“Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible.” – Barack Obama September is National Literacy Month, a time to celebrate the power of reading and its ability to change lives. It’s also a time to reflect on how access to books and...
National Night Out and Back-to-School parties at Earle Manor and Hamilton Manor communities. As students across the DC area gear up for another school year – packing backpacks, meeting new teachers, and adjusting to early wake-up calls – it can be a stressful time for...
The summer is just flying by. It’s hard to believe we’re already at the end of July. It seems like a great time to share some updates from the first half of the year. Here at the Washington Housing Conservancy (WHC), the past six months have brought a mix of...
Last month was Mental Health Awareness Month—a time when the national spotlight turns to the challenges of mental illness and the importance of treatment. The conversation often centers around therapy, medication, and access to care. But there’s a crucial factor...
When Washington Housing Conservancy (WHC) began in 2018, our overarching goal was to preserve rental units in neighborhoods facing development pressure and keep them affordable to prevent displacement, especially for the “missing middle,” the teachers, first...
Spring is here in the DMV. It brings with it warmer weather and longer days. Blooming flowers and high pollen counts. Spring is a season of renewal and a great time to plant trees. Trees add beauty and promote both mental and physical health. And that’s why we at WHC...
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