Who's Taking Home the Racial Equity In Action Award?

And the Racial Equity In Action Winner Is...

Kindlewood

Piedmont Housing Alliance and National Housing Trust are the 2024 Housing Achievement Award winners in the "Racial Equity in Action" category for their Kindlewood project! This recognition celebrates an organization or institution that has successfully integrated racial equity into its policies, practices, programs, and budgets, resulting in reduced racial inequities and improved success for black and brown communities.

Why Kindlewood Out:

Commitment to Equity: By transforming a space with deep historical ties to racial injustice into an equitable community, Kindlewood is a shining example of progress for predominantly Black and brown residents and promises to add 300 homes to Charlottesville's affordable housing stock.

Community-Led Redevelopment: By forming a Redevelopment Advisory Committee composed of residents who received compensation for their contributions, Kindlewood ensured that the redesign and rebuilding efforts were deeply rooted in the lived experiences and needs of its predominantly non-white residents. This model of participatory development not only addresses physical and economic isolation but also fosters a strong sense of ownership and pride within the community.

Building Community: Beyond the brick-and-mortar achievements, the project’s focus on creating a Community Resource Center, an Early Learning Center, a public park, and a community farm exemplifies a holistic approach to community revitalization.

We at HAND are inspired by Kindlewood's journey and eagerly anticipate the thriving community it's constructing with each thoughtful step—we can't wait to see how it continues to unfold and inspire.

Please join us at the 33rd Annual HAND Honors, an event that promises to bring together industry leaders and colleagues to celebrate the Housing Achievement Awardees and the GenerationHAND Scholarship recipient, whose name will be announced soon!

6:00PM

Doors Open

7:00PM-7:30PM

Housing Achievement Awards

Children’s Essay Contest Winner

GenerationHAND Scholarship Award

7:30PM-9:00PM

Connect with your colleagues

and partners over live music, culinary delights and good times!

À LA CARTE ITEMS

One Pass - $200

Full Color Ads - $800-$1450

AD SPEC SHEET

CELEBRATION PACKAGE - $800

Buy 4 Passes, Get 1 Free!

PARTNER PACKAGE - $1500

2 HAND Honors Passes

Event Page & Invitation Branding

ADVOCATE PACKAGE - $3500

4 HAND Honors Passes

¼ Page Ad

Event Page & Invitation Branding

HONORS PACKAGE - $6,000

5 HAND Honors Passes

¼ Page Ad

Event & Invitation Branding

Membership Dues Waived

THANK YOU TO OUR

DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS

Swiftway Services

$100 Visa Gift Card & Full-Service Relocation Package for a Resident ($750-$2000 value)

Novogradac & Company

$100 Visa Gift Card

Miner Feinstein Architects

Thatcher and Rye Gift Card

Bozzuto Construction Company

North Face Backpack

& $100 REI Gift Card

R4 Capital

$100 Visa Gift Card

International Spy Museum

Two General

Admission Tickets

Harkins Builders

$100 Visa Gift Card

Linganore Winecellars

Private Wine Tasting for Two

Compass Coffee

Four Coffee Tins

Interested in becoming a Door Prize sponsor? Contact Susan Ortiz, Program Director at sortiz@handhousing.org

The Housing Achievement Awards recognize housing developments, leaders, and solutions across the Capital Region. We are excited to celebrate your outstanding achievements over the last year! During the program, we will also honor the GenerationHAND Scholarship winner and the winner of the Children’s Essay Contest.

Thank you to our Housing Achievement Awards judges!

Claudia

Wilson Randall

Community Development

Network of Maryland

Michael Schuerer

Retired, Executive Vice President, Cornerstones Housing Corporation

Nancy Rase

Nancy Rase Consulting

Services, LLC

GenerationHAND Scholarship

HAND is proud to host the GenerationHAND Scholarship for the second year! The scholarship is awarded to college-bound high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, and a commitment to using their talents to serve our communities. HAND is able to support these students through generous contributions from members like YOU! We encourage you to donate below to lift up our future leaders - every bit helps!

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