At HDC, we believe deeply in keeping residents at the center of everything we do. That includes maintaining the communities they call home at a high standard and providing services to support individuals’ growth. HDC provides high quality property management at all of our affordable communities. We also provide those services for property owners who share our values and vision for the future.
HDC agreed to take over third-party property management of seven affordable communities owned by Maryland-based peer-developer Homes for America. Homes for America does not provide those services themselves and was in search of an organization that maintain their communities at a high level. As two members of the Housing Partnership Network, a collection of 100 top-performing, high-capacity nonprofit housing developers, owners and financial institutions throughout the United States, we knew that our values were aligned and there was great potential in leveraging our strengths to better support Maryland and Delaware residents. HDC officially took over this role in September.
“At Homes for America, we seek to provide great housing and to create communities that enhance the lives of residents,” says Homes for America President & CEO Dana Johnson. “We are pleased to work with HDC MidAtlantic—a partner that shares our respect for residents and our vision of housing that contributes to resident health and opportunities—to provide property management services at seven of our Eastern Shore properties. We look forward to forging a strong partnership in the years to come.”
These affordable communities are:
Pocomoke Landing in Pocomoke City, MD
Parkside Village Apartments in Cambridge, MD
James E. Leonard Apartments in Salisbury, MD
Glenburn Garden House in Cambridge, MD
Shiloh House Apartments in Hurlock, MD
Hudson Townhomes in Cambridge, MD
Elizabeth Cornish Landing in Bridgeville, DE
These seven communities include 300 affordable apartments. We are excited to have the opportunity to serve more Maryland and Delaware residents. We are thankful to be collaborating with Homes for America and look forward to the impact we can continue to make together in the future.
Every voice matters. At HDC, we are committed to raising up resident voices and opening doors so that residents can actively participate in the democratic process, speak out on issues important to them and their communities, and communicate how policies affect their everyday lives. We believe it is important to make the time and space to listen, and to support resident leaders in effectively using their voices. We support resident advocacy opportunities through our Resident Academy of Leadership & Inspiration, Voter Registration Drives, and holding constituent meetings and tours with elected officials.
Allentown, PA
Fredericksburg, PA
Lancaster, PA
Finding a place to live that meets one’s basic needs and budget can feel like a never-ending challenge. The complexity of lower-income families and individuals extend far beyond simply finding a safe, affordable, and welcoming place to call home. At HDC, we are committed to being an ally in speaking to issues, programs, and policies that improve quality of life of our residents. Issues that we know are important to our residents include:
We know we can’t solve the affordable housing challenge alone. We need champions to help change the conversation around what home means and why it matters. We are committed to educating elected officials to understand the needs and challenges of their constituents. We are here to provide solutions that work and offer affordable housing expertise that demonstrates the impact policy decisions have on lower-income families, seniors and those with disabilities. We work closely with and participate in alliances and coalitions to educate and advance shared policy priorities. Our advocacy partners include:
Wendy Smith serves as the Vice President of Property Management, responsible for the overall strategic direction for HDC’s management portfolio and the organization’s largest staff team. Previously, Wendy served as Asset and Operations Manager for a leading real estate firm based in New York City which owned over 11,000 affordable homes. Since 2008, Wendy has held roles in regional level operations for commercial and for-profit housing agencies. Wendy holds a degree in International Studies.
