WHC CEO @driggs16dc.bsky.social was featured on “Beyond the Resume: Fixing the Formula in DC Affordable Housing” a panel on the challenges & opportunities shaping DC's #affordablehousing, hosted by Jackson Lucas & Robinson+Cole. Watch their full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw26...

Spending over 30% of household income on housing qualifies as rent burdened. But according to the latest research from @harvard-jchs.bsky.social the “30% metric” underestimates how many renters are actually burdened by housing costs once you include food, healthcare, childcare, transport, & more:

It's National Literacy Month! A love for reading is nurtured by strong communities and creative partnerships. WHC communities have established Little Free Libraries, book share stations & book clubs. Learn more about WHC's literacy initiatives in our latest blog: bit.ly/LitMonth

Join @driggs16dc.bsky.social, CEO of the Washington Housing Conservancy, on Tuesday, September 30, for a webinar hosted by Jackson Lucas discussing affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and equitable development. RSVP here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Looking forward to CEO @driggs16dc.bsky.social participating in the upcoming webinar "Fixing the Formula in DC Affordable Housing" on 9/30 for the next Jackson Lucas Webinar series, in partnership w/ Robinson+Cole: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @trueground.bsky.social #affordablehousing

WHC's dedicated Social Impact Coordinators & site teams celebrated the return of the school year, providing families with resources needed to thrive this academic year. Learn more about our #socialimpact & #communitybuilding back-to-school programs: washingtonhousingconservancy.org/back-to-scho...

WHC Board member David Roodberg recently penned a brief on housing policy that could ease rent burden for DC area residents: www.mercatus.org/research/pol... #washhousing #affordablehousing #DCrealestate

WHC has been hard at work engaging our residents with new #SocialImpact staff, green initiatives with Casey Trees, advocating for housing policy reform, and more! Dive into our full summer recap to learn about WHC's achievements in the metro DC area: washingtonhousingconservancy.org/whc-2025-sum...

Federal City Council featured WHC in its recent edition of Catalyst Magazine. WHC was born out of innovative ideas & generous funding from FC2 leadership & members. Thank you for highlighting our work to increase sustainable & #affordablehousing in the DMV: www.federalcitycouncil.org/wp-content/u...

WHC hired 3 new Social Impact Coordinators to implement our mission to uplift residents with #communitybuilding & other strategies. Welcome Monica Cardenas Guzman, Shannon Marshall, & Arianna Martinez! #washhousing #affordablehousing #socialimpact washingtonhousingconservancy.org/welcome-new-...

Washington Business Journal featured an op-ed by @driggs16dc.bsky.social outlining beneficial housing policy reforms and expressed support for the Mayor’s RENTAL ACT legislation currently before DC Council. Read here to learn more about proposed TOPA and RENTAL Act reforms:

WHC's mission is to provide quality housing for DMV residents. Sensible policy reform can increase the #affordablehousing supply while still supporting residents & nonprofit housing providers. ‪@wcp.bsky.social‬ details recent proposed legislation: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7663...

WHC submitted testimony to the DC Council on legislation critical to strengthening housing stability in the District. DC deserves bold but thoughtful reform—and we stand ready to work alongside the Council and community to get it done: washingtonhousingconservancy.org/dc-council-t... #washhousing

The @urbaninstitute.bsky.social's recent study uplifts what WHC has found in practice by partnering with @myesusu.bsky.social. Over 250 WHC residents have established credit scores for the first time, and 62% have improved their scores at our 5 communities: bit.ly/UIRentRpt #economicmobility

May was #MentalHealthAwareness month. A crucial factor of #mentalhealth that too often goes unmentioned: housing. Specifically, affordable workforce housing. See WHC's new blog for more about the connection between mental health & housing: washingtonhousingconservancy.org/blog-housing...

On 6/5 ‪@urbaninstitute.bsky.social will host Rent Reporting as a Pathway to Credit Building. It will highlight findings on how rent reporting improves credit scores. WHC partners w/ @myesusu.bsky.social to create or improve residents' #economicmobility. Register here: www.urban.org/events/rent-...

Last night, WHC attended the @birdseedfoundation.bsky.social voiceraiser. birdSEED offers down payment grants to qualifying 1st-time home-buying #DC residents. Future homeowner investments offer a critical step to building generational wealth. #affordablehousing #economicmobility www.birdseed.org

Last week was the annual Spring Fest at WHC’s Huntwood Courts community. Over 30 residents came out to connect, dance & play games in the sunshine. A local food truck was on hand for refreshments & the kids enjoyed having their faces painted! Thanks to WHC staff & volunteers for the excellent event!

Last night at the ULI Washington's 2025 Awards for Excellence, WHC's CEO @driggs16dc.bsky.social joined in celebrating Impact Award honorees Deborah Ratner Salzberg from Uplands Real Estate Partners and Jodie W. McLean from EDENS. Congrats to you both! washington.uli.org/events/award...

Preserving housing affordability is only half of WHC’s mission. We also maintain & create vibrant #mixedincome properties where people can create community, build relationships with neighbors and prosper overall: washingtonhousingconservancy.org/creating-com... #washhousing #communitybuilding

Over Easter weekend, WHC’s #socialimpact team hosted an egg hunt at Hamilton Manor. Residents enjoyed arts & crafts activities, great music & refreshments. Nearly 100 residents joined us! Special thanks to our property management team & volunteers for all their help with planning & coordination!

The @urbaninstitute.bsky.social highlights that increasing housing supply is crucial but not enough to solve the housing crisis. #Affordablehousing policies need to ensure that everyone has access to safe, stable, and affordable homes. Read their piece in depth here: www.urban.org/urban-wire/b...

WHC is highlighting key rental data for DC, VA and MD. According to Lafayette Square Institute's report, in VA, 48% of renters are rent burdened. 19% of middle-income renters are rent burdened. 51% of moderate-income renters are rent burdened: www.lafayettesquareinstitute.org/virginia-535...

This week WHC is highlighting key rental data for the DMV area. Lafayette Square Institute's report noted that in MD, 50% of renters are rent burdened. 16% of middle-income renters are rent burdened. 48% of moderate-income renters are rent burdened: www.lafayettesquareinstitute.org/maryland-535...

Lafayette Square Institute recently published 535 Insights memos using tailored data on economic wellbeing, #affordablehousing & employee ownership for each congressional district. DC's report noted 47% of renters are rent burdened. Read in detail: www.lafayettesquareinstitute.org/district-of-...

Spring is here in the DMV! It brings warmer weather & longer days. Spring is a season of renewal and a great time to plant trees. In partnership with Casey Trees, WHC planted trees at our Hamilton Manor community, check out our blog the eventful day: washingtonhousingconservancy.org/spring-tree-...

Today @ 1:30 pm ET: The number of cost-burdened renter households has reached a new record high. @airbrycki.bsky.social will discuss persistent disparities in who experiences cost burdens and the urgent need for policies to tackle these challenges. us7.campaign-archive.com?e=__test_ema...

This Friday, March 7 @ 1:30 pm ET: The number of cost-burdened renter households has reached a new record high, longstanding disparities persist, and the need for effective policies and subsidies is more urgent than ever. @airbrycki.bsky.social www.jchs.harvard.edu/calendar/det...

New poll from @ggwash.org confirms DC residents are concerned about housing availability. WHC's model preserves affordable rental housing at all income levels & builds community. Majority of residents support solutions addressing #affordablehousing for all. buff.ly/4idiiJA #washhousing #mixedincome

"WHC has a focus on the squeezed #missingmiddle in the market. There's a real need there. We need to change the narrative of who's in need & what interventions are needed." CEO @driggs16dc.bsky.social spoke to DMV cross-sector leaders at @UrbanLandInst Washington's #2025FutureForum yesterday.

Love to see it in print! @driggs16dc.bsky.social @washhousing.bsky.social @bridgetmarquis.bsky.social @rwjf.bsky.social #planning #socialinfrastructure #publicspace #placemaking Full article can be read here: medium.com/reimagining-...

A new Montgomery County initiative More Housing NOW pushes for affordable #MiddleClass homes—teachers, first responders, healthcare staff & others who often struggle to find #AffordableHousing. Read on via WBJ for new approaches to meeting #workforcehousing needs:

Join @driggs16dc.bsky.social & area thought leaders at ULI Washington's 3rd Annual Future Forum for an exciting Fishbowl Conversation on February 5th. Registration for the Future Forum will close this Friday 1/31 at 5pm. Sign up today! https://buff.ly/3WF2rv5

This week we celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honoring his legacy & vision for a more just, equitable & inclusive world. This month's blog shares @driggs16dc.bsky.social reflections on Dr. King's "beloved community" & how #affordablehousing puts us on his path: https://buff.ly/4h6iURc

A recent HUD article spotlights WHC & WHI affordability model through housing preservation in high-resource areas. The WHC/WHI partnership's innovative financing model & focus on #economicmobility through #mixedincome & #socialimpact approach: https://buff.ly/403o5tG #washhousing #affordablehousing

Happy New Year! WHC is hiring 2 Social Impact Coordinators. These positions will be responsible for implementing WHC's #socialimpact strategy at our DC/MD/VA apartment communities. Position details and application info linked below, please share with your networks!

This is the time to reflect on the challenges & successes of the previous year. Our 5-Year Impact Report details the story & impact of WHC so far, linked below. Support our work to preserve #affordablehousing in 2025 by donating here: https://buff.ly/3RWdJJi #washhousing #socialimpact

As WHC takes a look back at 2024, we strengthened our #socialimpact efforts, increased resident economic opportunities, & will continue to build inclusive & connected communities in 2025. Please consider a gift to support this critical work in 2025: https://buff.ly/3RWdJJi #washhousing

WHC gathered Board members, partners & #DC-area thought leaders to celebrate 5 years of leadership from CEO @driggs16dc.bsky.social, & what our org & supporters have accomplished. It was an evening filled with reflection, gratitude & excitement for the future! Here's to many more years of impact!

Today is #GivingTuesday. Your generosity can open doors to safe #affordablehousing for families in the DMV. Every donation brings WHC closer to building brighter futures for our residents. Together, we can create lasting change. Please make a donation to support our mission: https://buff.ly/3RWdJJi

On Thurs WHC’s Dir. of Asset Management, Yvette Ross Kane, will speak at @urbaninstitute.bsky.social on rental payment reporting to help our residents improve their credit scores. The event will showcase new findings on the impact of rent reporting on credit scores:

Happy Thanksgiving from the Washington Housing Conservancy! #washhousing #affordablehousing #thanksgiving #thankful

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