A recent @shelterforce.bsky.social article on the #housingaffordability crisis in Charlotte, NC cited private #impactinvesting from Ascent Housing & nonprofit preservation models like WHC’s as possible solutions to help solve affordable housing crisis: shelterforce.org/2026/08/25/c... #washousing

As DC area families head back to school WHC is excited to provide backpacks & other essentials to our communities' families. Our annual giveaway is made possible through a generous #Amazon donation. Learn more about our back-to-school activities: www.washingtonhousingconservancy.org/back-to-scho...

WHC Celebrates Back to School - Washington Housing Conservancy

Aug 26, 2026 | Blog

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It’s hard to believe it’s already August & summer seems to be flying by. WHC is highlighting our top summer reads that dig deeper into the issues that our work seeks to address – housing affordability, economic mobility and rent burden: www.washingtonhousingconservancy.org/2026-summer-...

CEO @driggs16dc.bsky.social spoke at the Housing Supply Accelerator Summit by the National League of Cities & American Planning Association. Kimberly explored local and national #affordablehousing strategies w/ KellyAnn Kirkpatrick from Amazon Housing Fund & @trueground.bsky.social's Carmen Romero.

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

2026 Terwilliger Center Summit on Housing Supply Solutions

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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...

A Call to Fix DC’s Housing Ecosystem - Washington Housing Conservancy

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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

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👏 Congratulations to D.C. Policy Center's Emilia Calma on the publication of "A housing market on the precipice" 🏘️ Published by @brookings.edu and coauthored by Nicholas Finio and @lohplaces.bsky.social, the report marks trends in the region's housing market. ➡️ Read more: ow.ly/CJfT50Z8cxQ

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...

How Housing Matters for Educational, Health, and Economic Outcomes

How, when, and where people access housing affects many aspects of individual and community outcomes.

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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...

Maryland Capital Region Housing Symposium

Housing affordability is a critical challenge in the Maryland Capital Region, impacting families, workers, local economies, and growth.

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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

Board Member Spotlight: Mark Joseph Advancing Urban Equity & Inclusion - Washington Housing Conservancy

Feb 19, 2026 | Blog

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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