WHC is at @bipartisanpolicy.org Terwilliger Center Summit on Housing Supply Solutions! It covers preservation to new construction, rental to homeownership, we're exploring the challenges of housing affordability & how the public & private sectors can work together to find solutions ow.ly/qzOJ50ZfJby

Our next Catalyst awardee is Beatriz Beltran Saul, Property Manager at Hamilton Manor. Ms. B demonstrates a strong commitment to #SocialImpact through collaboration, participation in resident engagement, and proposing new initiatives, reflecting her dedication to fostering an inclusive & community.

Another Catalyst winner from our Impact Partnership Summit is Maintenance Supervisor Fredy Chinchilla. He's an integral partner in advancing #SocialImpact efforts at Earle Manor through his consistent support of resident programming. He creates a positive & well-coordinated community environment.

WHC Board Chair Kevin Clinton and CPO for the Federal City Council is the guest writer for this month's blog. The FCC recently launched Housing Unity DC, an effort to bring together all the stakeholders in the housing space. Read here: www.washingtonhousingconservancy.org/a-call-to-fi...

WHC was mentioned in this @brookings.edu article based on new research published yesterday, co-authored by Emilia Calma from @dcpolicycenter.bsky.social, Nicholas Finio, PhD at @umdsmartgrowth.bsky.social, and @lohplaces.bsky.social from Brookings

Tomorrow @driggs16dc.bsky.social will join @axios.com to discuss the future of housing, from affordability to accessibility. They will discuss preservation, equitable access to housing opportunities, & address affordability challenges facing communities across the DMV. Watch here: bit.ly/WHCAxios

Another successful Mother's Day event was hosted at our Huntwood Courts community with a Paint & Sip Brunch last week! The painting workshop was facilitated by Happy Trees Entertainment. Our resident moms socialized with each other and enjoy a refreshing lunch while listening to music.

Last week, Loree Grand residents received mini Bundt cakes to celebrate Mother's Day. They were also invited to share ideas on how to improve the communal rooftop space. Pop-ups across the community allow staff to engage with residents community spaces and get to know their neighbors.

Residents at WHC properties marked #MothersDay! Crystal House families gathered to share food & make DIY bouquets. Hamilton Manor residents led a Mother’s Day Self Care Celebration with support from WHC staff. 2 events with fun & food, creating community connection & bringing residents together!

Our recent blog digs deeper into our model of Inclusive Property Management, our recent Impact Partnership Summit, & our new recognition awards to highlight property management staff who are going above & beyond on social impact. Read more here: www.washingtonhousingconservancy.org/inclusive-pr...

Spring has brought warmer temperatures, showers, flowers, and events across WHC communities. This month at Crystal House, there were two community-wide events – a celebration of World Art Day and the Spring Festival. Thanks to everyone who made these celebrations happen and joined for the fun!

Recently one of our Loree Grand residents led their first Spades Game Night! Neighbors were excited to play & offer support to beginners. They also socialized with the new manager outside of the traditional office setting. Special thanks to Property Manager Kirby & #Socialimpact Coordinator Shannon!

One of WHC's recent Catalyst winners, Lexus Crayton consistently enhances the resident experience at Huntwood Courts through initiative & strong community engagement. She brings great ideas & has built strong relationships with residents. Lexus is a pillar for the Huntwood community! #socialimpact

Some of our youngest residents came out for an #Easter Egg Hunt at Hamilton Manor. Residents made bunny masks & decorated Easter eggs. It was so special to see our #community come together, kids laughing, neighbors connecting, & plenty of colorful eggs discovered along the way! #washhousing

WHC kicked off the Social Impact Recognition Awards, created to recognize #propertymanagement partners who stand out as pillars of Leadership, Impact in Action, Resident Engagement & Inclusion, & Collaboration & Partnership. We’ll share more about each awardee & their impact over the next 5 weeks!

Last month @urbaninstitute.bsky.social shared evidence linking #affordablehousing with positive social determinants in careers, education, & health. These insights support WHC's work to provide #mixedincome rental housing with #socialimpact programming: housingmatters.urban.org/articles/how...

Today @driggs16dc.bsky.social is at the 2026 ULI Housing Opportunity Conference in Baltimore. This conference brings together over 500 professionals to discuss some of the most pressing housing policy challenges facing the US now & possible opportunities for change. housingconference.uli.org

CEO @driggs16dc.bsky.social & Dir. of Asset Management Yvette Ross Kane shared insights on DC #affordablehousing w/ Federal City Council's Emerging Leaders Program, hosted at Loree Grand. We value these partnerships to connect future leaders w/ solutions to the most urgent challenges in our region.

Renters w/ housing cost burdens reached another record high in 2024, with nearly 1/2 of renter households spending more than a 1/3 of their income on housing. Sign up for @harvard-jchs.bsky.social virtual release of America's Rental Housing 2026 report: www.jchs.harvard.edu/calendar/ame...

At the end of Feb, Loree Grand hosted Loree Murray Day. Residents learned about the legacy of Ms. Murray, connected w/ neighbors, & engaged with her family & fellow advocates to hear stories about the activist work that Ms. Murray did to improve Northeast DC: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

This Friday WHC's CEO @driggs16dc.bsky.social will join leaders from across housing, policy, finance, and community development at the Maryland Capital Region Housing Symposium, hosted by Prince George’s County DHCD on March 6. Sign up for the waitlist here: www.eventbrite.com/e/maryland-c...

From @brookings.edu's Center for Community Uplift recently released a report by Dr. @andreperryedu.bsky.social collaborated w/ @gallup.com to document the extent of interracial contact among Americans & its links to well-being: www.brookings.edu/articles/we-... #economicmobility #communitybuilding

This week, the DC Policy Center hosted “DC’s Employment Outlook: Risks, Realities, & Policy Choices”. Speakers examined the state of employment in the DMV region. Higher unemployment & a tighter job market have had adverse impacts on the area's housing market: www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications...

Mark Joseph, Ph.D. has worked with WHC as a trusted adviser & now Board member. Read this month's blog featuring Mark’s work & the evolution of his organization NP3: Nurturing People. Power. Place. (formerly NIMC). His scholarship has had a profound impact on WHC's social impact work. bit.ly/WHC-NP3

The number of cost-burdened households in the US rose to record highs in 2024. 43.5M households spent over 30% of their income on housing, nearly half of all renters are cost-burdened. Read the latest from @harvard-jchs.bsky.social for more: www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/housing... #affordablehousing

Recent @housingmatters.bsky.social & @urbaninstitute.bsky.social experts wrote on affordability, homelessness, climate change & housing finance, what they see as the biggest housing challenges this year—plus what they view as the most promising housing actions to address these issues: bit.ly/46Bn9AP

In July 2025, WHC Board member David Roodberg published a policy brief with Mercatus Center of @georgemasonu.bsky.social. Roodberg proposed approaches that could avoid LIHTC’s pitfalls, & how governments & other orgs can put them into practice: www.mercatus.org/research/pol... #affordablehousing

Next month WHC's CEO @driggs16dc.bsky.social will join leaders from across housing, policy, finance, and community development at the Maryland Capital Region Housing Symposium, hosted by Prince George’s County DHCD on March 6: www.eventbrite.com/e/maryland-c... #AffordableHousing #MDHousing #PGDHCD

Economist & @harvard.edu Prof. Raj Chetty & @oppinsights.bsky.social published an option piece on how to bring back the American Dream, correlating socioeconomic mobility with creating community in higher resourced neighborhoods in @nytopinion.nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/o...

This month's blog is on the 5th anniv. of WHC's 1st property, Crystal House. It's a new housing approach, focused on preservation, workforce housing, mixed income communities & collaboration between corporate philanthropy, government, nonprofits, & traditional real estate investors: bit.ly/CH5yrs

LEO Impact Capital recently hosted a reception to celebrate the 5th year of the Washington Housing Initiative Impact Pool. WHC is a day one partner, LEOIC has been critical to all of our property acquisitions. Congrats for all your hard work & leadership, WHC looks forward to continued partnership!

“Life’s most persistent & urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” — Dr Martin Luther King Jr. WHC honors Dr. King’s legacy by continuing the work to uplift inclusive, connected communities, & we strive to build community-driven spaces that create belonging & economic opportunity for all.

This week at Crystal House's Vision Board Workshop, Resident Steward Sana led a grounding meditation, which set a wonderful tone for the session. It was deeply engaging, residents enjoyed themselves so much that they're already planning their own independent craft meetups! #washhousing #socialimpact

WHC Stakeholder Council member Brett Theodos has recently launched the Center for Local Finance and Growth at the @urbaninstitute.bsky.social. Read more about it below. Congrats Brett! #economicmobility #affordablehousing #impactinvesting

48% of renters are cost burdened in the Baltimore-Richmond corridor. Major employers cite housing affordability as critical talent retention obstacle. Greater Washington Partnership released their Housing Playbook addressing 390,000-unit regional shortfall: www.bizjournals.com/washington/n...

In December @wamu.org.web.brid.gy reran their series “In Good Company,” examining the loneliness epidemic & how it could be solved. Access to public space impacts our ability to connect w/ others. This series' themes are central to our work and approach at WHC: wamu.org/story/25/12/... @wamu.org

Another great WHC holiday event! Hamilton Manor celebrated the season together with a delicious meal, games, music and presents for the kids. There were lots of smiles and festive cheer! Thanks to Social Impact Coordinator Monica & the whole team for creating another great memory with our residents!

Happy Holidays from WHC! We're highlighting recent festive events at our DC communities, Loree Grand & Huntwood Courts, organized by Social Impact Coordinator Shannon! Thanks to WHC staff, property management & resident stewards working hard to make this holiday season extra special bit.ly/DonateWHC

At Crystal House, our Social Impact Coordinator Arianna & the property management team hosted a community wide event with 80 residents to decorate the lobby tree, enjoy delicious food, & a hot cocoa bar! So grateful for all the neighbors & staff who make the community home! #happyholidays

The close of the year is a time that invites us all to pause & reflect. We are reminded of what truly matters: home, stability, & community. Learn more about the vital work WHC accomplished this year & consider making a donation to our work! www.washingtonhousingconservancy.org/whc-2025-yea...

Last week 60+ Earle Manor residents came together for their best event yet, with great food, games, a toy giveaway & fellowship with neighbors. Thanks to all who helped make the event happen, & a special shout out to our Social Impact Coord. Monica for all her hard work to make the night a success!

This #GivingTuesday make your generosity count. Help open doors to #affordablehousing for families across the DC area. Every donation, no matter the size, brings WHC closer to building brighter futures for our residents. Donate today to support our work! washingtonhousingconservancy.org/donate/

From WHC, thank you for all your support in our mission to address housing stability & economic security in the DMV. This Thanksgiving, may we give thanks for all we have, including each other. May we carry that spirit forward, beyond the holiday table, into the days & months ahead: bit.ly/Tday2025

WHC CEO @driggs16dc.bsky.social will speak at the Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC) East 2025 on December 2. Join her for the latest insights on housing affordability, policy & development. Use code JOINME for a discount! Register here: app.ingo.me/q/ej9oq #washhousing #affordablehousing

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...