DEVELOPING AND MANAGING THE FUTURE OF APARTMENT HOME LIVING
July 2016
Dear FJG Family, 
We're gearing up for the next month's annual outreach program, Operation School Supplies (OSS). My father, Wendell Franklin started this operation ten plus years ago. OSS was begun to make sure that all children in our communities started school with the essential school supplies to be successful. Wendell wants to ensure every child that calls our apartment communities home to have the best opportunity in school. I am proud that his tradition lives on at TFJG. One of my favorite core values is, "Commitment - our passion is people".  That not only applies to our TFJG family, but to our residents and their family members that live and play in our communities.  

Wishing you all a wonderful August!

Taylor Franklin
Operation School Supplies
This year, the communities have approximately 1,550 children that will be provided with school supplies with the tools necessary to be successful in the classroom.
United Way - DAY OF CARING
United Way's Day of Caring will be held this year on Friday, September 9th. TFJG will send several volunteers to Norfolk to participate at ForKids,Inc. and with the Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority at Young Terrace to help with landscaping, painting, general clean up, and more! TFJG has 38 spots to fill throughout the day - some are morning shifts, some are afternoon. Plan accordingly now so that several team members from your department or site can participate! 
  • Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority (NRHA) - Young Terrace: Est. 1940. NRHA is a national leader in community revitalization and fostering sustainable mixed-income communities. 
  • ForKids, Inc - ForKids is breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty for families and children in South Hampton Roads and Western Tidewater with housing, education, and comprehensive services.
Remember to request the use of community service time in TimeVantage. Please note: cancellations are not acceptable. If you sign up and cannot participate, you must find your replacement. If you have any questions, please contact Christen Faatz. 
Park Place Luxury Apartments
The Gables Court Apartment community has been renamed to Park Place Luxury Apartments. The 198-community has begun multi-million dollar renovations that includes a high-end unit interior renovation, clubhouse renovations, new exterior paint, curing operational deficiencies and deferred maintenance, re-branding the property, and implementing hands-on asset management and property management to re-position the asset within its sub-market. The community will also be upgraded to meet energy efficiency standards and feature a brand new state-of-the-art fitness center, business/conference center with complimentary Wi-Fi, and a luxuriously renovated clubhouse with an attached resort-class swimming pool and expansive sundeck. Each apartment will be renovated to include high-end custom finishes such as wood-grain vinyl flooring, granite counter tops, silver and black appliance packages, and brushed nickel fixtures throughout. 


Catalina Crossing 
The team at Catalina Crossing keeps one thing in mind and that is motivation. As we all know, lease-ups can be a challenge but at Catalina Crossing they having kept each other motivated to get the community 100% leased. Natalie Nethery has been caught in the act by organizing a "mass" lease signing. Catalina had 12-move-ins scheduled for the day and Natalie motivated the future residents to come in and sign their leases together. This is a great way to get neighbors to become friends. 

Catalina Crossing opened in June of 2016 in Chesapeake, VA and is currently 99% leased! 
Resident Appreciation Month
TFJG hosted The Summer House Apartments Resident Appreciation pool party. It was an afternoon filled with food/beverages, live music, and raffles. Thank you to our sponsors Beecroft & Bull, The Bikini Hut, Flip Flop Shops, Tervis, Home Republic, Beach Gallery, The Lemon Cabana, 344 Beauty Bar, Jody's Popcorn, Soya Sushi Bar & Bistro, Mary's Nailtique, Buffalo Wild Wings, New York State of Mind Boutique, Which Wich Sandwich, PapaJohns Pizza, Harris Teeter, Farm Fresh, & Perked Up Coffee Cafe!  
Click the video image to watch the special moments that occurred during the Summer House Resident Appreciation pool party.
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In This Issue
Executive Leaders
Mission Statement
At The Franklin Johnston Group, our innovative team embraces excellence while creating communities which tell unique stories. We develop and manage with uncompromising standards. We value career growth earning the coveted reputation as a preferred employer. The Franklin Johnston Group, the future of apartment home living.
Core Values
Commitment -

Our passion is people!

Knowledge -

Learning empowers...ASK!

Teamwork -

Make something happen!

Character -

Work like no one is watching.

Communicate -

Honestly and respectfully.

Balance -

Enjoy life...

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TFJG Team Members
Our people make a difference in everything we do and truly are the secret to our success. We are proud to announce new FJG team members that have joined us this month:
  • Alaina Cotton
  • Alexis Davis
  • Alicia Banks
  • Bertha Turner
  • Brandon Abler
  • Carl Hill
  • Cassandra DeRose
  • Charles Delgado
  • Elijah Beltran
  • George Loynachan
  • Jakeim Robertson
  • Kevin Criss
  • Marc Hayes
  • Natashia Dildy
  • Patrick James
  • Tameka Harper
  • Tiffany Woodyard
  • Tyra Mosby
Featured Community

Greenwich Village allows residents to enjoy the height of sophistication with easy access to the famed Virginia Beach oceanfront with all of it's fine dining and outdoor fun, and Downtown Norfolk.
Summer Fun
Tanglewood Lake team members; Heather, Jeff, Amber, & Tim  hosted a picnic by the poolside for their community. The residents enjoyed having fun in the sun and danced to their favorite tunes with DJ Lady J. There was cool refreshing drinks, BBQ, raffles and more!

Community Garden
Community gardens are an ideal addition to an apartment complex.  The Woodlands at Phoebus has an enthusiastic group of residents who enjoy gardening. Resident Mary Ellen Reid said, "We have beautiful sunflowers that made an appearance this week. We planted about 7 weeks back and water them most evenings - especially with the heat we've been having. I'm now waiting patiently for the rest of the blossoms to catch up".

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