Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA)

🏘️ Is NOVA on the Road to Meeting Our Region’s Housing Needs? Join tomorrow, October 10th, from 12–1 PM for George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government webinar, part of the Regional Elected Leaders Initiative (RELI) Fall 2025 Webinar Series. Register here:https://lnkd.in/en4uqXY7 🗣️ Panelists: Jill Norcross – Executive Director, Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA) Terry Clower, Ph.D. – Director, Center for Regional Analysis, Schar School of Policy & Government, George Mason University Thomas Fleetwood – Director, Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development Moderator: P. David Tarter – Executive Director, Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship, George Mason Costello College of Business

Our team would like to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who joined NVAHA’s 20th Anniversary Educate & Celebrate event! The day was made special by the shared commitment to advocacy, community, and housing solutions. We are grateful to our speakers for sharing insights during the Leckey Forum, and to Catherine "Smitty" Connolly and Caitlin Connolly for posthumously accepting the Regional Housing Impact Leader Award on behalf of Congressman Gerry Connolly. Congratulations to our awardees; New Virginia Majority, Tenants and Workers United - Inquilinos y Trabajadores Unidos, Cornerstones, and BU-GATA. Finally, we are deeply grateful to our sponsors for supporting NVAHA’s mission. Your partnership makes it possible for us to keep advancing affordable housing in Northern Virginia through education, advocacy, and community collaboration. Thank you to Amazon, NVAR - Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS®, Virginia Housing Alliance, Truist, Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC), Buchanan Partners, Capital One, Fairstead, Klein Hornig LLP, LEO Impact Capital, Lincoln Avenue Communities, Pathway Homes, PNC,True Ground Housing Partners ,Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, Wesley Housing, Cornerstones,Bozzuto,LINKBANK,SCG DEVELOPMENT and more! Even with challenges ahead, our path is clear: stay focused, build on what works, and keep moving forward. See more photos from the event; https://lnkd.in/e_tA7ReC

This week, the Loudoun Community Cabinet, a giving circle of philanthropists supported by Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties celebrated five years of impact at Lark Brewing Company. Last year, the cabinet awarded $50,000 to the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance to advance housing advocacy efforts in Loudoun. The giving circle will provide the alliance with another $50,000 grant this year, Nerantzis announced. Looking ahead, Nerantzis said the group is looking for its next big project and for the community supporters who want to join the effort. NVAHA is honored to be among the organizations supported by the Cabinet, advancing housing solutions that help Loudoun families thrive. We are proud to have Amanda Caughran as our Loudoun Director. Read more here; https://lnkd.in/eZeKj-DZ

*FINAL CALL*: There's only 4 days left to grab your spot until ticket sales close this Friday, September 26 at 5pm. Space is limited! Grab your ticket today and be part of the celebration. Join us as we celebrate 20 years of education and advocacy in affordable housing. From forward-looking conversations at the Leckey Forum to honoring this year’s Regional Housing Leaders, it’s an afternoon and evening you won’t want to miss. https://nvaha.org/events/

*Our Final Award Winner Announcement*: We’re proud to honor New Virginia Majority (NVM) as our 2025 Regional Housing Impact Leader Award recipient! For years, NVM has championed immigrant communities, expanding access to driver’s licenses, protecting families from deportation, fighting housing discrimination, and advancing fair policies across Virginia. Their work strengthens community defense, builds grassroots leadership, and connects Virginians through solidarity and action. Join us in celebrating NVM at our 2025 Regional Housing Impact Leader Awards! There's only 4 days left to grab your spot until ticket sales close this Friday, September 26 at 5pm. Click here. https://nvaha.org/events/

*Winner Announcement! We’re proud to recognize Tenants and Workers United - Inquilinos y Trabajadores Unidos United (TWU) as the recipient of our 2025 Regional Housing Impact Leader Award!* For over 37 years, TWU has stood alongside low-income communities of color in Northern Virginia, leading the fight for affordable housing, immigrant rights, education justice, health equity, and community safety. Through grassroots leadership and community-led solutions, TWU has elevated community voices, strengthened neighborhoods, and driven lasting change. We are only 8 days away! Get your tickets here: https://nvaha.org/events/

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 2025 Housing Symposium Date: October 6th, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: George Mason University, Van Metre Hall, 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201 The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) is hosting the second event in our two-part housing series: a Regional Housing Symposium. Topic: Middle-Income and First-Time Home Buyer Housing Needs of Northern Virginia: Examining the Extent of the Problem – Creating Solutions The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) and George Mason University’s Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship (CREE) invite you to join us for a critical regional conversation on housing affordability for middle-income and first-time home buyers. This full-day symposium will bring together:  ✔️ Elected officials  ✔️ Housing and economic experts  ✔️ Policy and planning leaders  ✔️ Nonprofits and advocates. Click here to register or view agenda. https://lnkd.in/eDFyuZ_C

15 days to go! *Winner announcement*: Congratulations to Cornerstones! Join us on September 30th as we celebrate Cornerstones’ Opportunity Neighborhoods (ON) Initiative, the recipient of the 2025 Regional Housing Impact Leader Award. Don’t miss out: ticket sales close in one week! https://nvaha.org/events/

18 DAYS AWAY! Honoring Affordable Housing Leadership in Arlington. We are proud to announce BU-GATA as the 2025 recipient of the Ellen M. Bozman Award! Since 1992, BU-GATA has empowered Latino tenants, defended affordable housing, and built youth and community leadership in Arlington. Their legacy of advocacy ensures safe, stable homes for all. A vision that reflects Ellen Bozman’s lifelong commitment to inclusive, thriving communities. Join us on September 30th in celebrating BU-GATA’s decades of impact at the 2025 Ellen Bozman Award event! Click here to get your ticket! https://nvaha.org/events/

Only 27 days left until our big event on September 30th! Sneak Peek at our Regional Panel: Moderator Margaret Barthel (WAMU) Margaret Barthel with Joe Williams (Enterprise), Joe Williams Ken Silverman (HOC)Ken Silverman, Tom Fleetwood (Fairfax DHCD) Thomas Fleetwood They will discuss local models, from faith-based housing to public land development, that are driving results. Get tickets now: https://nvaha.org/events/