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2024 AHC Annual Celebration: Opening Doors, Building Opportunities

October 15, 2024
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Three men in business attire are smiling and standing together at an indoor event, with a modern building and greenery visible in the background.
A woman wearing glasses, a red top, and a black blazer smiles while speaking at a podium with an ahc logo. A microphone is attached to the podium, and flowers are visible in the background.
A group of people are talking and smiling at an outdoor event. One man is wearing a suit, while others are dressed casually. The background shows a building and some greenery.
Two men wearing nametags smile for a photo at an indoor event. The man on the left wears glasses, a light jacket, and a blue shirt. The man on the right wears a grey blazer and white shirt. People and lights are visible in the background.
Three people in business attire are engaged in an animated conversation at an outdoor event; one man gestures expressively while the others listen intently. String lights are visible in the background.
Three women smile and pose together at an indoor event. They wear nametags and casual to semi-formal clothing. Other people and tables with food are visible in the dimly lit background.
A person wearing glasses and a tan shawl speaks at a podium with a microphone, gesturing with their hands. The podium has a circular logo, and greenery and flowers are visible in the background.
Two women smiling at an indoor event, both wearing name badges. One wears glasses and a patterned top, the other wears a light-colored jacket. Warm string lights are visible in the background.
Two men in suits are smiling and laughing at an outdoor event, with string lights and a tent in the background. A woman with brown hair and a pink scarf stands with her back to the camera, engaged in the conversation.
Two older women talk at an outdoor social event. One wears sunglasses and a blue patterned top, holding a drink, while the other wears a bright pink blazer and gestures with her hand. Other people are blurred in the background.
Three women are standing and talking outside near a building. One woman in a teal dress and beige blazer is speaking, holding a folder. The other two women listen attentively, one with arms crossed and the other holding a pink jacket.
Two men in business attire, both wearing name tags, smile at an indoor event with people socializing in the background. One man wears a red tie and navy blazer; the other wears glasses and a navy blazer.
A man in a suit and red tie speaks at a podium with a microphone, gesturing with one hand raised and wearing glasses on his head. A name tag reading President is visible on his jacket.

On October 10, Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) held its 2024 Celebration at The Westerly, the newest AHC community in Washington, D.C. It was a wonderful evening of conversation and connection with many partners. The event’s theme was “Opening Doors, Building Opportunities.”

The event kicked off with tours of the building, giving attendees a glimpse into what it’s like for residents living at The Westerly. Hilary Chapman, AHC Board Vice-Chair, inspired the crowd with insights into AHC’s mission and impact in the community.

Patrice Williams, an AHC resident, shared her experience living at The Westerly and what this community has meant to her.

“Living here at The Westerly has given me a sense of stability, community, and safety.”

Patrice Williams

Paul Bernard, AHC President & CEO, provided organizational updates and thanked AHC’s corporate partners for helping drive change and transform lives.

A special thank you to Tracy Hadden Loh with the Brookings Metro Center for Transformative Placemaking for her captivating keynote about the importance of transit-oriented housing.

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