Exploring the Distinctions, Challenges, and Solutions for Building Inclusive Communities

Federal transformation is creating real turmoil in the DMV regional economy. In the coming months, we will continue to monitor both the challenges and opportunities of this transformation.

Pictured left to right: Sarah Wholey; Jane Wholey; Mike Chiappa, True Ground; Megan Wholey; Carmen Romero, True Ground; Senator Barbara Favola; Dennis Wholey; Martha Williams, Wholey Legacy Homes resident; Matt de Ferranti, Arlington County Board; Rich Jordan, True Ground Board; Don Scoggins, Virginia Housing; Chair Takis Karantonis, Arlington County Board; Kanesha Brown, Virginia Housing; Gina […]

APAH recently completed the naming process for its building currently under construction in Fairfax County, formerly nicknamed Braddock Senior. Ilda’s Overlook Senior Residences is named in honor of Ilda, a nearby, former community. It is believed that the Black community called Ilda was named after Matilda Gibson Parker, daughter of Horace Gibson and daughter-in-law of […]

(And listen to, watch, and do) Celebrate Black History Month with us! As we continue to educate ourselves and reflect, we will be sharing staff recommendations all month long. The 2025 theme is, “African Americans and Labor.” Books and Audiobooks Podcasts, Films, Shows Activities The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni Taffi Dollar Black History Month […]

Neighbors play an important role in shaping stronger communities, and Mackenzie is a powerful example of that impact. As a resident of True Ground’s Parc Rosslyn community, a law student, and someone with experience in affordable housing, she brings a unique perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing the housing industry. Mackenzie recently finished her second year […]

Innovative resident services will help increase affordability and strengthen financial footing for residents Arlington, VA — Today, Capital One announced a $2.5 million strategic investment to support True Ground Housing Partners’ work to create and preserve affordable housing across Northern Virginia and the greater Washington region, while strengthening resident services that support families in building […]

An ‘Accidental’ Move Ms. Wise’s mother taught her that life’s unexpected changes should be viewed as an opportunity. While moving to Ilda’s Overlook was accidental, she says this opportunity opened the door for the excellent quality of life that she is enjoying. Shortly after Ms. Wise’s husband passed, she was visiting one of her daughters […]

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