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Transition and New Leadership for NVAHA

Jun 14, 2022 | Articles, Housing News, Uncategorized

After 17 years as the founder and Executive Director of NVAHA, I plan to step down from the organization in December. It has been my great joy to work with such a dynamic and committed group of professionals who are so passionate about the work that we do. I will...

Crisis Averted – for Now

Mar 4, 2022 | Articles

  In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly passed an amendment to legislation governing landlord/tenant relationships, stating that a tenancy that was “month-to-month may be terminated by either party giving 30 days’ notice in writing, prior to the next...

The Affordable Housing Community Supports REGGI

Jan 27, 2022 | Guest Posts

This post was written by Michelle Krocker, Executive Director in partnership with Scott Peterson, Vice-Chair, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Our housing and community development work often focuses on statistical measures like the number of units created,...

Have you seen the numbers?

Dec 31, 2021 | Articles

We begin 2022 with our health and safety at continued risk due to the COVID pandemic. All of us are effected, but people of color are disproportionately impacted by the trauma of housing instability, evictions, food insecurity and job loss. As we enter the new year,...
Help Bring Housing Opportunities to All!

Help Bring Housing Opportunities to All!

Dec 14, 2021 | Articles

As 2021 draws to a close and we look back over the past year, we are energized to tackle the challenges that lie ahead! The COVID-19 pandemic placed many residents at-risk of losing their homes and many landlords at-risk of foreclosure due to lost rental revenue. Our...

How Upfront Fees Make Rental Housing Unaffordable

Dec 10, 2021 | Guest Posts

This is one in an ongoing series of guests posts authored by advocates and experts on important aspects of community development that intersect with affordable housing. This post was authored by Christie Marra, Director of Housing Advocacy, Virginia Poverty Law...