AHC Strategic Plan

Our bold plan comes at a time of immense need, and we didn’t get here alone. Starting in fall 2022, we gathered input from staff, community partners, industry experts, national leaders in affordable housing, and most importantly, residents. Their insights shaped our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, ensuring it cultivates lasting impact.

A diverse group of people stands outdoors, smiling and posing together. They hold a round sign that says ahc Affordable Homes & Communities, highlighting their commitment to the Affordable Homes & Communities Strategic Plan. Trees and brick buildings are visible in the background.

AHC Goals

Goal 1: Meaningful Growth

Double the size of our portfolio and continually improve and invest in our current communities.

Goal 2: Transformational Engagement

Build and sustain healthy, beautiful, and equitable communities with our residents to open doors through which they can create homes, neighborhoods, and the lives they want to live.

Goal 3: Dynamic Collaboration

Deepen and expand our relationships with residents, neighbors, funders, and community partners to improve systems and advance our common goals.

Goal 4: Impactful Capital

Generate and expand financial resources to strengthen our infrastructure and achieve greater impact.

Goal 5: High-Performing Organization

Invest in our staff, culture, and systems to align with our values.

Goal 6: Board Leadership

Further develop and strengthen our Board of Directors to advance our mission.

Modern apartment courtyard with artificial grass, contemporary outdoor seating, small trees, and colorful ottomans—an inviting space in affordable homes & communities, surrounded by tall glass and brick buildings.

Our Communities

Check out our top-quality rental apartment communities in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

View Communities

A group of people wearing matching orange t-shirts stand and sit around tables, smiling and folding blue t-shirts in a bright room with large windows and green plants, supporting Affordable Homes & Communities.

Get Involved

Community partners, volunteers, and supporters are critical to our success. Join us!

Volunteer

Three young women stand together and smile at the camera, holding graduation caps and diplomas. One cap reads NURSE KING. Green trees, gold balloons, and signs celebrating Affordable Homes & Communities are visible in the background.

Build Bright Futures

Help build stronger futures. Donate to AHC’s Resident Services programs today.

Donate Now

a group of apartment buildings under construction

Real Estate Development

Our experienced team creates cost-effective, innovative development strategies.

Learn More

A smiling man in a gray suit jacket and white shirt, with short light brown hair, posing in front of a blurred indoor background with warm lighting.

“Harkins firmly believes that investing in affordable housing is one of the most impactful ways to strengthen communities and transform lives. Over the past two decades, we have been proud to partner with AHC in our shared commitment to this vital mission. AHC is unparalleled in their ability to develop, maintain, and provide exceptional services to the residents they support. We couldn't be prouder to collaborate with an organization that consistently puts their mission at the forefront.”

Ben Nichols, Harkins Builders President & CEO

A woman with shoulder-length curly hair, wearing a purple top and hoop earrings, smiles warmly at the camera against a blurred background.

"When residents have access to safe, stable and affordable housing, it can provide greater opportunity to achieve financial resilience, save for the future and build wealth. Since 2010, Capital One has had the privilege to work with AHC to create or preserve 19 affordable housing developments in the region and support resident services primarily related to financial and digital literacy and access.”

Desiree Francis, Head of Community Finance at Capital One