayFeeling #Thanksgiving2025 #SpiritofGiving

🎁 Our annual Holiday Magic toy distribution is approaching, and we need your help to provide gifts for 800 children who call a True Ground community home! Be the reason a child smiles during this giving season by shopping our Amazon Wishlist or by simply volunteering!

⏰As #GivingTuesday comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has shown support today—and let you know there’s still time to make a matched gift before midnight!

Today, your gift matters even more. A generous donor is matching every #GivingTuesday donation dollar for dollar. That means your contribution has twice the power to support residents and strengthen the stability they work hard to maintain.

🍽️ During this season of giving and nourishment, we're thankful for our partners at Kitchen of Purpose! We teamed up to provide home cooked meals to True Ground residents this holiday season. #TuesdayMotivation #Thanksgiving #MoreThanHousing

💭"'Every investment in ALICE [asset limited, low income, employed] … has a ripple effect in the community and our economy,' Allen-Herring said. 'Now is the time to meet the moment.'" Read more about new insights from United Way of the National Capital Area 👉

💭True Ground Director of Real Estate, Mitch Crispell, joined colleagues at Housing& for a conversation about what’s next after the RENTAL Act.

💭"Understanding tax-exempt bonds is essential to understanding how affordable housing actually gets built in America." Read more about how these bonds work and why they matter from True Ground Director of Real Estate, Charles Sims 👉tinyurl.com/48hhyae3

Last week, team True Ground joined Arlington Community Foundation's Spirit of Community Awards, where our former President & CEO, Nina Janopaul was honored.

🏆Team True Ground is thrilled to share that our President & CEO, Carmen Romero, was named to the Washington Business Journal's 2025 Power 100 List!

#DYK October is Affordable Housing Month in Arlington County? To celebrate the 10-Year Anniversary of Arlington's Affordable Housing Master Plan (AHMP), the County invites kids ages 5 to 13 who live in affordable properties to show off their creativity through a special Children's Art Contest.

💭"The DMV region is home to some of the wealthiest counties in the United States, but also has a long-standing challenge with inequality and a high cost of living that makes economic security and upward mobility challenging for many households...

💭"As we face a growing housing affordability crisis, it’s time to reframe the debate. Affordable housing is... infrastructure for economic vitality.

#ICYMI True Ground's annual event, Celebrate Home, is just 1 month away! Visit our website 👇 to grab your tickets or secure your sponsorship today. You won't want to miss this year's event as we honor Matt Birenbaum of AvalonBay Communities and gather regional housing leaders.

🎉At Housing&'s 2025 Housing Achievement Awards, Unity Homes at Ballston received recognition as the Best Large Affordable Housing Project. At True Ground, housing is just the beginning. 👉 Watch the video here: youtu.be/o-V2tTfo-iw?...

👏 Thank you to 100WomenStrong for supporting health initiatives at Loudoun View Senior Residences. The philanthropic support will assist in acquiring equipment, travel costs, and household cleaning assistance. 🤝 Partnerships like this helps communities thrive!

🎉 This year we opened our first community in the District, Riggs Crossing Senior Residences! Riggs Crossing empowers residents to age in place with dignity. Together, we are building a more inclusive future for DC's seniors. 👇 Watch our event highlight video below!

Wishing all the moms, nurturers, and caregivers who embody motherhood a very special day! 🌷 Your love and care fill homes with joy. #MothersDay #HappymothersDay #MoreThanHousing #AffordableHousing

💭"Housing is more than walls and roofs—it’s the foundation of daily life. And while it’s easy to measure units built or rents restricted, it’s much harder to measure something like belonging.

True Ground's annual Celebrate Home event will be this fall on October 23 🎉 The event gathers hundreds of real estate, housing, and nonprofit professionals for a fun, celebratory evening supporting our mission. Sponsorship opportunities are available now 👉ow.ly/CznY50VvHNO

🏗️ Construction update! Marbella Apartments Site A, which will be called Joe & Midge Wholey Legacy Homes to honor our founders, is coming along beautifully! Located in Rosslyn, this new, 234-unit community will feature picturesque views, outdoor courtyard, and solar panel energy.

Happy Earth Day 🌎 #DidYouKnow that three regional True Ground Communities feature solar panel energy: Ilda's Overlook, Riggs Crossing, and Wholey Legacy Homes (formerly Marbella)?

It's Volunteer Appreciation Week! 🙏 True Ground volunteers graciously give their time and talent so that our resident programs and communities across the region can thrive. #MondayMotivation #VolunteerAppreciation #MoreThanHousing #Volunteers

Come work with team True Ground - where we share a passionate dedication to providing quality housing and supportive services in the region 🏠 See current opportunities here 👉ow.ly/cs8i50VrGuK #TuesdayMotivation #JobOpportunity #MoreThanHousing

💭"At first glance, the right to housing is a pure 'positive' right, requiring government action rather than restraint.

For True Ground youth, Reading Rocks! 📖 Our annual Rock & Read event, held last month, encourages young learners to enjoy reading with fun literacy activities. Great job to all participating bookworms! #ReadingRocks #MoreThanHousing #LoveLiteracy #WednesdayWisdom