2024 Impact Report

Building Bright Futures

At Affordable Homes & Communities, we believe housing is more than just a roof—it’s the foundation for opportunity, stability, and success. In 2024, we continued our mission of creating quality homes with holistic resident services, driving change through innovation, partnerships, and responsible investment.

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Dive in to see our efforts and programs in action. Our annual Impact Report highlights the homes we’ve provided, the lives we’ve touched, and the communities we’ve strengthened.

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By the NumbersMaking a Difference

Expanding Access to Affordable Homes

Milestone Partnership with Goodwill

AHC and Goodwill of Greater Washington secured key funding and approvals for an innovative redevelopment project. This collaboration will provide more than just housing—it will create a hub for opportunity, with childcare, retail, and community resources.

128 affordable apartments

New childcare center & retail space

Groundbreaking in summer 2025

The WesterlyA Model for Mixed-Income Living

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AHC and Hoffman & Associates celebrated the ribbon-cutting of The Westerly, a landmark mixed-income development. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined the celebration, recognizing the importance of affordable housing in vibrant, inclusive communities.

449 apartments in SW D.C.

136 deeply affordable units
(30-50% of the Area Median Income)

Luxury amenities & first-floor retail

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Multifamily Development of the Year

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Best Large Affordable Housing Project

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Resident Voices

Patrice, resident of The Westerly
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AHC and Hoffman & Associates celebrated The Westerly’s ribbon-cutting with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Located in Southwest D.C., the building features 449 apartments, including 136 deeply affordable units for households earning 30-50% AMI. Residents enjoy luxury amenities and first-floor retail, including a vet clinic, preschool, and café.

AHC helps people like me have a place of their own. I think people with a lower income deserve nice places to live.

Patrice, resident of The Westerly
Enrique, Dyslexic Edge Academy student
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AHC, Dyslexic Edge, the Booz Allen Foundation, and the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education launched Dyslexic Edge Academy, an afterschool program for AHC students in grades 1-3, blending reading intervention with hands-on STEM activities.

“My favorite part is when we do experiments and learn more. It has taught me a lot of stuff like how to be respectful and how to talk to grown-ups.”

Enrique, Dyslexic Edge Academy student
Ezza, 2024 CCR graduate
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In June, family, friends, and mentors celebrated 42 AHC College & Career Readiness graduates, all headed to college. Among them, Ezza, now at George Mason University, is majoring in business.

“CCR helped me to advocate more for what I needed and guided me on the path to being prepared for college, making the transition from high school to college much easier.”

Ezza, 2024 CCR graduate
Darnell, resident of The Westerly
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Darnell moved into MonteVerde in the summer of 2024 after losing his wife to addiction. Seeking help and connection, he became an active participant in the substance misuse support group on site.

“These types of support groups
 give an outlet to have something constructive to embrace. This is important to me. I’m an advocate for sobriety.”

Darnell, resident of The Westerly
Shamika, former Barclay Greenmount resident
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With AHC Resident Engagement Specialist Alethea Smith’s support, resident Shamika earned her GED, trained as a pharmacy technician, and secured a job—allowing her to move from an AHC one-bedroom apartment to a three-bedroom house.

“In March, I go to get my national certification and that will increase my pay and give me the hospital position that I’m really reaching for.”

Shamika, former Barclay Greenmount resident
Kenya, AHC resident
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After joining AHC’s Women’s Empowerment program and setting financial goals, Kenya, a resident of Greenspring Overlook in Baltimore, boosted her credit score, began saving $25 a month, and opened an IRA account.

“It means success. It means new relationships, maybe a nice house and a nice neighborhood. Making a future for when I have kids and a successful occupation.”

Kenya, AHC resident
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Empowering Communities Through Resident Services

students enrolled in afterschool programs (+33% from 2023)

students participated in summer programs (+16% from 2023)

42

students graduated from AHC’s College & Career Readiness (CCR) program

enrolled in college

2,100+

backpacks distributed to children and families (+100% from 2023)

Strengthening Economic Mobility & Housing Stability

500+

evictions prevented

$1.5M+

in financial assistance accessed

732

residents received employment services

299

residents established a credit score

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Volunteer Impact

1,300
volunteers

12,300+
volunteer hours

Corporate Spotlights

AHC in the News

Throughout the year, AHC was featured in top media outlets such as The Washington Business Journal, NewsNation, The New York Times, The Baltimore Banner, Business Insider, WUSA 9, and Affordable Housing Finance, spotlighting its leadership, real estate expertise, and transformative resident services.

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Thank You to Our Donors & Supporters

Your support empowers stronger communities. Together, we can make sure every resident has the stability 
and opportunity they deserve. See the generous donors who make this possible on our Donor List.

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