Events
2025 EDUCATE & CELEBRATE
On September 30, 2025, we gathered for a day of learning and celebration at the National Landing Experience Center. The Leckey Forum featured a national fireside chat with Tina Stacy (Urban Institute) and Mike Spotts (Habitat DC-NOVA), followed by a regional panel with Joe Williams (Enterprise), Ken Silverman (HOC), and Tom Fleetwood (Fairfax DHCD), moderated by Margaret Barthel (WAMU). Together, they explored practical, scalable housing solutions making a difference locally and across the country.
We also celebrated 20 years of partnership and progress, by honoring the Regional Housing Leader Awardees: Cornerstones Opportunity Neighborhood Team, New Virginia Majority Loudoun & Western Fairfax, and Tenants and Workers United, and presented the Ellen Bozman Award to Bu-GATA for their leadership in tenant advocacy. We also recognized Congressman Gerry Connolly with a posthumous award honoring his extraordinary legacy of public service and lifelong commitment to housing affordability in Northern Virginia.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in marking this milestone year and we look forward to continuing the work through advocacy and education in the region.
2025 Event Photos
2024 Educate & Celebrate
On May 30, 2024, at the National Landing Experience Center in Arlington, VA, we hosted the 2024 Educate & Celebrate. This year, we combined the Leckey Forum with the Regional Housing Leaders Awards Reception & Ceremony, creating a truly special gathering.
