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UPDATE: DCHFA funds market-rate to affordable housing rehabilitation at Ridgecrest Village

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Washington, D.C., Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has financed the rehabilitation of Ridgecrest Village Phase I in Ward 8s Shipley Terrace neighborhood.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has financed the rehabilitation of Ridgecrest Village Phase I in Ward 8s Shipley Terrace neighborhood.
  • Not only does this deal ensure the residents of Ridgecrest Village will get much-needed updates to preserve their homes, but also that formerly naturally occurring affordable housing will transition to long term affordable housing to support residents at all income levels, stated Christopher E. Donald, Executive Director/CEO, DCHFA.
  • The NHP Foundation is the developer leading the first renovation at Ridgecrest Village since 1993.
  • The Agency offers private for-profit and non-profit developers low-cost predevelopment, construction and permanent financing that supports the new construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing in the District.

UPDATE: DCHFA funds market-rate to affordable housing rehabilitation at Ridgecrest Village

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 29, 2022

Washington, D.C., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has financed the rehabilitation of Ridgecrest Village Phase I in Ward 8s Shipley Terrace neighborhood.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has financed the rehabilitation of Ridgecrest Village Phase I in Ward 8s Shipley Terrace neighborhood.
  • Not only does this deal ensure the residents of Ridgecrest Village will get much-needed updates to preserve their homes, but also that formerly naturally occurring affordable housing will transition to long term affordable housing to support residents at all income levels, stated Christopher E. Donald, Executive Director/CEO, DCHFA.
  • The NHP Foundation is the developer leading the first renovation at Ridgecrest Village since 1993.
  • The Agency offers private for-profit and non-profit developers low-cost predevelopment, construction and permanent financing that supports the new construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing in the District.

DCHFA funds market-rate to affordable housing rehabilitation at Ridgecrest Village

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has financed the rehabilitation of Ridgecrest Village Phase I in Ward 8s Shipley Terrace neighborhood.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has financed the rehabilitation of Ridgecrest Village Phase I in Ward 8s Shipley Terrace neighborhood.
  • Not only does this deal ensure the residents of Ridgecrest Village will get much-needed updates to preserve their homes, but also that formerly naturally occurring affordable housing will transition to long term affordable housing to support residents at all income levels, stated Christopher E. Donald, Executive Director/CEO, DCHFA.
  • The NHP Foundation is the developer leading the first renovation at Ridgecrest Village since 1993.
  • The Agency offers private for-profit and non-profit developers low-cost predevelopment, construction and permanent financing that supports the new construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing in the District.

DCHFA’s investment in The Paxton brings 148 affordable units to Ward 7

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Washington, D.C., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) financed the construction of The Paxton, 148 affordable apartments in Ward 7.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) financed the construction of The Paxton, 148 affordable apartments in Ward 7.
  • All units at this property will be reserved for residents earning 50 percent or less of the area median income (AMI).
  • This development will get the District 148 units closer to Mayor Muriel Bowsers goal of 12,000 new affordable units by 2025.
  • The Paxton represents our continued commitment to building and preserving affordable and attainable housing in the Washington, D.C. market.

D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms initiative brings high-risk obstetrics services to birthing individuals in Ward 8

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Dr. Fries will be the only high-risk obstetrics specialist in the District's Ward 8.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Fries will be the only high-risk obstetrics specialist in the District's Ward 8.
  • Reducing physical barriers to quality healthcare, particularly for birthing individuals with the highest risk, is one way the D.C.
  • Safe Babies Safe Moms initiative seeks to improve health outcomes for parents and babies who live in communities that are historically under-resourced in the District.
  • Safe Babies Safe Moms brings together MedStar Health, the area's largest healthcare provider, and trusted community-based organizations Community of Hope and Mamatoto Village , to create positive and most importantly, sustainable change in maternal and infant health.

UPDATED: DCHFA Finances the Agency’s First Affordable Housing Development of 2022

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Closing a deal for an affordable housing transaction is a great way to begin the new year.

Key Points: 
  • Closing a deal for an affordable housing transaction is a great way to begin the new year.
  • This is the first of many developments that the Agencys multifamily team is working to fund to create and preserve beautiful, healthy affordable housing.
  • We are all excited about 2022 and look forward to a robust year of funding activity across all eight wards of the District, stated Christopher E. Donald, Executive Director/CEO, DCHFA.
  • The Agencys mission is to advance the District of Columbias housing priorities; the Agency invests in affordable housing and neighborhood development, which provides pathways for D.C. residents to transform their lives.

DCHFA Finances the Agency’s First Affordable Housing Development of 2022

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Closing a deal for an affordable housing transaction is a great way to begin the new year.

Key Points: 
  • Closing a deal for an affordable housing transaction is a great way to begin the new year.
  • This is the first of many developments that the Agencys multifamily team is working to fund to create and preserve beautiful, healthy affordable housing.
  • We are all excited about 2022 and look forward to a robust year of funding activity across all eight wards of the District, stated Christopher E. Donald, Executive Director/CEO, DCHFA.
  • The Agencys mission is to advance the District of Columbias housing priorities; the Agency invests in affordable housing and neighborhood development, which provides pathways for D.C. residents to transform their lives.

Two Projects Addressing the Impact of Racism on Health Receive Funding From the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation (RAHF) today announced the selection of two grantees for its 2021 Hillman Innovations in Care (HIC): Racism and Health Program.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation (RAHF) today announced the selection of two grantees for its 2021 Hillman Innovations in Care (HIC): Racism and Health Program.
  • Nursing has a venerable history of addressing inequities in care, said Ahrin Mishan, Executive Director of the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation.
  • Building on that tradition, and with an intimate knowledge of the communities they serve, this years grantees are uniquely positioned to mitigate the impact of racism on health.
  • The Rita & Alex Hillman Foundations mission is to improve the lives of all patients, families, and communities through nursing-driven innovation.