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The Wonderful Company Central Valley Community Grants Program Announces Over $1 Million in Funding For Central Valley Nonprofits and Schools

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

These grants, totaling over $1 million, will provide direct support to 23 organizations in California’s Central Valley.

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  • These grants, totaling over $1 million, will provide direct support to 23 organizations in California’s Central Valley.
  • Since its inception, the Central Valley Community Grants program has awarded over $6 million to more than 200 organizations and schools in the Central Valley.
  • Each year, the Resnicks, their foundation, and The Wonderful Company invest over $30 million in community development, education, sustainability, and health and wellness initiatives across the Central Valley and beyond.
  • “Wonderful's Central Valley Community Grants program catalyzes change by investing in the communities where our employees live and work,” said Andy Anzaldo, chief operating officer of corporate social responsibility at The Wonderful Company.

Richman Celebrates Grand Opening of The Retreat

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Friday, March 24, 2023

MERCED, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Richman Group of California, an innovator in apartment development, in partnership with long-time non-profit collaborator the Central Valley Coalition for Affordable Housing and Richman Property Services, a national leader in multifamily management, on March 1, 2023 celebrated the ribbon-cutting for their newest affordable community, The Retreat at Merced, in Merced, Calif.

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  • "The Retreat could not have been accomplished without the dedication and commitment of the public and private partners involved," said Rick Westberg, Executive Vice President at Richman.
  • Situated at 1137 B Street, The Retreat puts residents just minutes away from the retail opportunities, popular coffee shops and restaurants.
  • Those looking for a quiet retreat can hit up nearby Flanagan Park, Applegate Park, Burbank Park, Rahilly Park or Courthouse Square Park.
  • The mix of homes at The Retreat include one-, two- and three-bedroom options, ranging from 573 to 1,302 square feet.

CPP Announces the Closing of Affordable Housing Community in Aurora, Colorado

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

AURORA, Colo., Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPP (Community Preservation Partners), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, today announced the closing of Windsor Court located in Aurora, Colo.

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  • AURORA, Colo., Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPP (Community Preservation Partners), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, today announced the closing of Windsor Court located in Aurora, Colo.
  • Upon completion, the property hopes to attain Enterprise Green Communities (EGC) certification, the only national green building program for the affordable housing sector.
  • The parking lot asphalt will get a fresh grind and overlay, and a new community garden will provide open, green space for residents.
  • “Preserving a building that was very close to being converted to market-rate housing will significantly help the community,” said Anand Kannan, President at CPP.

National Leaders in Urban Redevelopment and Neighborhood Transformation Share Best Practices and Trends for 2023

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the country's most influential leaders in urban redevelopment and neighborhood transformation will meet in Fort Myers for a convening of Choice Neighborhood Initiative Planning and Implementation grantees.

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  • FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the country's most influential leaders in urban redevelopment and neighborhood transformation will meet in Fort Myers for a convening of Choice Neighborhood Initiative Planning and Implementation grantees.
  • The conference titled,Choice MEANS Choice: Anchoring Equity and Culture,will be held from November 30 December 2 at the Luminary Hotel.
  • Leaders in government, education, neighborhood transformation, business, urban redevelopment, non-profit and more will share best practices and trends for 2023.Some of the topics addressed will include:Strategies of Economic Mobility, Affordable Housing of the Future, Youth Violence and Community, Wealth Creation and Systems Change, Proactive Alignment and Trust-Building, Housing Stability,and more.
  • Founded in 1978, the organization is leading people efforts and neighborhood transformation in 23 cities and 40 neighborhoods across the nation.

Century Housing Expands The Century Villages at Cabrillo with The Cove, 90 New Supportive Apartment Homes for Veterans and Families in Long Beach

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Housing (Century) celebrated the groundbreaking of The Cove, an all-new permanent supportive housing (PSH) development and newest addition to The Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC), a 27-acre affordable and service-enriched community in Long Beach. The expansion will provide 60 affordable homes for Veterans experiencing homeless and 29 affordable homes for low income Veterans for a total of 90 homes, together with supportive services available to all Veteran residents.

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  • Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia and Councilmember Roberto Uranga joined developer Century Affordable Development, Inc. (CADI) to celebrate the positive impact The Cove will have for Long Beach Veterans.
  • "This development reflects the City's commitment to building quality, affordable housing in Long Beach," said Mayor Robert Garcia.
  • "We are incredibly grateful to Century Housing and all of our partners for their investment in safe, secure housing and critical services for our Veterans."
  • Century is incredibly proud to bring these beautiful homes to Veterans in need," said Brian D'Andrea, Senior Vice President of Century Housing.

Wells Fargo Names Otis Rolley as Head of Social Impact

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Otis Rolley is joining the company as head of Social Impact, leading community engagement and enterprise philanthropy, including the Wells Fargo Foundation.

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  • Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Otis Rolley is joining the company as head of Social Impact, leading community engagement and enterprise philanthropy, including the Wells Fargo Foundation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220706005242/en/
    Otis Rolley is named head of Social Impact at Wells Fargo, leading enterprise philanthropy and community engagement including the Wells Fargo Foundation.
  • Otis brings decades of expertise in creating social impact and advancing racial equity, as well as operational knowledge in running a large-scale philanthropic foundation, said Bill Daley, vice chairman of Public Affairs at Wells Fargo.
  • News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories .

Mayor Steve Adler Joins the Housing Authority of the City of Austin and Carleton Companies for the Grand Opening of 156 New Affordable Units at Chalmers Courts East

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) and Carleton Companies announce dual celebrations for Pathways at Chalmers Courts on Friday, May 20th, 9 a.m. at 1700 E. 3rd St., Austin, Texas 78702. The dual celebrations include a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly opened Pathways at Chalmers Courts East and groundbreaking for Pathways at Chalmers Courts West. Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Councilman Sabino "Pio" Renteria are among the dignitaries confirmed to speak at the event.

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  • The dual celebrations include a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly opened Pathways at Chalmers Courts East and groundbreaking for Pathways at Chalmers Courts West.
  • Pathways at Chalmers Courts East is the second phase of the redevelopment of Chalmers Courts.
  • The modernized development features significant enhancements to the 1930s-era public housing that had been Chalmers Courts.
  • WHAT: The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) and Carleton Companies celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Pathways at Chalmers Courts East and groundbreaking for Pathways at Chalmers Courts West.

Allied Orion Group Selected to Manage Five Affordable Housing Communities for BGC Advantage

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

HOUSTON, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Allied Orion Group has been selected to manage five affordable housing redevelopment communities for BGC Advantage: College Park (consisting of College Park Family I & II and College Park Senior), Askew Place/Uptown Rental Homes in Memphis, and Windsor Maley at the River in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Allied Orion Group has been selected to manage five affordable housing redevelopment communities for BGC Advantage: College Park (consisting of College Park Family I & II and College Park Senior), Askew Place/Uptown Rental Homes in Memphis, and Windsor Maley at the River in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • The redevelopment efforts of the Memphis, Tennessee properties is a partnership between BGC Advantage and the Memphis Housing Authority with the intention to turn former public housing into affordable housing developments that will serve a broader spectrum of the affordable housing population.
  • Construction will be spearheaded by Snyder Construction, and Allied Orion Group will provide management for the communities.
  • Windsor Maley at the River in Daytona Beach, FL is a redevelopment project partnership between BGC Advantage and the Housing Authority of the City of Daytona Beach to convert public housing into affordable housing.

Michaels Selected by Trenton Housing Authority as Development Partner for Historic Neighborhood Revitalization

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

CAMDEN, N.J., Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Michaels Organization , a national leader in residential real estate and the largest private-sector owner of affordable housing in the country, has been named the development partner for a major neighborhood revitalization in North Trenton, New Jersey, following a competitive selection process by the Trenton Housing Authority (THA).

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  • CAMDEN, N.J., Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Michaels Organization , a national leader in residential real estate and the largest private-sector owner of affordable housing in the country, has been named the development partner for a major neighborhood revitalization in North Trenton, New Jersey, following a competitive selection process by the Trenton Housing Authority (THA).
  • The Trenton Housing Authority and the City of Trenton were awarded a $1.3 million Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2019.
  • Michaels Construction will serve as General Contractor, and Michaels Management and the Trenton Housing Authority will partner to provide property management, ensuring that the new housing communities remain assets to the neighborhood for years to come.
  • About The Michaels Organization: Michaels is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment.

DCHFA names Nikol Nabors-Jackson Chief of Staff

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Washington, D.C., Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has a new Chief of Staff, Nikol Nabors-Jackson, a human services and affordable housing professional with more than 20 years of government and non-profit experience.

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  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has a new Chief of Staff, Nikol Nabors-Jackson, a human services and affordable housing professional with more than 20 years of government and non-profit experience.
  • DCHFAs Executive Director/CEO Christopher E. Donald made the appointment this summer, Nikol is a proven leader who has operated across the human services and housing sectors.
  • Joining DCHFA allows me to renew my focus and career interests on housing while continuing to serve the residents of the District at a new agency.
  • Being the chief of staff will allow me to be involved in every facet of the DCHFA, said Nabors-Jackson.