Happy Earth Day everyone! Keeping our world safe is a big task, and we're honored for the part we play via energy efficiency repairs, cutting down on the environmental impact of new construction, and more 😊 Thank you to all who help make that work possible!
Stop by Fridays After Five Today & Meet the AHIP Crew! Live music from Ramona & the Holy Smokes! Microphone graphic Graphic of a group embraced by hands and a heart Free admission, so come on down & kick off your weekend right!
Don't forget to stop by the Downtown Mall this evening from 5:30 onwards for the first Fridays After Five of the season, where we'll be on-site manning booths & connecting with the community! We'd love to see some friendly faces, and look forward to serving our neighbors for the occasion 😊
Returning to client highlights, this week we focus on a city client who received new windows, a sump pump, and many more upgrades! As a single mother, such comprehensive rehab work could have put her well into the red, but with AHIP, she and her family are safe at home 😊
A reception booth at House Party 2014, with an AHIP team member & a layout of sponsors for the event
The beverage table for House Party 2014, featuring a variety of refreshments and headed by some local housing advocates
A table containing refreshments, including baked brie and roasted pumpkin drinks
A shot of the farm's garden, with various trees and bushes along with an archway in the center
This #ThrowbackThursday we're looking back on previous House Parties, starting with 2014! This party took place at Morven Farm, featuring a silent auction, garden tours, and a bevy of delicious refreshments 😋
So many lovely faces were there for the occasion! Were you one of them?
Repair Showcase AHIP Icon Before Original decking, showing signs of exposure wear from years of use While not yet fully worn through, this deck’s flooring was well on its way to collapse from years of exposure to the elements After New decking, with fully-replaced flooring using new wood Now fully equipped with new planks, this deck will hold for years to come and keep this client safe from fall risks!
Before Close-up of a client's ceiling, showing sagging drywall from insufficient support Sagging drywall can be indicative of many different issues, like water damage; for this client, however, the culprit was insufficient strapping support After Picture of the ceiling with newly-applied plaster along the seams to provide better long-term support. Our team fixed up the ceiling and re-plastered the sagging sections, helping our client avoid a far more costly collapse down the line #SafeAtHome
This week, our crew was busy at work fixing up a city homeowner's decking and ceiling, each of which were showing signs of wear that could lead to full collapse down the road. Fortunately, with new planking and fresh plaster, this client can stay #SafeAtHome once more 😊
Loudspeaker graphic AHIP Logo Join AHIP at Fridays After Five on April 17th! Find us at the beverage stations, check-in, or our dedicated tent at the event! We'd love to see you there and enjoy the event together! Free admissions Live performance from Ramona & the Holy Smokes Kick off your spring with a great event! Downtown Mall pavilion
Spring is here, and with it returns a Charlottesville classic in Fridays After Five! We're excited to share that our team and some AHIP volunteers will be manning various booths at the event on April 17th, so we hope plenty of you stop by and say hi 😊
House Party: 50 Sponsor Highlight: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors! CAAR Logo CAAR are unwavering supporters of our mission, and great partners to the community we share and love! AHIP logo Want to join them? Check out the link!
Local advocates have already begun their support for House Party: 50, and we'd like to kick off our gratitude by recognizing CAAR, one of our most steadfast partners in this effort!
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A cake with balloon decorations and "Congratulations Dave" written across it
Various members of the AHIP team, including Dave, gathered around a table enjoying themselves after his final day at work.
Dave holding a gift from the team, with various pictures of him, AHIP team members, and volunteers working together on job sites. The frame is filled with messages from several team members wishing him the best in his next stage.
After over 7 years of stellar service on the AHIP crew, our team member Dave is retiring ❤️ His expertise in the field and care for our clients always made him a popular sight on our projects, and while we'll miss him, we're so grateful he chose to round out his career with us!
Help us celebrate 50 years of AHIP by sponsoring House Party: 50! Image of AHIP at work in a basement Tickets for our October House Party are now available, along with sponsorship packages for all levels of AHIP advocates in the community! Sponsor benefits include: House Party Ticket Bundles Name Recognition at HP:50 Social/website shoutouts Radio interviews And more! Interested? Email kathryn@ahipva.org or visit the link in the description to learn more!
A more comprehensive breakdown of AHIP's sponsorship opportunities, with 6 tiers. Alt text character limit is not sufficient to encapsulate, but more can be read at our event page below https://secure.qgiv.com/for/albemarlehousingimprovementprogramahip/event/ahip50thanniversaryhouseparty/
House Party: 50 tickets & sponsorships are now available! If you're looking to attend a celebration of this historic occasion, or even support it financially, learn more at secure.qgiv.com/for/albemarlehousingimpr...
Did You Know? AHIP Logo & picture of a front door Your exterior doors' weatherstripping should be replaced every 3-5 years? If you're not sure whether you need to replace your stripping, try some of the following: Candle icon Place incense next to your door. If the smoke shifts, you may have a draft! Bill icon Check your year-over-year billing. A big change from last year could be a sign! Door icon Close your door, then peek through the crack to see if light shines through
Spring is finally here! Are you using the weather to check on your home's health? One easy matter to check is whether your exterior doors' weatherstripping is in need of replacement. We have some tips on how to make sure you're not losing precious energy to the outdoors 😊
A before picture of an AHIP client's bathtub/shower, with a raised edge that comes up nearly to knee height, and a standalone chair sitting in the center of the tub for relief.
An after picture of the same bathtub following AHIP's work, this time featuring not only a lowered rim to allow for step-in functionality, but also a new seat & a wall-mounted grip bar for extra safety.
A before picture of an AHIP client's main staircase, with steep stairs that can prove difficult to navigate for elderly or mobility-impaired homeowners
An after picture of the same staircase, with a newly-installed chair lift for easier navigation between floors.
#DidYouKnow falls are the leading cause of at-home injuries? Some culprits, like stairways, are obvious culprits, but others like bathtub rims often don't register in our minds until it's too late. Fortunately with AHIP's help, this client has a walk-in shower and chair lift to stay safe now 😊
An AHIP client's original exterior staircase, with floor planks that were starting to rot at the edges
A new exterior stairway built by the AHIP crew, with fresh wood built to last
Make sure to check your exterior decks and stairs regularly for signs of rot! This client was able to catch theirs and inform our team, now they're set up with a new stairway and safe from break risks 😊
This #PhilanthropyFriday we'd like to thank Andrew & Bernie, whose yearly contributions have funded dozens of repairs within the community! Without the consistent backing of donors like them, our reach would be severely limited, so our heartfelt gratitude goes out to them and all our donors!
A before shot of the client's exterior siding/roof, with wood peeling off the home and completely stripped of paint over the years.
An after shot of the same wall and roof, with new siding and paint to protect against long-term damage.
A before shot of our client's kitchen ceiling, prepared for new installations
The new kitchen ceiling in our client's home, with new, strong planks to hold up in the long-term.
This county home had been put through the works, with peeling siding and a kitchen ceiling on the verge of breakdown. Now, the home's exterior has been freshly secured against the elements, along with a new ceiling to ensure this elder client stays safe and dry 😊
#PhilanthropyFriday AHIP Logo Supporter Spotlight Keith & Patricia Image of AHIP workers & volunteers Supporters of AHIP's mission since 2015, Keith & Patricia are firm believers in the importance of affordable housing through critical repair. Their backing is vital in ensuring continued service to our neighbors in need. Have you made your mark on our community? Donate today! QR code with "Scan here" below $100 can cover new electrical panels, a key preventative measure for house fires. Thank you Keith & Patricia for your aid in making this work possible!
This #PhilanthropyFriday we highlight returning donors Keith & Patricia, whose generous contributions have funded multiple repairs since they came to AHIP in 2015! Thank you for your giving spirit 💙
You can join Keith & Patricia in their efforts by donating to critical home repair today!
A before shot of our client's home, with siding that has been worn down over years of service
A rear shot of our client's home, with similarly worn siding as well as a deck comprised of old, fragile wood.
Another front shot of the client's home, this time with new, storm blue siding
Another rear shot of the client's home, this time with new, storm blue siding, and a newly repaired deck.
One of the first barriers against the elements for any home is its siding, and for this client that barrier was starting to wear thin. Thanks to our team's repair work on both the siding and rear deck, however, their home is now freshly insulated against the weather ❤️
New outlets, new wiring, and waterproofing for this client! Water damage had taken a toll in the basement, so our team is working on making sure that the homeowners don't face such troubles for a long time to come 😊
For a while, we've had a number of donors asking when we would be bringing back the classic AHIP House Party. While we had to keep things under wraps, we're thrilled to announce its return with AHIP House Party 50! Mark your calendars for October 2nd, and stay tuned for more details 😊
With 50 years of service comes a new identity to mark it, and as such we have conducted a full revamp of our organization's website! We hope this new format proves easier to navigate for both donors and clients alike 😊 www.ahipva.org
Men's Shelter Wesley Memorial UMC 1901 Thomson Road, Charlottesville Women's Shelter Meadows Presbyterian 2200 Angus Road, Charlottesville New locations for PACEM shelters, now through March 9th! Registration: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Women's Shelter Line: 44-465-1392 Chartered Transport at The Haven! CAT 7 bus line making stops Mon-Sat
To those without a home during this ongoing, harsh winter weather, PACEM's shelters have rotated locations! The men's shelter is now at Wesley Memorial on Thomson Road, and the women's shelter is at Meadows Presbyterian on Angus Road. Transport available on CAT 7 route Monday through Saturday!
AHIP Logo 1 week to go on our Three Notch’d IPA collab! Have you Raised the Roof yet? A portion of all sales will directly benefit our work in the community, so don’t forget to stop by! Location icon 520 2nd Street SE, Charlottesville VA 22902 Can graphic with AHIP logo If you pick up a can, be sure to tag us with #AHIPA
February's end draws near, and with it our limited-run IPA with Three Notch'd! If you haven't had a chance to stop by and pick up this new draft benefiting our work, don't miss out 😊 If you've already secured some, be sure to let us know what you think with the #AHIPA tag!
#DidYouKnow the average cost of one of our county rehab jobs is $50,000? Such a cost would be devastating to our clients, which is why we're proud to have completed 7 of these projects last fiscal year! If you'd like to help us continue that work, give today! www.ahipva.org/about/donate
The wall and ceiling have both been stripped to remove the old, ineffective materials, in preparation for new ones.
The wall and ceiling have both been repaired, with new materials provided to ensure long-term stability
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, an adage this homeowner knew well when they reached out to us. Noticing cracks in their ceiling, they worried about a potential collapse down the line; now, they can sleep soundly 😊
How does AHIP's leadership shape our mission? Find out on our Cville Right Now feature, where Executive Director Cory Demchak & Board Member Waki Wynn speak on their experience with the organization, and why they value the work 😊
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Our team is off for the holiday today, and will be back to full service first thing tomorrow morning. Wishing everyone a safe start to their week!
While we can speak for days on end of the value of this work, sometimes it’s best to let our clients speak to it themselves! Before, Ms. F’s home was no real defense against the cold, especially in the recent snowy weeks, but with AHIP’s help she made it through safe and warm and remains so😊
Between rotted insulation in the flooring, and kitchen cabinets having suffered years of wear and tear, this county household was facing incessant reminders of their home's precarious state. Now, winter weather won't sap the warmth from a key gathering place, and there's plenty more to come 😊
Friendly reminder that tonight is our launch party for the limited-time AHIPA draft at Three Notch'd! Stop by on 520 Second St SE in Cville and enjoy some craft beverage for a great cause 😊
If the recent weather has left you craving a drink… do so at Three Notch'd! 🍻 Join us for free next Thursday for the kickoff of AHIP’s 50th Anniversary + the launch of AHIPA, a custom IPA brewed to support affordable housing in our community. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1KmBz3eSDC/
New locations for PACEM Shelters, now through February 9th! AHIP logo Men's Shelter University Baptist 1223 W. Main St, Charlottesville Women's Shelter St. Mark Lutheran 100 Alderman Road, Charlottesville Registration: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Women's Shelter Line: 434-465-7521 Men's Shelter Line: 434-465-1392 Chartered Transport at the Haven! Cat 3 bus line making stops Mon-Sat
For those in need of some safety and warmth in this weather, PACEM Cold Weather Shelters are now located at University Baptist for men & St. Mark Lutheran for women! Be sure to reach out using the numbers in the attached graphic as required for further info, and stay strong in this weather!