Virginia Housing Alliance

Today we are highlighting our brand new BIPOC Leadership Institute which the Virginia Housing Alliance launched earlier this year. BLI is a 10-month intensive and targeted program designed to leverage training, coaching, and peer support to help 15 mid-career housing professionals foster and grow leadership skills and create a career development plan to catalyze their leadership trajectory. #vha #bipoc #virginia #affordablehousing #endhomelessness

Over the next few days, we want to share some of the Virginia Housing Alliance's biggest successes over the past year. We are kicking this series off with a record-breaking year for both the Housing Credit Conference and Housing Virginia's Most Vulnerable conference. Over 870 members, partners, and advocates registered for the conferences which took place in October. Thank you to everyone for making these a huge success. #vha #virginiahousingalliance #affordablehousing #endhomelessness

Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season. #happyholidays

We are thrilled to introduce another member of VHA’s inaugural BIPOC Leadership Institute cohort– Justin Ferguson. Justin Ferguson seamlessly bridges the worlds of real estate investments and wine culture. As a Multifamily Specialist at Marcus & Millichap’s Southern Virginia Office, Justin partners with diverse clients to develop tailored strategies that maximize returns in the Virginia market. Read more about Justin on our website. #vha #bipoc #virginia #affordablehousing

This month's Board Member Spotlight is Mike Chiappa, Director of Real Estate Development at True Ground Housing Partners. Mike is a Real Estate professional based out of Washington, DC. The majority of his professional career has been spent in investment management, financial modeling, and underwriting. Mike joined True Ground Housing Partners, (formerly the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing) in 2013 and was promoted to Vice President, Real Estate Development in January of 2021. There, he has found tremendous success in his financial underwriting efforts for an abundance of affordable housing projects. #vha #virginiahousingalliance #affordablehousing

Are you or someone you know passionate housing policy in Virginia? Then please consider becoming a member of the Virginia Housing Alliance. Your membership support is critical for VHA to continue our efforts to increase housing opportunity and end homelessness across the Commonwealth. To become a member, visit: https://lnkd.in/e8KWUwqu #virginia #virginiaaffordablehousing #vha

It's time to invest in Virginia students and families. The 5000 Families pilot program will provide rent relief to thousands of low-income families with school-aged children and younger across Virginia. Learn more about the 5000 Families pilot program on our website. #5000Families #virginia #virginiaaffordablehousing #affordablehousing #rentrelief

Virginia Housing Alliance's Housing Advocacy Day will take place on February 5th, 2025, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219. This impactful event brings VHA members together to connect with state legislators and advocate for expanding affordable housing and ending homelessness across the Commonwealth. Please note that registration for Advocacy Day and the webinar trainings is exclusively for VHA members. Visit our website to learn more or to become a member. #virginia #virginiaaffordablehousing #affordablehousing #Advocacy #advocateforhousing

Interested in supporting the 5000 Families Pilot program? Visit our 5000 Families website to sign up for campaign updates, download our social media toolkit, and find sample letters to the editor. Visit 5000Families.com to show your support for Virginia students and families. #5000Families #virginia #virginiaaffordablehousing #affordablehousing #rentrelief

What will it take to create affordable housing where people have a place to call home and belong? We are in the midst of a housing crisis where skyrocketing prices, limited inventory, and increasing demands leave families, young professionals, and entire communities without viable paths to homeownership, but innovative solutions are emerging. Organizations like Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation, Inc., in partnership with the Amandla Fund, Piedmont Housing Alliance, and the Virginia Housing Alliance, are creating innovative pathways to address systemic challenges and reimagine ownership for communities historically left behind. From targeted support for first-time homebuyers to cultivating diverse leadership pipelines and fostering equitable redevelopment, these initiatives offer a roadmap for addressing the racial homeownership gap and broader housing challenges. 📖 Check out the full article and learn from their innovative, groundbreaking work: How focused support closes racial homeownership gaps Why leadership cultivation drives sustainable housing solutions The power of collaboration to promote equitable housing practices 💡 Plus, actionable strategies, reflective questions for leaders and interactive exercises to inspire housing innovation. Together through innovative collaboration, we can rewrite the housing narrative where having a home is more than a dream. Ebony Walden, Brian Koziol, Arley Bell, Justin Ferguson, Joeffrey Trimmingham, GRETA HARRIS, Sherrie Armstrong, Cynthia Newbill, Evette Roots, Jovan Burton, Dianna Bowser